Answer: I don’t think that any city in California has the resources to specifically follow you to make sure you are not driving. But, if you are pulled over for some reason and the cops run your license, they will see that your license is suspended and go from there…. Not worth the risk. Take... Read More

Answer: A first offense PC 484 petty theft charge in Los Angeles, CA is a misdemeanor Phil Hache, Criminal Defense & DUI Attorney www.philhachelaw.com Handling DUI and Criminal matters throughout Courts in Southern California including Van Nuys, CA, San Fernando, CA, Burbank, CA, Glendale, CA, Pasadena, CA, Metropolitan Court, Bellflower, CA, Alhambra, CA, Malibu, CA,... Read More

Answer: I don’t think Burbank Court will accept service of a petition for expungement by mail even if all the proper parties received the documents. You can hire a private attorney to handle the expungement for you. Contact me if you would like to discuss this further. Phil Hache, Criminal Defense & DUI Attorney www.philhachelaw.com... Read More

Question: If you were not driving then it is unlikely you were charged with DUI (although possible), but instead a drunk in public charge. It’s hard to answer this question without reading the police report or any other evidence they may be trying to use against you in this case. Another issue that you did... Read More

Answer: There are 2 potential base DUI charges (assuming there was no accident with injury involved). VC 23152a is driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or a combination of both. Under this statute, they can convict you of a DUI even if your blood alcohol content was under a .08. VC 23152b requires... Read More

Answer: If the question is, “is speeding an issue,” the answer is…maybe. I need more details. How fast did the officer claim you were going? If he claims you were going 30+ mph over the speedlimit on a freeway, then there will likely be an enhancement charge to the DUI which is pretty serious. If... Read More