Santa Ana Suspended License Cases

License Suspension & DMV Hearings

When you are charged with DUI, your license is confiscated and a temporary license issued which is valid for 30 days. If you fail to take action, your license will be automatically suspended at the end of that period. The only way you have a chance to save your driving privileges is to request a hearing with the DMV and this request must be made within 10 days. Having a Santa Ana criminal defense lawyer represent you at the hearing gives you a much greater chance of successfully contesting the suspension of your license and retaining your right to drive.

There are many bases of attack your attorney can pursue against the suspension of your license. Some of the issues that can be taken up include whether it can be proven you were driving the vehicle and whether the police stop or your arrest were legal. The validity of any field sobriety tests or chemical tests administered may also be questioned, based on the way in which they were administered and judged. Your legal counsel may even subpoena witnesses to appear at the hearing if this will help your case. If you prevail at the hearing, your license will be returned to you.

Santa Ana Criminal Defense Attorney

Our firm understands the impact that losing a license can have on your life. Your ability to earn an income, help your children, fulfill your obligations, take care of important errands and enjoy an unrestricted social life are all at risk with the threat of license suspension. Our legal team will thoroughly prepare your case to give you the best chance at a positive outcome. Mr. Schaffer and our entire staff have the experience necessary to present a convincing case on your behalf.

If you are at risk of losing your license, contact a Santa Ana DUI defense lawyer immediately as you only have 10 days to take action.