Trujillo Law Office, Napa’s Premier DUI Defense Law Firm

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When you have been charged with a DUI, it is a stressful and difficult time in your life. You want an experienced and knowledgeable attorney on your side. I have more than 20 years of legal experience and have defended more than a thousand DUI cases, including conducting more than a thousand hearings at the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).

Hiring an expert can make all the difference.

In every case, we conduct a thorough investigation and explore every possible avenue in order to provide the best defense possible for our clients.

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Napa DUI Defense Law Firm

When you are arrested for driving-under-the-influence in California, two cases are started: one with the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and one with the court. The arresting police officer should have confiscated your driver's license and given you a pink DS-367 form, which serves as a temporary license and a formal notice of license suspension until you have the DMV case resolved. It is crucial that you request an administrative hearing with the DMV within ten (10) days of your arrest or have a Napa DUI lawyer do this for you. If you do not request a hearing within this ten-day period, you may be suspended or required to install a breathing device on your vehicle.

The administrative hearing is conducted by a DMV employee who will review the police report and any evidence presented in order to make a determination as to whether your driver's license should be suspended or revoked. At this hearing, your Napa DUI lawyer can present rebuttal evidence, call witnesses, and utilize other legal strategies in order to help you retain your driving privileges. After this, the DMV hearing officer will review all of the evidence presented and send a formal written notice to your Napa DUI attorney. This generally takes anywhere from two weeks or more to occur.

DMV Penalties

First-time Napa DUI offenses could result in a four-month license suspension. If you were under the age of 21 at the time of your arrest, refused chemical testing, or this is a subsequent DUI offense within a 10-year period, the DMV typically will issue a one-year license suspension. In addition to the DMV suspension or revocation of your license, the DMV also has the right to require other conditions to be met before your license may be reinstated. These conditions can include your having to attend alcohol-education classes. An experienced Napa DUI attorney may be able to petition the DMV so that you can get a restricted license, which would allow you to drive to and from work, school, and other specified places.

Benefits of Requesting a Hearing and Hiring Attorney Eloy Trujillo

We have been able to obtain an extension to the 30-day temporary license issued at the time of your arrest. Sometimes, this extension can be for several months until a client's DMV hearing is held. Hiring a skilled Napa DUI attorney can provide you with the best possible outcome at the hearing. Attempting to handle things on your own almost always results in a loss of driving privileges. Contact us today for a Napa DUI case review and preserve your right to drive!

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Dealing with DUI charges can be a lot to handle. You want an attorney who will treat your case as a priority and fight for your rights during this crucial time when so much is at stake. At our firm when we take on a case, your cause becomes our cause. Every single client is treated as a priority. In addition, every case is personally handled by the same attorney from beginning to end. That same attorney attends your court proceedings and DMV hearing. We also take the time to make sure you understand your case and know what to expect during the legal process right from the start. Hiring the right attorney can make all the difference in your DUI case. Please do not hesitate to call our office today for a free consultation.

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