Congratulations! You won your DUI case. That’s fantastic news – you’ll probably start sleeping better immediately. But you may be wondering what happens next. The DMV already suspended your license at the time of your arrest. How can you start driving again?
Complete acquittal
Well, depending on your exact situation, various outcomes are possible. According to the California DMV website, “when a driver has been acquitted of DUI charges in court, a suspension or revocation will be reversed if it is determined by the DMV that the court decision does, in fact, equal an acquittal.” You can take documentation to the DMV and apply to get your license back right away.
Reckless driving
If your DUI case didn’t precisely conclude with an acquittal, but your DUI charge was reduced to reckless driving in criminal court, this does not affect the administrative proceeding against you by the DMV. Your driving privilege suspension will not be reversed, reduced, or adjusted in any way if your DUI charge becomes a reckless driving charge.
Dismissal by District Attorney
Perhaps the DMV’s suspension of your driving privilege was sustained after the administrative hearing, but the district attorney decided not to file a DUI charge against you, so your criminal case was dismissed. You may be able to get your driving privileges back, but you might not. Current California law provides a driver with a renewed right to a hearing one year after a DUI arrest if a DUI charge is dismissed or not filed by the District Attorney because of lack of evidence or later, if the case is filed and then dismissed by the court because of insufficient evidence.
DUI questions
There are so many potential outcomes in DUI cases, so it’s important that if you’ve recently been arrested for DUI, you find an attorney who will take yours seriously. The best DUI defense attorney in all of Southern California is Attorney Dan Chambers of the Chambers Law Firm. He has expertly navigated the defense of simple and incredibly complex DUI cases, so he’ll know exactly what to do according to your precise situation.
All potential clients are welcome to schedule a free consultation with Attorney Chambers by calling 714-760-4088, emailing dchambers@clfca.com, or by using the chat box below.
