DMV Suspended License, Defense Lawyer

In the state of California the DMV will revoke or suspend your driver’s license if you have been arrested for driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol with a blood alcohol concentration level of 0.08% or higher. The DMV will also suspend or revoke your license if you refuse to be tested in the state of California. 

According to the California law, you have ten days to request a hearing from the DMV to protest your suspension when you have been charged with a DUI. If you find that you have had your license suspended you should engage an attorney immediately to best protect your rights and to ensure the most favorable outcome.  Your attorney must contact the DMV within 10 days of your arrest to request a formal hearing to possibly contest the suspension. If you fail to contact the California DMV within that 10 period you will lose your license for 4 months.

It is important to understand that a DMV suspension hearing is different from a criminal case. For example, if you are charged with DUI, the hearing is held at the DMV which is a separate agency.  The California DMV hearing is held by a driver safety office hearing officer employed by the DMV and is not an attorney. These DMV hearings can be very technical and confusing for someone who is not versed in all the procedures.  The DMV often discourages people from hearings telling them they most likely will not win.  With the proper legal counsel who is experienced in the representing clients in these proceedings, you stand a good chance the suspension can be prevented.

Scott R. Cadzow is an experienced DUI defense attorney with over 20 years experience representing clients throughout Orange and San Diego Counties. He has personally defended many people accused of DUI or who have had their licenses suspended by the DMV. If you or a family member has been charged with felony DUI with bodily injury or death, contact Scott R. Cadzow.

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