If you have, you should know that you must contact DMV within 10 days of your arrest to preserve your right to drive. The arresting officer normally issues the driver a temporary license that will expire automatically 30 days after the arrest. The temporary license will have instructions on how to request a DMV hearing.

A California DUI attorney can assist you with setting up a hearing with the DMV if you are unsure about what to do next. If you just want to learn more about the process involved in defending DUI charges, read about it on this website.

DID YOU RECEIVE A TRAFFIC TICKET IN CALIFORNIA?

Lawyers who specialize in the defense of traffic citations can be a good idea in some cases. In california, it doesn’t matter if the attorney calls himself/herself an “Oakland Traffic Ticket Lawyer” or a “Sacramento Traffic Ticket Lawyer,” either one would be able to assist you with your traffic citation in any court in California. Sure, there are some differences in how your case will be processed by the court from county to county but the law is the same in each county. So if you were cited for reckless driving in California or for running a red light, the law that applies in your case is the same whether you were in Alameda County traffic court or Sacramento County traffic court.

If you think that you may need help with your California traffic ticket because you may lose your job, your license, or you just are not guilty then you should speak to a traffic ticket attorney that offers a free consultation.

NEED TO EXPUNGE YOUR CALIFORNIA CRIMINAL RECORD?

If you are trying to get a job in this economy it will be tough to do with a criminal conviction. Many employers are doing background checks to screen out people with any type of criminal record. California law gives you a chance to clear your criminal record and get a second chance. If you want to know how to get an expungement, read my blog. If you want help expunging your conviction, call me.