Insurance Information — San Diego DUI Defense Lawyer Serving Riverside and San Bernardino
At our firm, San Diego DUI defense lawyer Erik A. Friis provides those who have been arrest for a DUI offense in San Diego, Riverside, San Bernardino, and other counties across Southern California, with thorough, personalized representation. With a breadth of experience surrounding insurance and SR-22 issues, as well as criminal law and DMV hearings, our attorney has the legal expertise to fight for your rights and obtain the best possible outcome in your case. To help you ensure your right to drive is maintained, our attorney will work to properly ensure that the DMV has all necessary documentation related to your proof of financial responsibility. Properly meeting the requirements of the DMV after a DUI charge can be daunting. Having an experienced attorney at your side is invaluable.
If you are in need of highly qualified, aggressive representation, our San Diego DUI defense lawyer serving Riverside, San Bernardino, and other areas of Southern California, can help. Contact the firm of Erik A. Friis today to discuss your case.
Proof of Financial Responsibility
A person driving in California must maintain a minimum insurance policy of $15,000 per person, $30,000 for two or more persons as the result of an accident causing injury or death, and $5,000 to cover damage to property as a result of an accident. A person involved in a motor vehicle accident is required to exchange information with the other driver, including driver’s license numbers, driver's addresses, registered vehicle owner address or addresses, vehicle identification numbers, and evidence of financial responsibility through insurance coverage. Vehicle Code Section 16028(a) requires a person who is involved in a motor vehicle accident to provide proof of financial responsibility at the request of a peace officer. Vehicle Code Section 16028(b) requires a person who has been given a notice to appear in court as a result of a vehicle code violation to provide proof of financial responsibility. Failure to provide proof of financial responsibility may result in a citation. If you fail to provide evidence of financial responsibility, you may be subject to substantial fines and your vehicle may be impoundment. Providing false evidence of responsibility might include penalties including a fine, impoundment of your vehicle, a driver's license suspension, and jail time. No matter the circumstance of your case, our San Diego DUI defense lawyer will work with you to identify the most beneficial possible course of action.
The SR-22 California Insurance Proof Certificate
In addition to the requirements above, California law requires drivers accused of DUI to submit a California Insurance Proof Certificate — known as SR-22 — to the DMV. If your driver's license was suspended at an Admin Per Se hearing as a result of a DUI arrest, or if you were convicted of a DUI offense, the SR-22 is meant to prove that your insurance coverage meets the minimum requirements. The SR-22 also prompts insurance companies to notify the DMV if an insurance policy has lapsed or been cancelled for any reason, allowing a person's driver's license to be immediately suspended on the grounds that they are uninsured. An SR-22 must remain in place for three years from the date your license becomes valid. Failure to keep the SR-22 in place will result in an immediate license suspension. These requirements may also apply to drivers from states other than California.
It is possible to avoid having to submit an SR-22. This is possible if a person both wins their DMV hearing, and has his or her DUI charges reduced to something other than a DUI, such as reckless driving. In these cases, it is important to examine these issues with the help of an attorney immediately after your DUI arrest. Our San Diego DUI defense lawyer serving Riverside, San Bernardino, and other counties across the Southland can help you carry out the most effective DUI defense possible. YOU ONLY HAVE TEN DAYS FROM THE DATE OF YOUR ARREST FOR YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY TO CONTACT THE DMV AND REQUEST A HEARING TO CHALLENGE A DMV SUSPENSION. If you do not request a hearing, your license will automatically be suspended, thus requiring an SR-22. Regardless of your circumstances, attorney Erik A. Friis will help you determine the right course of action to take regarding your insurance.
Contact Our San Diego DUI Defense Lawyer
Our San Diego DUI defense lawyer serves all of San Diego, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties. With a reputation for professionalism and results, Mr. Friis helps protect the rights of those accused of DUI. To discuss your case, contact the Law Offices of Erik A. Friis today.
To learn more about what steps should be taken after being charged with a DUI offense, contact our defense lawyer serving Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Diego Counties.
San Diego
3111 Camino Del Rio N., Ste. 400
San Diego, California 92108
Phone: (866) 644-6692
Fax: (858) 549-2271
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Riverside
4129 Main Street, Ste. B2
Riverside, California 92501
Phone: (866) 644-6692
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