DUI - Driving Under the Influence of Drugs or Alcohol

Two hurdles after your Drunk Driving / DUI arrest

There are two major hurdles you have to face as a consequence of your Drunk Driving or DUI arrest in California :

1. DMV Hearing:
   You must request, then attend, a DMV Hearing. A Stay and a Hearing buy you more time to drive and a chance at avoiding a license suspension.
2. Court Case:
   You must go to court to face criminal charges for DUI or drunk driving.

These two are separate events, in separate institutions. The court and DMV have separate and independent powers to suspend your driver's license.

4 Essential steps after DUI arrest

To prepare for these two events or hurdles that you face after your Drunk Driving or DUI arrest in California, you must take the following 4 essential steps :

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

Step 1: Call the DMV immediately!

After a DUI California arrest

Call the DMV immediately after your Drunk Driving or DUI arrest to obtain a Stay and a Hearing - otherwise your license is subject to automatic suspension 30 days after your DUI arrest date.

You have only 10 days to call the California DMV after your DUI arrest date to obtain a STAY and a HEARING.

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