A Guide to Search Results for "License Suspension"
The search term "license suspension", or "driver's
license suspension", is frequently used by people who are looking for
information about a suspension of a driver's license, often as a result of an arrest
for
driving under the influence, or "DUI". The California
Department of Motor Vehicles ("DMV")
is the governmental agency responsible for enforcing the provisions of the so-called
"administrative per-se" ("APS") laws. These harsh laws provide
for the immediate suspension of the driver's license in drunk driving
(DUI)
cases -- including immediate seizure of the license by the arresting officer. The
confiscation and suspension must take place when either:
- 1. the person has taken a breath test at the police station with a result of .08% blood-alcohol
or higher; or
- 2. the individual has a blood sample withdrawn for later analysis; or
- 3. the arrestee refuses to submit to either a breath or blood test; or
- 4.
the driver is under 21 and has tested at .01% blood-alcohol or higher.
The length and terms of the suspension will vary depending upon the circumstances.
It is critical to understand, however, that the individual arrested has a right
to demand an administrative hearing -- but only if the demand is made within ten
days of the arrest.
Are you looking for general (nationwide) information about a "license suspension"
caused by a drunk driving arrest?
Are you looking for information about a California "license suspension"
caused by a drunk driving arrest?
-
DUI
California
General overview of the laws in California concerning license suspensions imposed
by the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)
for driving under the influence of alcohol.
-
California
DUI
Attorneys
Good discussion of laws and procedures for
DUI
suspensions in California.
- California
DMV
Explanation of the administrative "per se" suspension license suspension
laws, from the Department of Motor Vehicles.
-
Laws and Procedures
Excellent explanation of California's
DUI
license suspension laws and procedures, from lawyer Lawrence Taylor.
-
DMV
Driving Record
How to get a copy of your driving record from the California
DMV
(Department of Motor Vehicles).
- Vehicle Code
The California Vehicle Code statute governing license suspensions for drunk driving.
Are you looking for general criminal information about drunk driving in California?
- California
DUI
An excellent general overview of California's
DUI
laws, police procedures, license suspensions,
DUI
lawyers, car insurance, etc.
-
California
DUI
Discussion of the laws in California relating to driving under the influence.
-
DUI
Blog
Commentary on the defects, fallacies and Constitutional damage of the "war
on drunk driving".
- AAA
The Auto Club's summary of California's drunk driving laws.
- FAQs
The 20 questions most frequently asked by those arrested for
DUI, from California attorney Lawrence Taylor
Are you looking for information about police procedures and/or blood and breath
alcohol testing?
-
California
DUI
Good overview of police procedures and evidence in drunk driving investigations. -
Chemical Testing
All about breath and blood alcohol consumption, metabolism and testing. - Police
Investigations
Extensive discussion about police evidence, from the Law Offices of Lawrence Taylor,
including driving symptoms, personal appearance, field sobriety tests, breath testing
and blood analysis.
- Online BAC Calculator
The "Drink Wheel": an online calculator to estimate your blood-alcohol
level, from the manufacturers of the Intoximeter breath testing instrument.
Are you looking for a California attorney who specializes in drunk driving defense?