Saving Your Driver’s License

Los Angeles DUI Defense Lawyer and Temporary Driver’s License Lawyer Serving Southern California

A DUI arrest triggers an automatic license suspension that will be applied to you if you do not request a DMV hearing. You need to actively pursue saving your driver’s license.

At the Law Offices of Jonathan Franklin, we have the knowledge and experience you need when attempting to save your driver’s license from being suspended. Jonathan Franklin is a highly-respected Los Angeles DUI defense lawyer who has handled numerous DMV hearings and DUI cases. He is able to explain your options for saving your driver’s license and determine the best way in which to proceed with your case.

Contact us at 310.273.9600 for a free consultation. We strive to help you understand how saving your driver’s license may help you continue to work, effectively run your household and maintain some sense of normalcy in your life.

DMV Administrative Hearings
After your DUI arrest, you only have 10 days in which to request an administrative hearing. If you do not do so, there is no chance of saving your driver’s license as your license will be automatically suspended.

Temporary Driver’s License
It may be possible for you to obtain a temporary driver’s license instead of having your driving privileges completely denied. By having a temporary license, you can continue to go to work, drive your children to/from school and maintain as normal a life as possible while the criminal case proceeds through the courts.

Traffic Tickets
In addition to DUI cases, saving your driver’s license can be important in traffic ticket cases. We represent the rights of clients who are attempting to save their license from suspension when dealing with multiple speeding tickets or other traffic violations. You need to request a DMV hearing as soon as possible even in these types of cases.

You have rights that need to be protected. For a free initial consultation with the Law Offices of Jonathan Franklin, contact us at 310.273.9600. Our phones are answered 24 hours a day.

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DUI: What You Need to know and What You should do

Los Angeles DUI Defense Lawyer
Drunk Driving Defense Attorney Representing Clients in the Los Angeles Area

If you are arrested in California for DUI (called DWI in other states), a series of legal events begins that can result in a jail sentence, a fine, and the suspension of your driver’s license. If you have already been convicted for drunk driving, the penalties for DUI increase. It is essential that you are represented by experienced counsel who can successfully deal with the various issues growing out of the arrest. In California, a person charged with DUI will have their license confiscated by the arresting officer. You will be given a piece of paper that functions as a temporary license. Your temporary license should indicate that your license will be suspended within 30 days unless you schedule a DMV hearing to resolve the matter. You have only 10 days after your arrest to schedule a DMV hearing. You will also have an opportunity to enter a pre-trial motion to suppress evidence or dismiss the charges against you if an officer failed to follow proper procedure or stopped your car without reasonable suspicion.

The Law Offices of Jonathan Franklin has helped numerous clients face and overcome the challenges that a DUI arrest presents. Contact us at 310.273.9600 to schedule your free consultation. We may be able to help you.

After a DUI Arrest in Los Angeles

We represent clients in drunk-driving cases, including:
 
First-time DUI:  http://www.jonathanfranklinlaw.com/PracticeAreas/First-Time-DUI.html
 
Felony DUI:  http://www.jonathanfranklinlaw.com/PracticeAreas/Felony-DUI.html
 
DUI with injuries: Contact Jonathan Franklin at 310-273-9600
 
Driver’s license suspension and restoration: http://www.jonathanfranklinlaw.com/PracticeAreas/DUI-Drivers-License-Suspension.html
 
Hit-and-run: http://www.jonathanfranklinlaw.com/PracticeAreas/Hit-and-Run.html
 
Traffic violations: Contact Jonathan Franklin at 310-273-9600

If you are a student at UCLA, USC, or any other local college or university, an underage DUI arrest can affect your ability to get a driver’s license and create other complications for you. If marijuana is found in your car as well, a drug possession conviction could affect your eligibility for financial aid. We can review your situation and case and discuss how best to resolve your underage or drug possession charge.

Achieving a Positive Outcome in DUI Cases in Los Angeles

Just because your breath or blood-alcohol tested .08 or above does not mean that conviction on the charge is a certainty. There may be procedural, mechanical, or biological factors on which a successful defense can be based. For example, the police may have made an improper stop. The breath or blood test may not have been conducted correctly. Or, the breath testing machine may not have been in proper working order.

The Law Offices of Jonathan Franklin will thoroughly investigate all of these factors and conduct a vigorous defense. Possible outcomes in this situation might include dismissal of the charge, a reduction of the charge, or victory at trial.

An Experienced Plea Negotiator – Los Angeles DUI

In some DUI cases, however, a trial may not be the best solution. It may be better to negotiate a plea agreement that enables you to move forward in your life without the expense or risk of a trial. Criminal defense attorney Jonathan Franklin is a former prosecutor and an experienced negotiator. He has a record of success in negotiating and obtaining reduced charges and mitigated penalties for clients in the Los Angeles and the Southern California area. When it is appropriate, he will seek such an outcome for you and present you with all of your options.

To schedule your free initial consultation with the Law Offices of Jonathan Franklin, contact us at 310.273.9600. Our phones are answered 24 hours a day.