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Reader’s Question:

How many years does a wet reckless remain on your driving record for in  California? Is it the same with DUI?

Amy

Arcadia, CA

Under the new California legislation law, any DUI violation under CA Vehicle Code will report for ten years. There are some other non-DUI violations such as wet reckless that will report to courts and police for ten years and may count against you for the purpose of determining increased penalties for repeat violators, but will continue to appear on a public driving record for only seven years.

So the new California law does effect your wet reckless violation in Arcadia CA but it appears a wet reckless is better for you than a DUI offense in the sense that it will only appear to your public driving record (the one employers and insurance carriers see) for seven years though the state of CA can continue to count it against you for ten years.

You may contact the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) for more information with regards to your driving record and how the wet reckless violation affects it.

Reader’s Question:

What do you think is the first thing that my sister should do after being arrested for DUI here in California? We are all laying out things we would have to do to help her out.

Quentin

Anaheim, CA

After having arrested for driving under the influence can be a life altering experience. A lot of people are not sure of what to expect when they find themselves faced with DUI charged. DUI offenders are most often unprepared that’s why they easily make mistakes that can cause them money, time and even their freedom. The fact that we have to face is that most people are actually not familiar with California DUI law and do not have the legal experience to avoid critical mistakes.

Since your sister has been arrested or charged with DUI in Anaheim, California, the first thing that she should do now is to contact an experienced DUI attorney. The DUI attorney would provide her with valuable information and advice to protect her long-term interests from the very beginning of the legal process. A DUI attorney can do many things for their clients that their clients cannot do for themselves.

Reader’s Question:

HI. I have DUI conviction and I just want to know what a DMV “APS Hearing” is in San Francisco California?

Richard

Thank you for asking Richard.

In addition to court proceedings that involve your DUI defense, a California DUI arrest will also triggers the Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) administrative action to suspend or revoked your privilege to operate a vehicle. The Administrative Per Se Hearing (APS) is your opportunity to challenge the DMV’s attempt to revoked or suspend your driver’s license. It is important that you contact your DUI lawyer within ten (10) days of your arrest to obtain a hearing for you with the DMV. Your California DUI lawyer will advise you of the issues to be addressed at the hearing and will assist you using all of his skill and experience as San Francisco DUI defense lawyer there to protect your privilege to operate a vehicle. Your lawyer may be able to present your case solely upon the written documentation in your case, but sometimes it may be necessary for witnesses to testify, including yourself, the arresting officer and our blood alcohol expert.

MariCAR