DMV Hearings in San Diego
A person charged with a DUI must notify and request a hearing with the DMV within 10 days of their arrest date. You may have to put your request in writing by fax or letter. Calling the DMV within 10 days will give you the opportunity to receive a hearing date. It may be better or also necessary to request the hearing date in writing and deliver the request to the DMV by fax or mail. Your lawyer can advise you about this process. You may contact the California DMV in San Diego County for more information.
Your lawyer may be able to get you a restricted license for school, work, or other hardship. If the DMV conducts a hearing and suspends your license it will be for 4 months for a first time DUI. Again, having a good lawyer handle your case is to your great benefit. You may be able to win the hearing and keep your license. Please remember, this is a separate part of the DUI process. It has nothing to do with the San Diego Court system and your obligation to attend your hearing on your assigned court case date.
Often times, the negative impact of the California DMV hearing can be as significant as the San Diego Court part of the process. At the DMV, you can loose your right to drive.
Often times, a good lawyer, can win the DMV hearing. Many times there are nuances which will allow the attorney to cause the case to be reviewed and ultimately result in his winning the DMV hearing for you. Perhaps, for instance, the police paperwork is not in complete order. This can result in you winning the DMV hearing.
