Facing a DUI in California: Key Steps and Tips

The Scenario:
Arrested for a DUI in California and handed a pink paper? Lost your driver's license? Unsure about your upcoming court date? Dive into the DMV process and court proceedings with us.

Understanding the Pink Temporary License:
Post-arrest, you're handed a pink slip—your temporary driver's license. It remains valid for 30 days. After this period, a suspension kicks in.

Avoiding License Suspension with APS Hearing:
To prevent this suspension, initiate an APS (Administrative Per Se) hearing. This hearing assesses:

The officer's justification for stopping you.
The probable cause for your arrest.
Whether your BAC was 0.08 or higher while driving.
A lapse in any can dismiss the case against your license. Moreover, the APS hearing provides a chance to obtain the police report, video evidence, and breath test calibration records.

The Dual Nature of a DUI: DMV vs. Court:

1. DMV's Role - Protecting Your Driving Rights:
As the APS hearing progresses, your driving rights are preserved beyond the initial 30 days with a temporary license, ensuring uninterrupted driving.

2. Court Proceedings - Safeguarding Your Record:
After a DUI arrest, you're scheduled for a court appearance. Besides the pink slip, you're informed about the court date. Note: Orange County residents might experience delays.

Your initial appearance, termed an 'arraignment', lets you plead 'guilty' or 'not guilty'. The subsequent 'pretrial' phase facilitates negotiations and discussions with the prosecutor, allowing case review, further evidence collection, and potential DUI case resolution.



Orange County DUI Resource Page: For DUI Checklist, DMV Phone Numbers, and Sample Request Letters and more. https://vulawoffice.com/tools-and-res...


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