DUI Lawyer in Los Angeles

The 10-Day Rule

What is the "10-day rule"? When a driver is arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) in Los Angeles, he or she will have only 10 calendar days to contact the appropriate office at the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to schedule an administrative license suspension hearing. Failing to schedule this hearing will result in automatic driver's license suspension. The DMV has the authority to initiate administrative license suspension proceedings when a driver is arrested for suspected DUI and either fails or refuses a breath or blood test. If a driver does not contest the suspension by scheduling a DMV hearing, the DMV will move forward with the suspension and there will be nothing that the driver can do at that point.

The 10-day rule is just one of many reasons it is so important to act quickly and contact an attorney. With experience in scheduling and handling license suspension hearings, a Los Angeles DUI lawyer can offer you the legal representation you need at your hearing in order to have the best opportunity of keeping your license. And remember, if you do not schedule the hearing you will lose the right to challenge the suspension of your license.

Los Angeles DMV Hearing and DUI Attorney

DMV hearings and criminal court proceedings operate independently of one another in a Los Angeles DUI case. At Gold & Witham, we are highly skilled in handling both branches of these cases. If you contact our offices in time and retain our services, we may be able to not only schedule your hearing for you but can represent you at this hearing and use this as an opportunity to be better prepared for your criminal case. In every way possible, we will seek to protect your driver's license from suspension and keep you out of jail.

Contact a Los Angeles DMV Hearing Attorney at our firm today to learn more about the 10-day rule and how it may affect you.