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LICENSE ON THE LINE? Smart Strategies to Defend Your Right to Drive Most drivers aren’t sure how to respond when they receive a notice from the state that their license is at risk. These letters are issued automatically under California’s Negligent Operator Treatment System (NOTS), which adds points to driver’s licenses for paid fines, convictions, at-fault accidents, and other infractions. The stakes for these drivers are high. Those who accumulate too many points risk having their licenses suspended or even revoked, damaging their ability to make a living, support their families, and maintain their quality of life. However, if they act quickly, drivers also have the right to defend themselves. Recipients have 10 days to request a hearing before a Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) hearing officer. As experienced traffic attorneys, one of the most common questions we hear is, “What should I expect at a NOTS hearing?” The second most common question is often: “Do I need an attorney?” You aren’t required to have a lawyer at these hearings, but having one can sure help to get a positive outcome. A skilled attorney can review all the evidence in your case, challenge and win dismissal of flawed evidence, present a tailored defense, speak for you in the hearing, and appeal your case if necessary. Particularly if you are a CDL holder, we can often increase the point count or avoid the suspension through a set aside, probation, or other means. We have helped numerous clients with NOTS hearings. We are up-to- date on all the latest changes in the law, and we know how to make sure that the hearing officer is aware of all available evidence in your favor. In the face of a strong defense, penalties may be reduced, or the state’s case against the driver might even be dismissed.
“He has saved us and called us to a holy life — not because of anything we have done but because of his own purpose and grace.” 2 TIMOTHY 1:9
If your license is at risk, call us today. We can help you develop a clear plan for your defense and peace of mind that we have your back.
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