Drunk Driving, DMV Hearings

Many DMV Administrative Hearings hinge upon whether the police officer had probable cause to stop you for drunk driving in the first place and the experience of the officer who administered the alcohol tests. Another factor critical to successful defense in DMV Hearings are the procedural aspects of keeping the alcohol screening devices or chemical tests in line with established California codes. A California drunk driving attorney will have the knowledge of how to use the California codes for your defense.

Upon getting arrested for drunk driving (DUI, DWI) in California, the police officer is required by law to immediately forward a copy of the completed notice of suspension or revocation form and any driver license taken into their possession, with a sworn report to the DMV. You will be given a temporary license that is valid for 30 days from the time of your DUI arrest.

Please be advised that immediate action is necessary in order to prevent the suspension of your driving privilege. You must contact the DMV within ten days of your arrest and schedule an Administrative Per Se Hearing, otherwise your license will be suspended upon the expiration of the 30 day temporary license.

The DMV Administrative Hearing is a hearing where we will have the opportunity to show that a suspension or revocation of your driving privilege is not justified. At this hearing, you and your drunk driving attorney will present testimony and/or relevant evidence on your behalf. If the review shows there is no basis for the suspension or revocation, the action will be set aside and your driver’s license will be returned.

I have considerable experience as a California attorney working with drunk driving (DUI, DWI) hearings and have handled hundreds of California drunk driving cases. I offer a free initial consultation and will be happy to talk with you about your case. Please contact me at (619) 239-2186 if you have any questions. Let my experience work for you.