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DUI FAQ

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DUI - Hearing with the Department of Motor Vehicles

Arrests for Driving Under the Influence

The Court proceedings are extremely important, but so is your involvement with the DMV. Remember you have only 10 days from the arrest date to call the local DMV office and schedule a hearing date.

Factors at the Hearing

Chemical Test Results BAC of 0.08% Or More

• Did the peace officer have reasonable cause to believe you were driving a motor vehicle in violation of Section 23152 or 23153 of the Vehicle Code.
• Were you lawfully arrested?
• Were you driving a motor vehicle when you had 0.08% or more, by weight, of alcohol in your blood?

• Did the peace officer have reasonable cause to believe you were driving a motor vehicle in violation of Section 23152 or 23153 of the Vehicle Code?
• Were you lawfully arrested?
• Were you told that your driving privilege would be suspended for one year, or revoked for two or three years if you refused to submit to, or failed to complete, a chemical test?
• Did you refuse to submit to, or fail to complete, a chemical test after being requested to do so by a peace officer?

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