California DMV Violation Attorneys
DMV violations and administrative actions can have a serious impact on your ability to drive, work, and maintain your livelihood. Whether you are facing a license suspension, revocation, or a negligent operator hearing, understanding your rights and options is essential.
At Smilove & Rosenblum APC, we represent clients in DMV administrative proceedings throughout California. We help protect your driving privileges and navigate the complex administrative process.
Types of DMV Actions We Handle
Our firm assists clients with a range of DMV matters including Administrative Per Se (APS) hearings following DUI arrests, negligent operator hearings when your point total triggers a potential suspension, license suspension and revocation hearings, medical review and re-examination hearings, commercial driver’s license (CDL) issues, restricted license applications, and ignition interlock device requirements.
The Negligent Operator System
California uses a point system to track driving violations. Under Vehicle Code Section 12810, you may be declared a negligent operator if you accumulate 4 or more points in 12 months, 6 or more points in 24 months, or 8 or more points in 36 months. A negligent operator determination can result in license suspension or revocation. However, you have the right to a hearing before any action is taken, and there are strategies to avoid or minimize the consequences.
Administrative Per Se Hearings
If you are arrested for DUI, the DMV will automatically suspend your license unless you request a hearing within 10 days. At the APS hearing, the DMV must prove that the officer had reasonable cause to believe you were driving under the influence, you were lawfully arrested, and your BAC was 0.08% or higher. Our attorneys challenge the evidence at these hearings and fight to keep your license from being suspended.
Protecting Your Driving Privileges
For many Californians, losing a driver’s license means losing the ability to get to work, take children to school, or manage daily responsibilities. We explore every option to protect your driving privileges, including requesting restricted licenses, challenging the evidence against you, negotiating alternatives to suspension, and presenting mitigating circumstances at hearings.
Free Consultation
If you are facing a DMV action that threatens your driving privileges, contact Smilove & Rosenblum APC at (800) 300-3226 or request a consultation online. We can help you understand your options and fight to protect your license.