DUI is a serious crime and driving license suspension is one of the consequences that happens immediately after arrest in every states in United states.
The driving license will be immediately suspended if your BAC is 0.
08% or higher, if you refuse to take chemical test or if your blood or a urine sample is taken for later analysis which results in 0.
08% or higher.
After confiscation of your drivers license by the police, you will be given a temporary license which is valid only for 30 days.
The temporary license is a pink sheet of paper which also includes a formal notice of immediate suspension, explanation of laws and procedures and instructions on how to schedule DMV administrative hearing.
To regain your driving privilege back after 30 days, it is critical that you or your lawyer contact the DMV within 10 calendar days of the arrest and request a DMV hearing.
If you fail to call the DMV within 10 days, there are no chances for you to make a hearing on the 11th day and your suspension will be automatically extended to another 30 days.
In case, if your DMV hearing date is scheduled after the 30-day expiration of temporary drivers license, your lawyer can demand an extension of the initial 30-day permit to until after the DMV hearing date.
If you already don't have a DUI defense lawyer, it is recommended that you hire one.
Having a lawyer can make a huge difference to your case outcome.
When faced with a DUI charge, you need to defend both your driving privileges and criminal charges.
Hiring a DUI defense lawyer can help you to save your driving privileges, to reduce criminal charges, to reduce fines and penalties and to avoid jail time or prison sentence.
Make sure you have a lawyer with you before facing a DMV hearing.