If you know anything about DUI law, you may have run across the term, “Admin per se.” Do you know what it means? Most people don’t. Here’s a quick overview. As always, if you have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask Attorney Dan Chambers of the Chambers Law Firm. He’s always looking for opportunities to educate clients about DUI law so they can navigate their cases more confidently.
Admin Per Se definition
Admin Per Se is a Latin term that basically means by itself or inherently. In DUI cases, it’s usually mentioned when referring to the Department of Motor Vehicle’s admin per se suspension or cancellation of a driver’s license if he or she has been found to have a blood alcohol level above the legal limit (.08%). An Admin Per Se suspension may also occur if a driver refuses to submit to a test that measures his or her blood alcohol level.
What should I do if an Admin Per Se suspension happens to me?
If you are arrested for DUI in California, the arresting officer will confiscate your driver’s license and you’ll be issued a pink piece of paper as a temporary, 30-day license. After your arrest, you’ll essentially have to fight two battles at once – one at the DMV and one in criminal court. Within 10 days, you’ll need to request an administrative hearing with the DMV if you want to attempt to prevent suspension of your license. If you don’t request a hearing within 10 days, your license will be suspended automatically. Attorney Chambers can help you with every aspect of the DMV hearing process, including submitting a hearing request and representing you at the hearing.
How long will my license be suspended?
If you are convicted of a DUI, your license will automatically be suspended for a certain amount of time which varies depending on the circumstances of your case. If this is your first DUI conviction, your license will probably only be suspended for a year, but if there are aggravating circumstances or this is your 2nd, 3rd, or subsequent DUI, penalties will increase in severity.
You’re probably wondering, what can I do to prevent a conviction in my case?
Penalties for a DUI, even if it’s your first one, are intense. Prevent a conviction from being issued in your DUI case anywhere in Southern California by contacting Attorney Dan Chambers of the Chambers Law Firm. You can get a complimentary case evaluation with Attorney Chambers, where he’ll go over all the details of your case and recommend the best possible approach to achieve the ideal outcome.
Schedule your free case evaluation with Attorney Chambers now by calling 714-760-4088, emailing dchambers@clfca.com, or by using the chat box below.
