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. 1. the person has taken a breath test at the police station with a result of .08% blood-alcohol or higher; or
2. 2. the individual has a blood sample withdrawn for later analysis; or
3. 3. the arrestee refuses to submit to either a breath or blood test; or
4. 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?

• Administrative License Suspensions (Alcohol)
  Information about license suspensions resulting from drunk driving incidents.

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?

• California DUI
  Good discussion of the factors to consider in looking for a lawyer to represent you, including recommendations as to the best DUI attorneys in California.
• National College for DUI Defense
  List of California members of the National College for DUI Defense in Houston.