DMV Hearings

DUI Defense Lawyers: DMV Hearings

Two separate legal processes begin with every arrest for driving under the influence (DUI) of drugs or alcohol: the criminal court case and the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) case. The criminal case will determine whether or not you are guilty of the charge and, if so, what your sentence will be. The DMV hearing will determine whether or not you will retain your license to drive.

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At the Blumenthal Law Offices in Riverside, California, our criminal defense attorneys will represent you in both the criminal case and the administrative (DMV) hearing.

Don't Delay: Avoid Automatic License Suspension

To avoid an automatic four-month license suspension for a first-offense DUI, it is necessary to request a DMV hearing within 10 days of your DUI arrest. We will represent you at that hearing and advocate for you to receive a restricted license after a mandatory one-month license suspension. With a restricted license, you will be able to drive to and from work or school.

On a second offense DUI, and if you refuse to take a blood alcohol test, your license will be suspended for one year without an opportunity for a restricted license. Our attorneys have successfully contested these license suspensions.

Whatever DUI charges you face, we will advocate in your best interests at the DMV hearing. Our attorneys will ensure that questions regarding probable cause and the lawfulness of the arrest are adequately addressed.

For effective legal representation at DMV hearings and for DUI charges, contact the Blumenthal Law Offices. The initial consultation is free of charge.

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