Question: Will a speeding ticket hurt my DUI case? Both are from San Fernando court in Los Angeles County. Also, a stop sign ticket but that is in Nevada.
The infractions you mentioned should not affect your DUI case at all. Although, keep in mind that it is possible to get a license suspension based on DMV points. For instance, a DUI conviction will mean 2 points on your license. If you get 4 points in a year in California, the DMV can suspend... Read More
Question: Does the Court DUI case (Van Nuys CA) over ride the DMV issue (also Van Nuys) or do I have to do something to save my California Drivers License.
Answer: You or your attorney still needs to request and have a DMV hearing within 10 days of your arrest. If you don’t, the DMV can take action against your license separate and apart from the criminal court case. That being said, it is possible to get a DMV set aside and get the DUI... Read More
Question: Can a DUI conviction from Van Nuys CA be taken off my record? What do I do and can a DUI attorney handle this without me?
Answer: In short, a DUI conviction can be dismissed from your record (ie. expunged) through the court that you were convicted in. In your case, Van Nuys CA. I can handle this for you. Although I would need to talk to you about your case in order to better handle the petition for dismissal, you... Read More
Question: I have a PC 484 Petty Theft from 2 years ago in San Fernando CA, and just got another Petty Theft last week in Van Nuys CA. Will this be a felony petty theft since both are in Los Angeles?
Answer: If the new charge is a PC 484 Petty Theft, it will be charged as a misdemeanor if you only have one prior Theft conviction. There may be another issue if you were still on probation from your first conviction. Call me at 818-336-1384. I regularly handle petty theft cases in both Van Nuys... Read More
Question: I have a second offense VC 12500 driving without a license in California. Will I go to jail?
Answer: I have had success not only resolving without jail time, but getting 2nd offense VC 12500 driving without a license misdemeanor charge reduced o an infraction. Call me at 818-336-1384 to discuss your case further. Phil Hache DUI & Criminal Defense Attorney www.philhachelaw.com Handling DUI and Criminal matters throughout Courts in Southern California including... Read More
Question: I received a DUI in Van Nuys and a 2nd DUI 2 months later in Burbank, what am I looking at? This occured in Los Angeles county on both
Answer: Did the first DUI get resolved yet? or is that case still pending? If the first case did get resolved, then you will also have a probation violation issue which could increase your potential penalty. If there is a second DUI conviction, by statute the penalty can include 96 hours – 1 year in... Read More
Question: I carpool from Encino to Los Angeles Airport. Driver is always drinking. If he gets DUI with me in car, what happens to me?
Answer: First, for your own safety reasons, I would advise that you do not drive with him. It also sounds like the driver may have a drinking problem that should be addressed before he gets himself in serious trouble, or worse, causes property damage and injury to himself or others. I have personally not seen... Read More