Is it OK to Represent Myself on a Burbank DUI?

I am often asked about whether it is reasonable to represent yourself in a Burbank DUI. In my opinion, it is never a good idea to do this for a number of reasons. You should seek prompt representation from a Burbank DUI Attorney.

In a Burbank DUI case, the arrested person usually has his or her Driver's License confiscated at the time of arrest, and they are provided a "Pink Sheet," which serves as a temporary Driver's License, as well as the only notice to the person that they must request a DMV Hearing, promptly, regarding their privilege to drive in the future. If a proper and timely DMV Hearing request is not made, the person will have their Driver's License suspended for a substantial period of time.

I have been told by numerous people that they made efforts to request DMV Hearings on their own, and were unsuccessful in doing so. Unfortunately, the DMV is generally unforgiving to people who miss the Hearing Request Deadline.

The court case is extremely significant, as well. It is important that you have an experienced Burbank DUI Attorney thoroughly review the case discovery, evaluate the evidence, consult with necessary experts, and provide a detailed explanation to the client about the available options. In some cases, a Burbank DUI Attorney can find issues related to the evidence which may result in dismissal of the DUI charges and/or reduction of the DUI charges. This type of outcome may also directly impact the DMV outcome in a positive or negative way, depending on the court resolution.

Because of the specific requirements imposed by the legislature in California, is is unwise to represent yourself in a Burbank DUI case. The potential consequences are far-reaching, the law is constantly changing, and you may miss an opportunity to globally resolve the case effectively, through the expertise of a Burbank DUI Lawyer.