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Posts written for people facing a DUI or criminal charge in San Diego, and for the families supporting them. General information to help you understand what comes next.
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Start here if you or someone close to you was recently arrested. Each post explains the process in plain language and points out the deadlines that matter.

Contacted About an Insurance Claim? What to Do First
A letter from an insurance investigator or a call from a detective about a claim can be frightening. Here is what usually happens next, and what to do first.
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Your First Court Date: What Happens at an Arraignment
Your first court date in a San Diego DUI or criminal case is usually the arraignment. Here is what happens, how to prepare, and when an attorney can go for you.

What Happens After a DUI Arrest
A step-by-step guide to what happens after a DUI arrest in San Diego: testing, release, the 10-day DMV deadline, your first court date and building a defense.

The 10-Day DMV Hearing Deadline
After a DUI arrest in California you generally have only 10 days to request a DMV hearing. Learn how the license case works, what is at stake and what to do.

Can a DUI Be Expunged in California?
Many California DUI convictions can be dismissed once probation is complete. Learn what a DUI expungement does, what it does not do, and who may qualify.
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