If you have been charged with any kind of ‘Driving Under the Influence’ charge in Los Angeles, then you should already be aware of the automatic suspension of your driver’s license. An automatic suspension occurs whether the charges are the result of a first time DUI charge or something more serious.
What many people don’t know is that they do have the option of addressing the automatic suspension of their driver’s license in an Administrative Hearing. It is important to stress that an Administrative Hearing is only an option for a limited time (just ten days) after the initial suspension. The importance of acting swiftly to request a hearing cannot be overstated.
A driver who has had their license suspended may feel hopeless and wonder just what an administrative hearing can do for them. If you live in Los Angeles, then you must know that the value of a driver’s license is substantial. It can affect your livelihood and your ability to support your family and meet your financial obligations. Losing your driver’s license could result in the loss of your job, your home and your future.
The State of California has set up the Administrative Hearing to allow an appeal of the automatic suspension. That said, keeping a license after a DUI charge is difficult. Going into an administrative hearing unprepared is inadvisable. Keeping your license or obtaining a temporary license that can allow you to continue working depends on the case you present at your hearing.
There are other types of charges in the State of California that can result in the suspension of driving privileges. Drivers who have been suspended following a hit and run or any other moving violation also have the option of an Administrative Hearing.
Remember, if you do not act promptly, within a period of ten days, any chance of keeping your driver’s privileges while your case is being adjudicated will disappear. At the Administrative hearing, you must clearly communicate the importance of retaining your driving privileges for both you and your family. An attorney experienced in the Administrative Hearing process can make the difference between keeping and losing not just a license but their job and future.
