Protect Your Driver's License — Speak to a Lawyer Today
Along with the criminal side of your DUI case, you will also have to deal with the Department of Motor Vehicle aspect of your drunk driving charge. At the Law Offices of Francis E. Farren I represent people in DMV administrative hearings after an arrest for a DUI.
Don't Wait To Speak With an Attorney
It is important to hire an attorney right away. You have only 15 days from the date of your arrest to request a hearing before the DMV — otherwise your license will be revoked automatically.
With an office located in Newark, Delaware, I am a lawyer who represents people facing the suspension of their driver's license following a DUI arrest. For over 20 years, I have been working with people in various levels of the criminal justice system — as probation/parole officer, prosecutor and now criminal defense attorney.
Act Now To Keep Your License Valid
If you fail to request a DMV administrative hearing, you will lose your license automatically. If you request a hearing, I will represent you at the hearing where I will get a chance to question the police officer about the validity of the traffic stop and field sobriety tests, and learn about other aspects of your case.
After the hearing is complete, the DMV hearing officer will examine the evidence to determine whether there is a preponderance of the evidence that you were intoxicated. If the hearing officer rules in your favor, there is no ramification to your driving privileges. If the officer rules against you, you face:
- First Offense — Three-month license suspension
- Second Offense — One-year license suspension
- Third Offense or More — 18-month license suspension
If you refused to take a breath test, the consequences are:
- First Offense — One-year license suspension
- Second Offense — 18-month license suspension
- Third Offense or More — 24-month license suspension
It is important to note that if you are found not guilty at trial, but the DMV still rules against you, you will still lose your driver's license. It is important to request this hearing for the overall success of your case.
For a free consultation about the DMV administrative hearing process, contact me at the Law Offices of Francis E. Farren by e-mailing or calling 866-603-4647 or 302-294-0331 today.
