DUI & License Suspension in Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles DUI Lawyer
License suspension is an important topic to review when discussing Los Angeles DUI (driving under the influence) cases. When a driver is arrested for DUI and fails or refuses a breath or blood test administered by law enforcement to test his or her blood alcohol concentration, the California DMV (Department of Motor Vehicles) will initiate administrative license suspension proceedings. This begins when the arresting officer confiscates the driver’s license and provides him or her with a “notice of suspension”, a slip of paper that acts as a temporary license until the driver’s DMV hearing. The driver will have only 10 calendar days from the date he or she received this notice to contact the correct department of the DMV to request an administrative hearing to contest the suspension of his or her license. Failing to schedule this hearing will mean that the driver will lose the right to challenge the suspension. The DMV will therefore be free to suspend the driver’s license automatically, regardless of the outcome of his or her criminal DUI charges.
A competent Los Angeles DUI defense attorney will play a crucial role in protecting your driving privileges at your license suspension hearing and in protecting your freedom during the DUI court process. In addition to scheduling your hearing for you, your lawyer can also represent you at this hearing in order to help you keep your license. When you consider the dramatic impact that a suspended license may have on various areas of your life, it is easy to recognize the importance of protecting your license.
Will You Face a Suspended License for Drunk Driving?
If you were arrested for DUI and:
- Took a breath or blood test that showed a result of .08% or greater; or
- Refused to take a chemical test to calculate your blood alcohol concentration.
There are various ways a competent lawyer can challenge license suspension on your behalf. To learn more about your case and how we may be able to assist you, contact a Los Angeles License Suspension Defense Lawyer today.