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DUI Law Information
by: DUI Information Association
If you’ve been pulled over and accused of
a drunk driving offense, or more commonly referred to as a
DUI or DWI, then you probably have a lot of questions. You
are probably scared, confused, and a little angry if you
didn’t feel you deserved it.
Regardless of the circumstances
surrounding your incident you need to take immediate action
to protect yourself, your freedom, and most importantly your
driver’s license. You should consult with an attorney who
specializes in DUI defense immediately. If you cannot afford
to retain an attorney then consider meeting with one during
a free consultation to get as much free help as possible.
Here are some things you should consider:
1. Contact DMV and request a hearing
within the specified amount of time (usually between 7-10
days depending on the state) to try and save your drivers
license.
2. The time limit is calculated from the
issue date of the temporary driver license or order of
revocation which is usually the day of your arrest.
3. If you are out of state, or hold an out
of state license that state's DMV will still take action
against your license.
4. This temporary driver license (paper
one the cop gave you) is valid for only a few days from the
issue date unless you request a DMV hearing. If your DMV
hearing is requested the motor vehicles will "stay"" your
suspension and your temporary license will be extended until
the hearing is complete.
5. Don't get the DMV hearing and the court
appearance confused. The outcome of one almost never affects
the outcome of the other.
In the DMV hearing, the hearing officer
will decide on certain issues like whether the police
officer had a legal reason to stop you; whether the police
officer had a legal reason to arrest you; and whether or not
the blood, breath, or urine result/test is reliable enough
to suspend your license. This type of hearing is considered
administrative and not criminal so if you expect to be
represented you will need your own lawyer.
About The Author
The DUI Information Association, at
http://www.duiprocess.com provides legal information and
resources to those with DUI or DWI conviction records.
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