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  1. #1
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    Default DUI accident

    my husband was in an accident in a vehicle accident that involved only himself with no property damage...he was taken by ambulance to the hospital. He has no memory of the event 6 hrs prior and 5 hrs after. the hospital said he had a .20...His license (we believe) was taken and kept by the CHP...We recieved a notice to appear in the mail that has "complaint to be filed" written in the time to appear line...

    This is a 1st offense... is he able to drive at this point (accident occured 5/13/06)? should we contact someone? (we've been waiting in fear)? what can we expect?
    Thank you for any answers you might give, we are scared and unsure what to do

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    Default Re: DUI accident

    He needs to obtain an attorney immediately.

    Yes, it is likely that his license was seized by the CHP and he will have ten days from the time of accident to request a hearing with the DMV. He should check to see if the CHP office has a record of an "Admin per Se" (also known as a DS 367) being issued to him, then he should call and schedule the hearing. If his license was seized pursuant to the DS 367 then it will automatically be suspended after 30 days from the date of the collision if no hearing had been scheduled.

    If he was .20 he's probably toast. His blackout for such a long period is indicative of a pretty serious problem and will do nothing do defend him from the charges.

    I'm afraid that no matter how it goes your husband is likely to be a pedestrian for the next year and will spend a lot of money on fines, counseling, and community service.

    - Carl

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