East Bay Drunk Driving Defense Lawyer

Suspended Driver's License? Contact Attorney Remer

If you have been arrested for drunk driving, your driver's license may be in jeopardy.  In California's car-focused culture, having your license suspended or revoked can make life nearly unlivable. How will you get to work, school, or even to the grocery store without driving privileges?

The loss of a license following DUI charges is a major concern and should be taken seriously. While your driving privileges and drunk driving charges are interrelated matters, they are treated separately. Criminal charges are handled in criminal court, and issues affecting your driver's license are handled by the California Department of Motor Vehicles. It is important to consult an experienced criminal defense attorney who understands the administrative license proceedings which you will face following a DUI arrest.

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At the Law Offices of Frederick R. Remer in Hayward, California, we help people retain their ability to drive after a DUI/DWI or other serious traffic violation. With more than 35 years of legal experience, our defense attorney, Frederick R. Remer knows how to help people avoid a suspended driver's license. Please contact us today for a free consultation and case evaluation.

Act Now to Save Your License

After a DUI, your license will automatically be suspended beginning 30 days after the arrest. However, you or your lawyer can contest the license suspension by requesting an administrative hearing. Our attorney will represent you at the DMV hearing and argue that your license suspension be thrown out.

If you are facing criminal charges for drunk driving, it is extremely important for you or your attorney to request an administrative license suspension hearing from the Department of Motor Vehicle's Driver Safety Department within 10 calendar days of your arrest. If the hearing is not requested, your license will be automatically suspended and you will lose the right to challenge the license suspension.

DUI Penalties Impacting Your Driver's License

While requesting a DMV hearing will delay (or stay) the suspension of your driver's license, your license still may be suspended following the hearing.  If you lose your DMV hearing, you may face the following administrative penalties on your driver's license*:

• First offense DUI: 6 months license suspension
• Second offense DUI: 2 year license suspension
• Third offense DUI: 3 year license revocation
• Fourth offense DUI (or subsequent offense): 4 year license revocation

*These penalties apply to individuals facing drunk driving charges for driving with a BAC of .08 or higher. There are more severe license penalties for breath test refusal and extreme BAC levels.

As an experienced DUI defense lawyer, Frederick Remer can provide aggressive representation in your criminal matter for drunk driving as well as the administrative matter regarding your driver's license.

Some people may become eligible for a restricted license after the first year of the suspension.  However, an ignition interlock system will need to be installed on your vehicle.  A restricted license will allow you to drive to and from work or school. We can help you obtain a restricted license after a DUI. We can also defend you against charges of driving on a suspended license.

For experienced legal representation in DMV license problems that follow a drunk driving arrest, people throughout the East Bay area rely on the Law Offices of Frederick R. Remer.  Contact Us to discuss your drunk driving defense and administrative licensing case.

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