DMV Hearing?? Can I keep my license for work?

[Halfbreed]

I was about to call the DMV to schedule a hearing (I got a DUI) when I realized I have absolutely no idea what I'm doing.. Do I need a lawyer?? And what should I do/say at the hearing? Would it be possible for me to have some sort of restricted license just so I can drive to work?

Any and all information on what's going to happen at this hearing, or what I should get/know before hand would be much appreciated.

-Underage
-Blew a .16 (Presumably.. but on my citation it says +.08, and I think the officer that cited me is gonna be lenient-- And in this case, is there anything the cop could do to help me?)
-Wasn't pulled over for reckless driving, flashed my lights at a cop signaling for him to go first, and he thought I was signaling for him to help me or something..
-I had a friend in the car who can vouch for my driving

All I'm asking for is any kind of fight.. or even loophole that I may have

 

[BigMistakeFl]

What state?

In what state were you arrested?

Finding a "loophole" for a DUI is rare today, doubly so for a minor receiving a DUI.

 

[CdwJava]

Please keep your posts on this topic in the SAME thread. Spreading them out makes it more difficult.

- Carl

 

[Halfbreed]

My bad, I I live in California..

If there's no loophole in the DUI case, what about just the DMV hearing??

 

[cyjeff]

My bad, I I live in California..

If there's no loophole in the DUI case, what about just the DMV hearing??

I usually recommend an attorney for a DUI case.... especially if you are a minor that wants to keep a license.

how old are you?

If you are under 18, there is simply no hope.

 

[Halfbreed]

I usually recommend an attorney for a DUI case.... especially if you are a minor that wants to keep a license.

how old are you?

If you are under 18, there is simply no hope.

I'm 19.. are you saying I need an attorney for my DMV hearing?? I need to request a hearing in.. 6 days.. Need to know everything ASAP. Do I need an attorney, what to say, any documents I may need...

 

[CourtClerk]

If you are under 18, there is simply no hope.

Correction: Under 21. He's a minor in possession. Zero tolerance.

 

[CdwJava]

I'm 19.. are you saying I need an attorney for my DMV hearing?? I need to request a hearing in.. 6 days.. Need to know everything ASAP. Do I need an attorney, what to say, any documents I may need...

You do not NEED an attorney, but it might help.

Being under 21, there really isn't much of a chance here. But, if you schedule a hearing, that might buy you more time because the hearing may be another month down the road.

- Carl