DMV Hearing

In California, it is illegal to operate or drive a car while under the influence of drugs or alcohol.  If you are found driving under the influence, you will be arrested and charged with the criminal offense of DUI. At this time, your driver’s license will be confiscated and you will be issued a temporary driving permit that is good for 30 days.

Within TEN days of your arrest, it is essential to schedule a hearing with the California Department of Motor Vehicles. This hearing gives you and your attorney the opportunity to challenge your driver’s license suspension, and try to get your driving privileges reinstated.  This also allows you to drive with a temporary license pending the outcome of your case. Failure to schedule a hearing within ten days waives your right to challenge your suspension. In addition, if you do not schedule a DMV hearing within 10 days, your driver’s license will be automatically suspended for up to four months.

At the hearing, your attorney has the opportunity to present evidence and testimony in your favor, and challenge any evidence brought against you.   We utilize quality experts when evaluating and preparing your case for the hearing. At the end of the hearing, a representative from the DMV will act as a judge and determine whether your driving privileges will be reinstated or remain suspended. It’s important to note that the DMV hearing is a separate, independent process from your criminal trial. Therefore, the hearing only has jurisdiction over your driving privileges, and has no influence whatsoever on the outcome of your trial.

Contact San Fernando Valley & Ventura & Santa Barbara DUI Attorneys

If you were arrested for DUI and consequently lost your driving privileges, an experienced DUI attorney like the ones at Gutierrez Curtis Gutierrez can help. At our firm, we have over 60 years of experienced in DUI law, and utilize our knowledge and experience to help our clients challenge their driver’s license suspensions. As former prosecutors and retired judges, we offer our clients a unique advantage in beating their DUI charges. When people retain the services of Gutierrez Curtis Gutierrez, they not only get a wealth of experience, but they also receive aggressive representation, personalized attention, sound advice from retired judges, and compassionate care.

If you are in need of a dedicated Venturaor San Fernando Valley or Santa Barbara DUI attorney, contact the law offices of Gutierrez Curtis Gutierrez for your free consultation at 888-RET-JUDGE, or 805-351-3797.