Out of State Drivers
Out of state drivers who visit San Mateo may think that they are not susceptible to California laws, but they are. If an out of state driver operates a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or both, he/she can be arrested for a California DUI offense.
Additionally, if an out of state driver is stopped for suspected DUI and his/her blood alcohol concentration is 0.08% or higher, he/she can be charged with DUI in California. Even though a person may not be from the state of California, he/she must still obey California law. Once an out of state driver is arrested for DUI, he/she will go through a similar criminal process as on in state driver.
The out of state DUI offender will be asked to submit to a blood alcohol test and will also have his/her driver's license placed on suspension. Once the person's license is suspended, law enforcement will issue him/her a temporary 30 day driving permit.
San Mateo 's 10 Day Rule
Once an out of state driver has been charged with DUI in California, he/she must schedule an Administrative hearing with the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) within 10 days of his/her arrest. If the out of state driver fails to schedule an administrative hearing DMV, his/her California driving privileges may automatically placed on suspension.
Due to the Interstate Driver's License Compact, an out of state driver's home state may be notified of the driver's DUI offense. 45 states in the U.S. currently participate in the Interstate Driver's License Compact.
San Mateo DUI Defense Attorney
The Law Office of Robert Tayac has helped countless clients fight their San Mateo DUI charges. With years of trial and DUI litigation experience, Attorney Robert Tayac has the skill and legal expertise it takes to successfully contest his clients' DUI charges. Whether your are a first time offender or a multiple DUI offender, you can be assured that Mr. Tayac will put every effort into helping you avoid a criminal conviction.
Any person who drives under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol places his/her life and others in great danger. For this reason, California has adopted strict DUI laws and legal penalties. If a person is convicted of driving under the influence in San Mateo County, he/she faces life-altering legal punishments such as jail time, fines, probation, license suspension, and vehicle impoundment. When you are charged with DUI, you need the counsel of an experienced San Mateo attorney to increase your chances of winning in court.
Contact the Law Office of Robert Tayac for your free DUI case evaluation!