DMV Hearings
Recent Victories
Jury Trials:
W.D. San Fernando
DUI and .08+Not Guilty
D.G.Bellflower
DUI and .08+Not Guilty
S.M.Long Beach
DUI Refusal Not Guilty
L.D.Metropolitan
DUI Refusal Not Guilty
R.B.Compton
DUI and .08+ Not Guilty
Other Court Successes:
G.A.Pasadena
Alcohol and methamphetamine
No charges filed
J.G.Metropolitan
Accident and serious injuries
No charges filed
R.E.Downey
Illegal search
Dismissed on motion
D.G.Beverly Hills
Officer credibility issue uncovered
Dismissed on motion
S.R.Metropolitan
Officer credibility issue uncovered
Dismissed on motion
Disclaimer:
Each case is unique and no outcome can be guaranteed.
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DMV Hearings
Los Angeles County Superior Court proceedings are not the only method through which California punishes those who are arrested for allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol, or drugs, or both. There are also separate administrative proceedings through the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). The first step in this process is the confiscation or taking of your driver’s license at the time of your arrest. At that time, the officer also gives you a pink temporary license and a Notice of Suspension that informs you that a hearing must be requested within 10 days. Requesting a hearing gives you and your attorney the opportunity to contest the suspension or revocation of your license. This DMV hearing process is separate from your criminal court case, and affects the status of your driver’s license, your right to drive, as well as DMV fees and insurance rates.The hearing itself is conducted by a Driver Safety Hearing Officer, who serves both as prosecutor and judge, and may occur in person or over the phone. Mark Rosenfeld prefers to handle the hearings in person. However it is usually not necessary for his clients to attend the hearings if it would be disruptive to their schedule. At the hearing, your attorney is permitted to make legal objections to the Department’s evidence, as well as submit evidence and testimony to show why your license should not be suspended. After the hearing, the Officer will make a determination to uphold the suspension or set-aside and void the suspension altogether. Having an attorney present at your DMV hearing is imperative to give you the best possible chance of getting your license back as soon as possible.
Following the hearing, you and your attorney will be provided with a copy of the written decision made by the Driver Safety Hearing Officer. Should the decision not be in your favor, there are options. Your attorney can request that the DMV transfer the file to a supervisor and have a internal review of the Hearing Officer’s decision. This review must be requested within 15 days of the effective date of the decision. The review will be conducted by a different Hearing Officer in the DMV from the one at your hearing. You also have the right to appeal the decision in California Superior Court, which is a civil court separate from the DMV or the Criminal Court proceedings.
If you or a member of your family have had your license suspended, contact DUI Attorney Mark Rosenfeld for a free consultation. His years of experience will be at your disposal. Mark has been successfully defending clients and saving drivers licenses in DMV hearings at the regional Driver Safety branch offices in the City of Commerce, El Segundo, and Van Nuys as well as satellite offices throughout Los Angeles County for years. Call 800-9700-DUI or 800-970-0384 now to set up an appointment and ensure that your rights are preserved.
