Step 1. Contact the DMV a.s.a.p.

You must contact the DMV within 10 days of your DUI arrest ... more

 

Step 3. Get & review Police Report

Obtain and review your Police Report from your DUI arrest ... more

 

Step 2. Educate yourself

Learn about DUI Defense so you can make the best decisions for yourself..more

 

Step 4. Decide on your options

Decide whether to accept a plea bargain or have a jury trial ... more

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DUI Arrest in California - What to do

These are the 4 essential steps you must take after your DUI arrest in California:

  1. Contact the DMV within 10 days of your DUI arrest
  2. Obtain and review a copy of your Police Report
  3. Educate yourself - learn about DUI Defense / Legal Representation
  4. Know your options in Court - Plea Bargain or Trial

There are two major hurdles you have to face as a consequence of your Drunk Driving or DUI arrest in California.  A DMV Hearing and a Court Case are two separate events in separate institutions.
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Request a DMV Hearing for DUI

California Drivers LicenseWhen you get arrested for a DUI / drunk driving in California, the officer will almost always take your driver's license away and give you a pink piece of paper which is your 30 day temporary license.
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DUI Education

A DUI Treatment Program (First Offender) consists of a three-month, 30-hour alcohol and drug education and counseling program.  It costs approximately $500 to $600.
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California DUI Law

By law in California:

DUI - Driving Under the Influence of alcohol or drugs is a criminal offense. It is more serious than most other traffic offenses. A conviction for a DUI or drunk driving offense will result in a criminal record.
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Am I facing jail for DUI?

jail time for DUI in CaliforniaOn a first time DUI, you do not face any jail time unless there is an aggravating circumstance.

If you do face jail,  fortunately, there are alternatives to doing jail time in California.
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DUI - How to win a DMV Hearing

win your DMV HearingIf you win your DMV hearing, the DMV will not take any action against your license. However, you must be aware that the court still has the power to restrict, suspend or revoke your license ...
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DUI Plea Bargain or Trial

At some point during your DUI case, you are going to have decide whether to take your case to trial or work out and accept a plea bargain with the prosecutor.
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DUI California Links

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California Vehicle Code
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DUI Education service providers in California

BAC Calculator

"Police Notebook" BAC Calculator :

  • Is an Online breath-alcohol concentration calculator from the University of Oklahoma Police Department.
  • It will estimate the concentration of Alcohol in your blood based on how much you have been drinking.

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