DUI's and the DMV

When arrested for driving under the influence, the driver is confronted with serious punishment (including incarceration) in the criminal courts as well as loss of driving privileges.  To protect your drivers license, you must ask for a DMV hearing within 10 days of your citation or arrest.  Our firm has successfully defended hundreds of people accused of driving under the influence.  We can request your DMV hearing for you as part of our comprehensive handling of your DUI defense.

The DMV hearing is an administrative proceeding regarding the suspension or revocation of your driving privilege.  The following issues are addressed at a DMV hearing: Did the peace officer have reasonable cause to believe you were driving a motor vehicle in violation of vehicle code section 23140, 23152, or 23153?  Were you placed under lawful arrest?  Were you driving a motor vehicle when you had 0.08% or more by weight of alcohol in your blood?  Did you refuse or fail to complete a blood, breath, or (if applicable) a urine test?

DUI criminal charges are prosecuted in the local Superior Courts.  Convictions require minimum, mandatory jail sentences and years of probation supervision.  Any conviction stays on your record for ten years and can result in additional drivers license suspension/revocation.

To get the best possible result in your DUI case, you need an experienced, knowledgeable defense attorney.  Our law firm can help you.  We are skilled and updated  in DUI law.  We work with investigators, toxicologists, and other experts to properly analyze your situation and defend you aggressively.  We will either settle your case favorable or defend you at trial.  We know the best ways to protect you, your criminal record, and your drivers license.