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ARRESTED FOR DUI? What Now?

What To Do if you've been arrested for DUI-DWI


Step 1.  Relax. Breathe.

If you’ve been arrested for DUI or drunk driving, you’re probably in shock—shaken,
frightened, humiliated.  But take heart.  Others have been in your situation—and much worse situations—and survived with their lives, careers, and families intact. Many expected to lose
their freedom and drivers licenses, but didn’t.  So take a deep breath. Relax. Be kind to yourself.  There is hope, even if you can’t see it now.

Step 2.  Find an experienced DUI attorney.

Ask friends and colleagues for DUI lawyer referrals.  Research DUI attorneys on the Web.  Call your top 2 or 3 choices and set up a (free) in-person consultation.  Ask them how familiar they are with the local court of your case, and if they know the prosecutors.  Ask them how often
they take their DUI cases to full jury trial?  Do they also handle DMV and drivers license issues?  Watch these videos: How Do I Go About Hiring A DUI Attorney? and What Defines a Good DUI Attorney?

Step. 3  Request a DMV Hearing.

At the time of arrest, the officer confiscated your driver’s license, and later gave you a (Pink) Temporary License/Order of Suspension. The Temporary License expires in 30 days—along with your ability to drive—unless you take immediate action within 10 days.  An experienced DUI lawyer will quickly contact the CA Department of Motor Vehicles to request a DMV hearing to defend your driving privileges.  In many cases your attorney can help you keep your right to drive.  Watch this video: What Happens To My License After a DUI Arrest?

Step 4.  Follow your Attorney’s Advice.

If you have followed the steps above and hired an experienced DUI lawyer who has handled similar DUI cases within your specific county court jurisdiction, you can now relax and let
them do their job.  They’ll tell you what they need from you.  Take notes during meetings and phone calls, and always confirm “next steps” with follow-up emails in order to maintain clear communications and expectations.  Develop a positive relationship with your attorney’s receptionist and assistants, and always be careful to respect everyone’s time and busy schedules.

If you have any questions or would like to discuss your case personally with Jon Artz, call his office at (310) 820-1315 to schedule a free case analysis.