Sonora DMV Hearing Lawyer
How to Prepare for a DMV Hearing in Tuolumne County
A person can have their driver’s license suspended or revoked by the Department of Motor Vehicles for a number of different reasons. Those reasons may include an arrest for a DUI/DWI offense having too many points on your license, certain medical conditions, or due to the DMV’s belief that the driver does not have the requisite skill to drive a car.
These suspensions can have a tremendous impact on a person’s life, including their ability to work, get to school, or even to shop for groceries.
The Law Office of Charles B. Smith can help you with both the administrative and criminal aspects of a driving under the influence arrest. It is imperative to contact our qualified Sonora DMV hearing attorney as soon as possible after your arrest to begin the process of preventing the revocation of your driving privileges.
Call us today for your free consultation at (209) 231-6506, or contact us online.
Time Is of the Essence
If you have a California driver’s license and have been arrested for DUI/DWI, you face much more than the criminal charges. There are also civil and administrative consequences imposed by the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) as well.
The DMV will automatically suspend your license if you don’t contact them within 10 days following a DUI/DWI arrest and request that a “stay” be placed on your license suspension. The process for preventing the suspension of your license is a civil matter, completely separate from your criminal charges.
We Partner with Doctors
There are times when the Department of Motor Vehicles will be contacted by a doctor or a family member and will suspended a driver’s license due to a medical condition such as diabetes, epilepsy, or a stroke. We work closely with your doctors to make sure that the appropriate medical documents are presented at the hearing and that your medical condition is presented to accurately to the DMV. We prepare our client for the hearing and assist them in their testimony and in being prepared to answer questions on cross-examination. Our lawyer has successfully assisted hundreds of people maintain their ability to drive and prevail at these hearings.
Why You Need an Attorney
A person’s license can be suspended for having excessive “points” on their driving record.A “point” can be imposed if a person is involved in a traffic collision, or has speeding or other moving violations. Some violations carry only one point, and others may carry two or more points. Four points within one year or six points within eighteen months can result in a six-month suspension of your license. You have the right to challenge the suspension and offer mitigating evidence to show why the DMV should not impose the suspension. Being prepared for this hearing and introducing the right evidence is the difference in winning or losing these hearings. When your ability to drive is at risk, having an experienced attorney who has prevailed at hundreds of these hearings will greatly decrease the likelihood of driver’s license suspension.
Before risking the loss of your license and possibly even your livelihood as a result, contact the Law Office of Charles B. Smith for a no-fee consultation about how we can help.
If you face a DMV hearing and driver’s license suspension, contact our Sonora DMV hearing attorney, who focus his extensive efforts and experience on helping people who are threatened with serious legal consequences. We accept credit cards, remain accessible to clients after hours, and offer free initial consultations on all criminal matters. We are also conveniently located in Sonora.
Don’t wait – call us at (209) 231-6506 today.
Putting People First
Helping Good People Out of Bad Situations
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"Charles is one of the BEST in the area."Charles is one of the best in the area. When I was in trouble and needed an attorney before court he came to the rescue. My family had sent another attorney to talk to me prior to court but the attorney cancelled on me and never gave a reason why. Luckily Charles was able to make a special appearance for me in court with very short notice. He was very sincere when I talked to him and he made me feel comfortable and gave me hope for the future, I highly recommend him!- Christy
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"best legal advice we have EVER received!"By far the best legal advice we have received EVER. Highly recommend Mr. Smith.
Last year we had an issue with our registered firearms. We didn't know if we needed to hire a lawyer or not. After one phone call with Mr. Smith he told my husband how to fill out the forms necessary for the safe return of our firearms. He also told my husband what to expect with the court process and fines we'd need to pay due to storage fees. He even advised us he did not need to be hired if we followed his steps - this proves this man is wonderful!
A couple of days ago we had another issue we needed to discuss with Mr. Smith. Once again he spoke with my husband and advised him we had nothing to worry about and talked us through the legal process. We thanked him for his help last year and for the wonderful free legal advice he gave us via phone.
Highly recommend this man, he's very knowledgeable.- Deb -
"The Best in the Business!"I am blessed to say that Charles is the best at what he does...HANDS DOWN!!!!!
He is truly a great person and very kind hearted. My wife and our 5 kids are blessed to have gained such a beautiful relationship with Charles, his wife Mary and kids.
I first met him in November of 2010. I was being charged with an assault with a deadly weapon(my hands were considered deadly) and gang enhancement charges. Upfront....I don't have a squeaky clean record and was facing this case with a strike on my adult record from a crime I committed when I was 17yrs. old in 1997 (which I served county time for). I made plenty of wrong choices growing up and Charles took the time to hear my side.
This case lasted over 3 years. From start of this case when I was initially bailed out, the DA took us back to court twice, YES TWICE to raise my bail and tried to remand me immediately. Nope, Charles wasn't having it. He filed motions and took the time to really understand the case in detail. And boy did he find loop holes. This might be a great time to say, "I AM INNOCENT!!!!!" BOTH attempts were declined. And that was just another sign confirmation that Charles was truly heaven sent.
Throughout the case, lasting 3yrs., we went to court several times from arraignment to increased bail hearings, pre-trial conferences (TWICE) in 12 months, and finally jury trial lasting months. He didn't back down from anything the DA pushed for me to take as a plea bargain. He found so many holes in the case, he carried my co-defendants and their lawyers on his shoulders as well. YES, even though my co-defendants had their own lawyers, CHARLES really fought for us all. I should also add that Charles postponed his much needed hip surgery to defend my innocence!!! He literally fought through his own physical pains to do so.
Through all the painful hardships, I'm blessed to say I WAS PROVEN INNOCENT!!!! (as well as my co-defendants)
I thank the Lord everyday for sending Charles into my life. His wife Mary is the best and she makes the best chocolate chip cookies. LOL. In all seriousness, she is the back bone for Charles and without her guidance as well, my wife and I can't thank her enough. Genuine!!!!! I recommend Charles to everyone I know.- Sione -
"Dedicated Professional!"Today was the end of a 3 year emotionally draining roller coaster ride centered on a mistake my son made. I can only praise God for creating the wonderfully caring human that is Charles Smith. His warm,caring and witty demeanor guided my son and I through the darkest period of our lives and finally into the light. He constantly assured us for almost 3 years that everything would be fine and he was true to his word. A very rare occurrence these days that only a dedicated professional like Charles could make a reality. Clarence Darrow would be very proud of you Charles. Thank you for being our true friend and should you ever need our help just ask and you shall receive it. God bless!!- Mike
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"Went above and beyond representing me."Charles is an extraordinary gentleman. He went above and beyond representing me and has transformed my life and the lives of those around me for the better. I highly recommend him.- R.H.
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"Thank you for proving my husband's innocence."I don't have much to say, but the fact of the matter is, if Charles wasn't in the courtroom for us, I wouldn't have my husband with me for another 10 or 20 years. Thank you for proving his innocence! I'm eternally grateful. Even 2 yrs after the 3 yr long court case is over. I still think of all you've done.
God Bless Charles & thank you!- Claudia -
"Charles is your guy!"No one ever WANTS to need an attorney, but if you do, Charles is your guy! As someone who values face-to-face interactions with those I work with, I had never met Charles in person. However, I did not feel like there was a disconnect in our phone calls. He was attentive, professional, and extremely knowledgeable. While I hope never to need an attorney again, Charles will remain in my emergency phone contacts!- Deanna
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"Mr. Smith takes care of business 100%!"Charles helped me and my former roommate to beat a 3 strikes case in 2009. Both of our cases were tried as 25 years to life and we both got out after a year served in the county. Mr. Smith takes care of business 100%. Thank you very much Sir and God Bless you great job well done- Orlando