Phil Hache - DUI Defense & Criminal Law

Answer: The DMV hearing is set up to determine whether your drivers license will be suspended or not. There is more info about DMV hearings on my website philhachelaw.com . Note that if there is a DUI conviction, there will also be a drivers license suspension regardless of the outcome of the DMV hearing. Good...

Question: What can I do about the warrant for not showing up to my DUI in Van Nuys, CA?

Philip

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Answer: You will need to Van Nuys court to have the warrant recalled and quashed (and hopefully without an additional penalty). I would recommend hiring a DUI lawyer attorney to handle this as well as your DUI to mitigate potential consequences of the FTA, as well as handling the underlying DUI charges. I am a...

Question: Is it normal to be fired for a DUI? I was convicted with DUI in San Fernando, CA.

Philip

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Answer: I have heard of this, particularly where the job duties entail driving. I have had situations where clients were driving, and they informed me that if they had a wet reckless conviction they would not get fired, but would get fired if they were convicted of a DUI. I have been able to get...

Question: Can you get a DUI in Van Nuys, California completely removed from your record?

Philip

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Answer: It is possible to get a DUI expunged, which is a fancy word for “dismissed.” Technically, the charge will still appear on your record, but instead of being a conviction on your record, it will state that it is dismissed. There are many advantages to this, including being able to answer “no” when asked...

Question: Was it illegal for my son to get a ticket for unopened alcohol in Burbank?

Philip

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Answer: If your son is under 21, it is illegal for him to have alcohol in his possession on any street or highway pursuant to B&P 25662. Since the alcohol was unopened and in the trunk of the car, there may be defenses that can be made. I would need to know a bit more...

Question: Does my son need a DUI lawyer in San Fernando for his first DUI?

Philip

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Answer: Yes. A DUI, even a 1st offense DUI is a criminal matter and can involve jail time, heavy fines, alcohol classes, loss of license, and other penalties. See philhachelaw.com for a more detailed explanation of the charge. An attorney may be able to get the charges dismissed or reduced to a lesser charge to...

Question: Do I have to start my case over if I get another DUI attorney? The case is already in pretrial in San Fernando Court.

Philip

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Answer: If you get a new DUI attorney in San Fernando for your case, the new DUI attorney can either proceed from the point you are already at, or they may request a continuance in order to prepare for the case. It really depends on the situation. For example, I have been hired to replace...