Los Angeles DMV Hearing Attorney
DUI Defense Lawyer in Los Angeles, California
After a Los Angeles DUI arrest, you cannot be deprived of your driver’s license without due process of the law. This is in the form of a DMV hearing, which is an administrative hearing that is held at the Drivers Safety Office of the California Department of Motor Vehicles. You have only 10 days to schedule your DMV hearing after the date of your arrest. The failure to schedule your hearing will result in the automatic suspension of your driver’s license, regardless of the outcome of your criminal case.
Los Angeles DUI defense lawyer Richard Sudar can provide legal counsel at your DMV hearing, as well as through the entire criminal court process. Because he has extensive experience in this area, attorney Richard Sudar is able to be effective in many of the Los Angeles DUI cases he takes on; even those involving failed or refused breath or blood tests or field sobriety tests. DMV hearings are entirely separate from criminal proceedings, but by becoming involved early on, preparing for a DMV hearing and representing a client during the hearing, an attorney can gain valuable insight into a case which can help him/her secure a positive result in criminal court as well.
DMV Hearing in Los Angeles? A Lawyer Can Help
Not only can a lawyer contact the Drivers Safety Office and schedule your hearing for you, but your lawyer may even be able to represent you at your DMV hearing without your presence being necessary (this will depend upon the particular case). At the very least, a skilled lawyer can accompany you to your hearing and act as your legal counsel and your voice during the entire hearing. With enough preparation and an effective plan of action, a lawyer can secure a win at your DMV hearing and help ensure that your driving privileges are reinstated.
During a Los Angeles County DMV hearing (also referred to as an administrative per se hearing or APS hearing) a hearing officer who works for the DMV will act as a judge and prosecutor to determine the following:
- Whether you were properly arrested
- Whether the officer had probable cause to arrest you for DUI
- Whether you were told of the consequences of refusing a breath or blood test
- Whether you refused a breath test or blood test
- If you took a breath or blood test, whether your blood alcohol concentration was above the legal limit
Los Angeles DUI Attorney Richard Sudar
To find out how you can get the representation you need at your DMV hearing, contact the Law Offices of Richard Sudar. We offer a free consultation to discuss your DUI charges and determine how we can help.
Arrested for DUI in Los Angeles County? Contact Los Angeles DMV hearing lawyer Richard Sudar today! |