Why the DMV Hearing is Important
Posted on Mar 9, 2010 4:05pm PST
If you have been arrested for
driving under the influence or driving while intoxicated, it’s important to schedule a hearing with the department of motor vehicles as quickly as possible.
Each state offers some type of
administrative hearing where drivers who have been arrested for DUI or DWI can contest the suspension of their driver’s license. When a person is arrested for drunk driving, the officer will confiscate their driver’s licenses on the spot. The driver then has 10 to 20 days, depending on the state, to request a hearing with the motor vehicle division.
It’s very important for any driver arrested for DUI or DWI to take part in this hearing. During the hearing, a representative from the DMV (or whatever it is referred to in your state) reviews evidence and testimony from both the driver and the police officer who made the arrest. After reviewing the evidence, the representative can rule to suspend, restrict, or revoke the driver’s license, or the representative can reinstate the driver’s driving privileges.
Why Hire an Attorney for This Hearing?
Following a DUI arrest, it’s in your best interest to hire a
DUI defense attorney to represent you at this hearing. An attorney can ensure you schedule your hearing within the appropriate time frame, help you fill out and file the necessary paperwork, and help you fight to win back your driving privileges. With your driving privileges on the line, you’ll want to work with someone who has experience and practice representing people at these types of hearings.