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California Driving Records

Your California Driving Record

How to get a copy of your record from the Department of Motor Vehicles for $5. For effects on car insurance, see Insurance after a DUI.

important information

Follow the links below for additional crucial information
  • "How Long Does the DMV Keep My Driving Record?"
    According to this California DMV site, currently about 10 years — but, in practice, this varies.
  • National Driver Registry
    How to obtain your driving records from any state from the Information about the computerized national database of information about U.S. drivers who have had their licenses suspended or revoked, or who have been convicted of serious traffic violations such as DUI.
  • National Driving History Search
    Private company provides searches of driving records by state; the price depends upon the state.
  • Expungement
    Information about expunging your conviction under California Penal Code section 1203.4. (Note: It is advisable to retain a DUI attorney, such as The Law Offices of Taylor & Taylor, for the expungement of a DUI conviction).
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A DUI charge can put your license at risk, but you don’t have to face it alone. Our firm provides clear, expert guidance to challenge or minimize suspensions and help you maintain mobility. As the first law firm in California to specialize exclusively in DUI defense, our team of four criminal defense attorneys—including two former prosecutors—has the experience and precision needed to protect your rights and your future.
  • Jury Trial: Not Guilty Original charge - Drunk Driving (.21%)

    Los Angeles - 1-year jail, fine, license suspension.

  • Dismissed Original Charge - Defrauding an Innkeeper

    Fullerton - Facing jailtime and fines

    7/23/24

  • Charges Dismissed Original charge - Drunk Driving (.23%)

    Citrus - 6 months, fine, license suspension, Evidence suppressed.

  • Reduced to Reckless Driving (fine) Original charge - Drunk Driving (.24%)

    Rancho Cucamonga - 6 months jail, fine, license suspension.

  • Reduced to Wet Reckless Original Charge - Drunk Driving

    Perris - facing Facing Jail time, fines and license suspension

    5/23/25

  • Reduced to Wet Reckless Original Charge - Second DUI

    San Bernardino - Facing Jail time, fines and license suspension

    4/8/25

  • Reduced to Reckless Driving (fine) Original charge - Drunk Driving (.26% accident)

    Malibu - 6 months jail, fine, license suspension.

  • Reduced to Exhibition of Speed (fine) Original charge - Drunk Driving

    Los Angeles - 6 months jail, fine, license suspension.

  • Reduced to exhibition of speed (fine) Original charge - Drunk Driving

    Los Angeles - Facing 6 months jail, fine, license suspension

  • Reduced to Reckless Driving (fine) Original charge - Drunk Driving (.15%)

    Riverside - 6 months jail, fine, license suspension.

  • Reduced to Dismissed Original charges – Drunk Driving

    Long Beach- Facing jail time, fines and license suspension

    5/16/25

  • Reduced to Reckless Driving (fine) Original charge - Drunk Driving

    Newport Beach - 6 months jail, fine, license suspension.

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