Santa Clarita DMV Hearing Lawyer

Administrative Per Se Hearing

If you are facing a California DUI/Driving Under the Influence charge you have just 10 days from the date of arrest to request a hearing to contest the suspension of your driving rights. If you or your California DUI attorney do not contact the DMV and request an Administrative Per Se DMV hearing within ten days of your arrest, you will in most cases have waived your right to a DMV hearing and your license will automatically be suspended or revoked within 30 days of your arrest. This hearing occurs separately from the criminal case. An acquittal or even a plea to a reduced charge in your criminal case, will not necessarily avoid a driver’s license suspension or revocation without a successfully challenging the DUI allegations at the Administrative Per Se Hearing before the California Department of Motor Vehicles.

The Law Offices of Daniel E. Kann provides aggressive and comprehensive DUI defense throughout the Los Angeles area and will fight for your rights to drive through the DMV hearing while simultaneously working to build your criminal case for a successful outcome during negotiations or trial.

Non-DUI Related DMV Hearings

Negligent Operator Hearing

When a driver has accumulated too many points as a result of traffic violations, the California Department of Motor Vehicles will classify the driver as a Negligent Operator and a driver’s license suspension can result. In such a case a suspension may be avoided by way of a Negligent Operator Hearing. Depending on the violation, a traffic infraction will count as 1 or 2 points and a hearing will be called when a driver accumulates 4 points in a year, 6 points in 2 years or 8 points in three years.

The prospect of facing a Negligent Operator Hearing for future violations is a good reason to contest all traffic infractions as they occur. Once a hearing is called, Los Angeles DMV Defense Attorney Daniel E. Kann will fight to defend your right to drive.

Physical and Mental DMV Hearing

Mounting an aggressive defense is vital for motorists facing a DMV challenge of their physical or mental fitness to drive. The Law Offices of Daniel E. Kann understands driving rights are vital to protecting your quality-of-life, freedom, and livelihood.

The California Department of Motor Vehicles may call for a hearing if it believes you have a physical or mental condition which impairs your ability to safely operate a motor vehicle. Impairment to mobility, stamina and coordination, as well as sensory functions and mental abilities may trigger a DMV hearing.

In some cases, doctors are required to report certain medical conditions, such as Alzheimer’s. In other cases, a police officer may call for a hearing following a traffic stop. The state will notify you of a hearing and submit a Driver Medical Evaluation form for your completion.

Consulting an experienced Los Angeles DMV Defense lawyer is vital. The time to challenge such hearings is at the earliest stage, not once a finding of impairment has been issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles.

The Law Offices of Daniel E. Kann understands the stress a hearing notification places on Los Angeles residents, particularly older adults. Please call our office for a free and confidential consultation to discuss your rights.

Lack of Skills/Knowledge Hearing

California law permits the state to revoke a license or refuse to renew or issue a license to someone it determines lacks the skills to operate a motor vehicle in a safe manner. Los Angeles DMV Defense Attorney Daniel E. Kann represents clients facing suspension or revocation of their driver’s license in Lack of Skills/Knowledge Hearings.

An experienced attorney can fight to retain your driving rights and may be able to strike a compromise on your behalf, which can include an adjustment in driving equipment (automatic transmission, extra mirrors); or a change in driving habits or driving environment (hours of the day, avoiding certain weather conditions, alternative routes).

These hearings can result in driving restrictions, or suspension or revocation of your driving privileges. Hiring an experienced attorney to prepare for the hearing is a vital step in protecting your right to drive.

Fatality Hearing

A Fatality Hearing may be required by the California Department of Motor Vehicles when a motorist is involved in an accident leading to death, particularly in situations where the at-fault driver was under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

Los Angeles DMV Attorney Daniel E. Kann understands that the stress and pressure of dealing with a fatal car accident can be compounded by a Fatality Hearing, which can result in the revocation of a client’s right to drive, and threaten his or her livelihood and freedom. It is important for anyone facing a DMV Fatality Hearing to seek qualified legal advice right away.

If you are facing a California Department of Motor Vehicles hearing regarding your right to drive, contact The Law Offices of Daniel E. Kann for a free and confidential consultation to discuss your rights.