Los Angeles DUI Defense Attorney
DMV Hearings
As soon as you are arrested for a DUI, your driver’s license will be immediately confiscated by law enforcement officials. At this time, you will be issued a temporary permit that is good for 30 days. The only way to get your driving privileges reinstated is to attend a hearing with the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). You have ten days from the date of your initial arrest to schedule this DMV hearing. Failure to do so will result in the automatic suspension of your driver’s license for up to four months.
At the hearing, a representative from the DMV will act as both the judge and the prosecutor in order to determine whether you are guilty of drunk driving. The DMV representative examines any data, information, or evidence gathered by law enforcement surrounding your arrest. At this time, you and your attorney will also have the opportunity to present witnesses and evidence in your defense. After the representative has evaluated all the facts, testimony, and evidence, he/she she will make a ruling to either sustain the suspension on your driving privileges, or have them reinstated.
If you have been arrested on DUI charges in Los Angeles, it is important to hire an experienced DUI defense attorney to represent you at the DMV hearing, as well as in criminal court. Many individuals make the mistake of representing themselves. This is NEVER advisable. Without the assistance of a skilled attorney, you are putting your driving privileges in jeopardy and decreasing your chances of success. An attorney well-versed in DUI defense, like Los Angeles criminal defense attorney Debra S. White, will be able to negotiate on your behalf, challenge hard evidence, and effectively question witnesses in your favor.
Contact Los Angeles DUI Defense Attorney
Attorney Debra S. White practices criminal defense exclusively, and is well versed in the Los Angeles criminal court system. Ms. White is devoted to fighting aggressively on behalf of her clients’ rights, and working diligently to get all charges reduced or dropped. Ms. White is always available to discuss any issues regarding a case, and all matters are kept in the strictest confidence.
In addition to servicing clients in Los Angeles, Attorney Debra S. White also provides legal representation for individuals located in other areas of Southern California including Ventura, Riverside, San Bernardino, and Orange County.
Contact the Law Offices of Debra S. White today for your free consultation at (866) 663-7778! |