Los Angeles DUI Defense Lawyer Ramiro J. Lluis, has been defending his client's for over 30 years from DUI (Driving under the influence) charges. If you are facing DUI charges in the Greater Los Angeles area, you should take them serious and consult a lawyer regarding your case. A DUI on you record can affect many aspects of your life, including employment, driving privileges, and other licensA DUI is not regarded as a traffic conviction but a criminal offense.es.

A DUI consist of two stages of defense. The first stage is the criminal charges filed by the state and the second is administrative hearing conducted by the DMV (Department of Motor Vehicles) t determine the status of your driving privileges as a result of the charge.

The criminal charges are conducted in the state court system and affect your criminal record.  The decision by the court can not only affect your record, but your freedom.  If your actions of drinking and driving are serious enough, you may be ordered to serve time.

Another possible consequence of a DUI in Los Angeles is the loss of your driving license. The DMV conducts their own hearing for DUI cases, in which your license is at stake. The DMV will conduct a hearing with the arresting officer and yourself or attorney if you hire one, and will make an administrative decision based on the evidence that will determine the state of your license. The outcome can be anywhere from retaining your license to restrictions, suspension, or loss.  The decision by the DMV hearing officer may be influenced by a court decision on the criminal charges but normally is independent of such.

The DUI process is more complicated than it seems.  You should research the process as much as possible and at least consult with a lawyer about your case.  Most lawyers give a free consultation, whether in person or over the telephone.  If you would like to talk to us about your case and schedule an appointment with one of our Los Angeles DUI lawyers, please don't hesitate to call us.