Administrative License Suspension
Are you facing a DUI conviction? If so, you may only be concerned with your criminal charge. However, a criminal charge is not all you are facing. In addition, the DMV may also file a civil charge against you. What does this mean for you? In most cases, this civil charge will result in an administrative license suspension. In simple terms, this means your DUI charge may lead to the loss of your driving privileges.
The length of your license suspension depends on several factors such as the severity of the charge and whether or not this is your first DUI offense. In even the best case scenario, you will most likely lose your license for 30 to 90 days. And if you’re a repeat offender, it may be years before you can legally drive again.
Most people are asked to submit to blood alcohol testing when they are pulled over on suspicion of DUI. What some people may not realize, however, is that even if you do not take the test, you can still lose your license. This is because, as a licensed driver, you agreed to comply with any blood alcohol tests if you were ever pulled over. So, when you refuse to take the test, you are violating the terms of your agreement with the DMV. In fact, many states may allow the officer to confiscate your license right then and there if you refuse to take a blood alcohol test.
Of course, don’t forget that your license suspension is merely one part of your possible conviction: you still have to deal with the criminal charges. These charges can result in jail time, longer license suspension and hefty fines.
Despite these facts, all is not lost. An experienced DUI attorney can challenge the charges brought against you and fight to keep your license. In some cases, your lawyer may even be able to have your charges dropped completely. But your time is limited - in most states, you are only given a few days to appeal your court charges.
If you’ve been charged with DUI and are facing an administrative license suspension, don’t wait any longer. Contact an attorney today to put his or her legal experience to work for you.
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