DMV Suspensions, Revocations, and Traffic Citations

DMV SUSPENSIONS, REVOCATIONS AND TRAFFIC CITATIONS

The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) can get involved in your life in many different ways:

When you get a ticket.
When you are involved in any sort of criminal case.
After you have received a ticket.
When you are a senior citizen and one of your concerned family members or caregiver tells the DMV to take away your license.

While the DMV is separate from the County and State Courts, you still have the ability to defend yourself from any DMV action affecting your driver’s license. Our office has been highly successful in defending our clients against the suspensions and revocations imposed by the DMV. Let Dunn and Sanderson help you; you don’t have to go through the hassle of finding others to drive you around. We will help you get your driving privileges back.

I got a DUI and the DMV is going to suspend my license. What do I do?
When you are arrested for a DUI (driving under the influence of alcohol) your driving privilege is in jeopardy and you must act quickly in order to defend your driving privileges. You have 10 days from the day of your arrest to contact the DMV and request a DMV administrative hearing to retain your license. This DMV hearing will give you an opportunity to defend yourself against the license suspension by testifying, cross-examining the Officers and putting any available witnesses on the stand. Another advantage of requesting a hearing is that the stay on your suspension remains valid until the outcome of the hearing. This means that until you are notified of the DMV hearing Officer’s decision, you may continue to lawfully drive. This is often confusing to some people because when you get arrested for DUI you are given a pink temporary license which is good for 30 days from the day of issuance, however, this temporary license remains valid IF you have requested a DMV hearing, and will remain valid until the outcome of the hearing. Don’t let your license be suspended without a fight. Contact our office for a free consultation regarding your ability to keep your driving privileges.

I am a minor and my license was suspended pursuant to the zero tolerance law. What do I do?
Due to California’s zero tolerance law, often, minors (both those under 18 and those under 21) will have their license revoked when they are charged with crimes, even when those crimes have nothing to do with their ability to drive. While this law is mandatory, and the Judge has no choice but to impose the license suspension, there is a possibility to get a restricted license allowing the minor to drive to school, work, and any other required places which are approved by the Judge. In order to apply for such a restricted license you must make a Court appearance, make a request of the Judge, fill out the restricted license form, get the Judge’s signature and then forward the signed form to the DMV. Do not go to Court alone. Our office is experienced in obtaining restricted licenses and can make the process stress free for you. Contact us today to discuss the return of your driving privileges.

I got a notice from the DMV that my license is revoked or suspended. What do I do?
The DMV is often informed by family members, doctors, hospitals or caregiver that they are concerned about their loved one’s or patient’s ability to drive. When this occurs, the DMV will send a letter to the driver indicating that their license either is or will be suspended based on the information received by the DMV. When this occurs, the driver has the right to a DMV hearing which will give the driver an opportunity to present his or her side of the story to a DMV hearing officer. It is also often required that the driver turn in a driver medical questionnaire which is provided by the DMV and filled out by your doctor. It is important that you provide the DMV with the information required and do so in the light most favorable to you. Having an attorney with you at the DMV hearing and assisting your doctor in completing the required forms will greatly strengthen your chances of avoiding a suspension. Do not give up; our office has had great success in having full driving privileges returned to our clients. You have a right to fight this suspension; doing so aggressively is the only way to maintain your driving privileges. Contact our office for a free consultation and let us tell you how we can help.