8. Will my license be suspended?
In a typical Sonoma County adult first DUI case with no allegation of refusal, injury or other aggravating circumstances, and no viable legal defenses or other mitigating factors, then there may be a four, six or ten month suspension as a result of DMV proceedings, court proceedings, or both. Click on TEN TIPS FOR GETTING YOUR LICENSE BACK on this site for a more detailed discussion of the separate court and dmv suspensions in a typical DUI arrest.
In a typical second DUI case with no successful defenses, the driver license is usually suspended for a minimum of 90 days to one year.
In some cases a local Santa Rosa DUI attorney can help eliminate any actual suspension at all if successful defenses are presented in your case. There are many ways to fight a DUI. Click on TEN TIPS FOR FIGHTING A DUI on this site for a more detailed discussion. Consult with a Sonoma County DUI lawyer about your specific case.