Legal Question in Constitutional Law in California

Confusion of State

I have a friend who was given a citation for consumption of alcohol. Shes going to school in Oregon and the law there is that you get a fine and lose your license for a month. But she hasn't gained residency in Oregon and only has a California drivers license. My question is, is it possible for the state of Oregon to take her California Drivers License?


Asked on 2/24/08, 8:49 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Lisa Howard Law Offices of Lisa M. Howard

Re: Confusion of State

Generally, if an out of state driver is convicted of drunk driving in California, a member of the Interstate Driver�s License Compact, California will notify the home state of the conviction; and that state will usually suspend the license in the same way as if the person had been convicted in the home state. However, I do know what the laws are in Oregon. Your friend must contact an attorney in Oregon for advice.

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Answered on 2/25/08, 5:37 am


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