DUI = Points on Your Driving Record

When a driver is arrested for drunk driving, he or she will face more than just criminal charges. Depending on your state, points will also be assessed to your driving record for a DUI offense. In California for example, a DUI warrants two points on a driver's record. Once a driver has accumulated a certain amount of points within a set period of time, their driver's license will be at risk of suspension or revocation.

Using California as an example again, when a driver accumulates too many points on his or her record, they will be classified as a "negligent driver," and will be required to attend a hearing at the Department of Motor Vehicles. At this hearing, a representative from the DMV will review the driver's record and what offenses have led to the accumulation of points. If the representative finds that the driver is a threat to society, he or she has the right to suspend or revoke the driver's license.

If you have been arrested for driving under the influence or driving while intoxicated, it's important to consult a knowledgeable DUI defense lawyer right away. Not only can an attorney defend you against the charges in criminal court, but a DMV hearing attorney can also help you contest your charges in an effort to save your driving privileges and avoid points being assessed to your record.