Information You Need When Facing a DUI Charge in California(916) 629-4529
The DMV and You
Next to your legal hurdles, retaining your driving privileges with the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is the biggest challenge you face after being charged with a DUI.
When you were released from jail after your drunk driving arrest, you were given a 30-day temporary license to drive. This temporary license grants you driving privileges for a limited time; during which you can dispute the DMV’s case against you at an administrative hearing.
You only have 10 days from the date of your arrest in which to schedule this hearing, otherwise, the DMV will schedule an automatic suspension of your driver’s license 30 days after your arrest. This suspension can last anywhere from 4 months up to a year if you lose at your hearing or fail to schedule one. The California DMV suspends over 150,000 licenses each year.
There are many variables that factor into a DUI defense. An experienced DUI attorney knows the law and how to expose weaknesses in the DMV’s case.
For more information on administrative hearings, refer to our "Legal Process" page. Click here for more information on DMV regulations.
To learn about post-conviction DMV requirements, please refer to our “Automobile Insurance” page or call one of our SR22 sponsors.
When you were released from jail after your drunk driving arrest, you were given a 30-day temporary license to drive. This temporary license grants you driving privileges for a limited time; during which you can dispute the DMV’s case against you at an administrative hearing.
You only have 10 days from the date of your arrest in which to schedule this hearing, otherwise, the DMV will schedule an automatic suspension of your driver’s license 30 days after your arrest. This suspension can last anywhere from 4 months up to a year if you lose at your hearing or fail to schedule one. The California DMV suspends over 150,000 licenses each year.
There are many variables that factor into a DUI defense. An experienced DUI attorney knows the law and how to expose weaknesses in the DMV’s case.
For more information on administrative hearings, refer to our "Legal Process" page. Click here for more information on DMV regulations.
To learn about post-conviction DMV requirements, please refer to our “Automobile Insurance” page or call one of our SR22 sponsors.
CALIFORNIA DUI GUIDE
The Legal Process - What does a DUI attorney do?
Bailing Out - How to select a Bail Bond Agent
The DMV and You - How to protect your right to drive.
Your Auto Insurance - Should I call my Insurer?
Your Employer - Should I notify my employer of a DUI?
DUI and Immigration - I'm not a citizen!
Your Future - How can this affect my life?
Your Health - Do I have a bigger problem?
Resource and Reference - Numbers to know.
The Legal Process - What does a DUI attorney do?
Bailing Out - How to select a Bail Bond Agent
The DMV and You - How to protect your right to drive.
Your Auto Insurance - Should I call my Insurer?
Your Employer - Should I notify my employer of a DUI?
DUI and Immigration - I'm not a citizen!
Your Future - How can this affect my life?
Your Health - Do I have a bigger problem?
Resource and Reference - Numbers to know.
