DMV Hearings in Santa Ana

Have you been charged with DUI?

After you were arrested for DUI, you were most likely issued a Notice of Suspension by the arresting office. You are allowed to drive for 30 days following your arrest, after your license is suspended. Information regarding your charges was also forwarded to the California Department of Motor Vehicles. If your driver's license was confiscated, it was sent to the DMV as well. You only have 10 days after your arrest to request a DMV hearing regarding the status of your license. If you fail to schedule the hearing, the suspension will take effect after the 30 day period. At the administrative review, the DMV hearing officer will read the police report, look at your DUI test results and any other related information. You can call witnesses to testify on your behalf, and are allowed legal representation to protect your rights.

The outcome of your criminal case will have no bearing on the results of your DMV administrative review, even if you are found not guilty of criminal charges. The loss of your driving privileges can create many hardships, especially if you use your vehicle for work. Contact a Santa Ana criminal defense attorney for more information on DMV administrative reviews, and qualified representation at your hearing.

Santa Ana Criminal Defense Lawyer

The Law Offices of Thomas Tears has over 30 years of criminal defense experience and can give you valuable advice regarding your criminal charges and DMV hearing. We have helped many clients charged with DUI, and will confidently guide you through the DUI process.

The penalties in a DUI case will depend on many factors, such as:

• Your past DUI criminal history
• Your blood alcohol concentration (BAC)
• If there was a minor in your car at the time of your arrest
• The DUI also involved an accident with injuries.

Our firm will thoroughly review your case and give you legal counsel regarding your options.

Contact a Santa Ana criminal defense attorney at our law firm for representation at your DMV hearing and assistance with your criminal case.