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Your license case can move fast. The firm looks for testing, paperwork, officer, and hearing issues before the DMV window closes.
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Criminal cases arrive without warning. Payment options help clients get a serious defense plan started quickly.
Los Angeles DUI timeline
How DUIs work in Los Angeles, California.
After a DUI arrest in Los Angeles, you are not dealing with just one case. You are facing a time-sensitive DMV license issue and a separate criminal court case, both moving forward at the same time.
1
Night of arrest
Stop, arrest, and chemical test
DUI cases usually begin with a traffic stop, officer observations, field sobriety tests, and either a breath or blood test. This is where many defense issues start.2
First 10 days
DMV hearing deadline
California gives a short window to request a DMV hearing and fight an automatic license suspension. Missing it can restrict your options before court even begins.3
Arraignment
Criminal court opens
The court case is separate from the DMV case. A defense attorney can appear, review charges, request discovery, and begin attacking weak evidence.4
Evidence review
Reports, video, labs, and calibration
The team reviews police reports, body camera footage, breath machine maintenance, blood handling, medical issues, and whether the stop was lawful.5
Resolution path
Negotiation, motions, or trial
Strong defense work can create leverage for reduced charges, lower penalties, suppression motions, dismissal arguments, or trial when the facts justify it.
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Why H Law Group
H Law Group is made up of people who care about others. Over the last ten years, we have built an all-star team of attorneys with extensive experience defending and prosecuting DUI cases. We deliver DUI defense using experience, resources, and court relationships.
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Potential Penalties For a DUI
These are common penalties in Los Angeles DUI cases. Actual penalties vary depending on the specific charges you face.
1st Time DUI
A first offense DUI in California is usually a misdemeanor and may include:
- Penalties & fees: $390.00+
- License suspension: 6-16 months
- Jail: Up to 6 months
- Alcohol treatment: 3 months
2nd Time DUI
A second DUI can carry higher court and DMV consequences, including:
- Penalties & fees: $2,000+
- License suspension: Two years
- Jail: Minimum 96 hours
- Alcohol treatment: 18-30 months
DUI w/ Refusal
Refusing a chemical test can create added DMV and court exposure:
- Penalties & fees: $1,500-$2,000
- License suspension: 1 year+
- Jail: 48 hours+
- Alcohol treatment: 6 months+
3rd Time DUI
A third DUI can trigger harsher jail, license, and program requirements:
- Penalties & fees: $2,500-$3,000
- License suspension: 3-year revocation
- Jail: 120 days to one year
- Alcohol treatment: 30 months+
Felony DUI
Felony DUI consequences vary greatly and may include:
- Penalties & fees: $1,015-$5,000 plus restitution
- License suspension: Up to 5 years
- Jail: 16 months to 16 years
- Alcohol treatment: 18 or 30 months
Drug DUI
Drug DUI penalties can mirror alcohol DUI penalties, depending on facts:
- Penalties & fees: $390.00+
- License suspension: 6 months
- Jail: Up to 6 months
- Substance treatment: 3 months
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Six Benefits of H Law Group
Familiar with local courts
Local court and prosecutor experience helps the team anticipate how DUI cases tend to move.
1000+ 5 star reviews
Clients consistently mention clear communication, fast action, and relief after confusing DUI arrests.
Available 24/7
DUI problems do not always happen during business hours. Our intake team is available when arrests, court dates, and DMV deadlines create urgent questions after hours.
Multilingual staff
Attorneys, paralegals, and staff support clients across languages so the details do not get lost.
Experienced attorneys
The firm has handled thousands of criminal defense matters and knows how to pressure weak evidence.
Aggressive defense
The strategy is built around finding reasonable doubt, procedural errors, and negotiation leverage.
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DMV deadline warning
You may have 10 days to protect your license.
California DMV deadlines can move faster than the court case. Enter the arrest date to estimate time before an automatic suspension risk.
Frequently Asked Questions
What evidence is there against me?
The stop, officer observations, field tests, breath or blood results, lab chain of custody, video, and police reports can all matter.
Getting your license reinstated
The DMV hearing and court case are separate. A lawyer can review your deadline, suspension notice, and reinstatement path.
Can DUI penalties be reduced?
Depending on the evidence, prior record, and prosecutor position, charges or penalties may be reduced through negotiation, motions, or trial strategy.
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Free DUI consultations for Los Angeles drivers. Our intake team is available 24/7.