DMV Information
A Breathalyzer Test CAN Be Defeated
San Diego DMV Hearing Goal
Losing your driving privileges is a serious matter and will undoubtedly have a negative impact on your life. We take this very seriously and take every action to avoid having your license suspended. Of course our primary goal is to achieve a complete dismissal of your DUI. However, if this cannot be achieved, our main focus will be to drastically reduce the DUI charges against you to limit the consequences of your drunk driving arrest. The California DMV recently released statistics stating that the success rate for licensees facing suspension for a San Diego DUI charge rose from 34% (without an attorney) to 70% (with an attorney).
What is an SR-22 and does it work?
An SR-22 is simply a form issued by an insurance company that extracts a suspension on your drivers license by the DMV. The SR-22 filing proves to the DMV that an insurance company has agreed to issue you the minimum liability coverage, and that the insurance company will contact the Department of Motor Vehicles if the insurance lapses for any reason.
In order to reactivate you drivers license you must secure minimum liability coverage on your vehicle. In the event that you do not own a motor vehicle, you must purchase a “non-owners” liability coverage. The cost of the filing is based on the severity of your driving record, your location of residence, and your length of driving experience. If you are not aware of what may be on your driving record, you can purchase a copy from the DMV. Normally an SR-22 filing period lasts for three years. Although, sometimes the DMV enforces stricter laws, and the terms can be extended.
We often get asked how long a San Diego DUI will stay on someones record. Under normal circumstances, the violation stays on your record for ten years. It is rated for points by automotive insurance companies for about three years. However, most preferred insurance providers do not accept drivers with DUI violations so it may take some time before you can get approved by preferred insurance providers.
