Los Angeles DUI Attorneys & Lawyers

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?

Refusal To Submit To Or Failure To Complete A Chemical Test

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?

PENALTIES

Chemical Test Results Show BAC 0.08% Or More - Sections 13353.2 And 13353.3 of the Vehicle Code

First Offense of driving with a BAC of 0.08% or more will result in a 4-month suspension.

Second or Subsequent Offense, within 7 years of a separate violation of driving under the influence, including such a charge reduced to reckless driving, or vehicular manslaughter, or violation of Section 23140 VC, which resulted in a conviction, or separate administrative determination that you were driving with a BAG of 0.01% or more while under age 21, or 0.08% or more at any age, or you refused a test, will result in a 1-year suspension.

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