California Licensing Legal Guides (11 found)

Narrow your search

Sort by  
Nors Elwood Davidson
Written by Nors Elwood Davidson
Contributor Level 3

This "how to" guide applies to first offense DUI cases only. Basically, when you're arrested for a DUI you have exposure to two separate license suspensions: 1) Administrative Per Se (4 month pursuant to administrative hearing); and 2) a Mandatory Suspension pursuant to a DUI conviction (6 month).
Lawrence Eric Taylor
Written by Lawrence Eric Taylor
Contributor Level 4

An overview of the laws and procedures for the suspension of driver's licenses in California for a drunk driving arrest.
Lawrence Eric Taylor
Written by Lawrence Eric Taylor
Contributor Level 4

Everything you need to know about the California DMV suspension hearing if your California driver's license was confiscated and suspended after a drunk driving arrest.
Ardalon Fakhimi
Written by Ardalon Fakhimi
Contributor Level 3

After getting a first DUI in California, your privilege to drive a motor vehicle may be suspended for 6 months if you do not win you administrative hearing with the Department of Motor. You may, however, obtain a restricted driver's license will allow you to go to and from work or school.
John M. Kaman
Written by John M. Kaman
Contributor Level 10

That's the old Helmondollar soft shoe but it is conditioned on your BAC not being too high and the prosecutor being agreeable. If that won't work maybe you can get a wet or dry reckless.
Virginia Louise Landry
Written by Virginia Louise Landry
Contributor Level 3

There are only 10 calendar days from the date of arrest to make a request for a Department of Motor Vehicles Hearing. We will handle the request for you if you retain our office and can subpoena the arresting officer, records and witnesses. We will fight for you against the government.
Michael Donald Ross
Written by Michael Donald Ross
Contributor Level 4

The following is an overview of the various grounds for DMV suspension of a drivers license and the remedies available.
Brian Neal Gurwitz
Written by Brian Neal Gurwitz
Contributor Level 5

Governor Schwarzenegger signed a bill yesterday (10/12/09) that shortens the period of time that must pass before a person convicted of a DUI offense may apply to have his or her driver's license suspension modified to restricted status.
John Joseph VanDervoort
Written by John Joseph VanDervoort
Contributor Level 3

If you are arrested for driving with .08 BAC or are are arrested and refuse to take or complete a chemical test or certain other levels of BAC depending on your age,class of license and or type of vehicle being driven , number of priors or probationary status you can lose you license AUTOMATICALLY
Matthew Blake Wallin
Written by Matthew Blake Wallin
Contributor Level 5

A DUI CAN RESULT IN TWO DIFFERENT TYPES OF DRIVERS LICENSE SUSPENSIONS. #1) THE COURT SUSPENSION ; AND #2) DMV ADMINISTRATIVE SUSPENSION
Rock Olney Kendall
Written by Rock Olney Kendall
Contributor Level 3

Knowing what to focus on during your study for the written test, along with a feeling for certain "buzz" words to pay special attention to, can make the California DMV law test easier to pass.

Ask a Question

Get free answers from real lawyers.