Redwood Shores, CA DUI Law Firms & Lawyers

Yes, they can. When your license was taken by the police, you should have been given a pink piece of paper which is a temporary license valid for 30 days from the date your license was taken. After the 30 day period expires, your license is suspended by DMV. If you wish to contest the suspension, you have 10 days from the date you received the temporary license to request a hearing before the DMV. I strongly suggest that you contact an experienced criminal defense attorney for a face-to-face consultation and give him/her all of the facts surrounding your situation. He/she would then be in a better position to analyze your case and advise you of your options.

If this is your first offense DUI, yes there is a possibility of up to 93 days in jail. While still rare for first offenders, jail has become more common in recent years although probation is a more common sentence. However, additional penalties go along with it such as points on your driving record, a suspended license, possible ignition interlock and/or vehicle immobilization just to name a few. It can also have a severe impact on your career. That is why you need to have an experienced DUI attorney review the case and decide what your best options are.