DUI Drivers License Suspension
Birmingham Drivers License Suspension Attorney
Alabama DUI-DWI Defense Lawyer
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You only have 10 days to request an Administrative Hearing for your drivers' license after being charged with a DUI--or your driving privileges will automatically be suspended.
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Your drivers license is subject to being suspended administratively upon your being charged with a DUI. However, you must act fast because unless we file a request for a “pre-suspension” hearing with the Department of Public Safety on your behalf within 10 days of your arrest, your license can be suspended for a period of up to 90 days for a first offense.
Charged with driving under the influence (DUI)? Be proactive! Call (205) 930-9717 for a free consultation with a criminal defense attorney.
Alabama Implied Consent Law
Every person who obtains a drivers license in the State of Alabama agrees to take a breath test if requested to do so by a law enforcement officer. This is what is commonly known as the “Implied Consent” law which is found in Alabama Code, Section 32-5A-300.
Based on the “Implied Consent” law, if it is determined that a person had a blood alcohol level in excess of 0.08 and was in actual or physical control of a vehicle the Department of Public Safety can administratively suspend the driver's license. Additionally, in a situation where a person refused to submit to a breath test, the Department of Public Safety can administratively suspend the driver's license. This administrative suspension is a separate and distinct action that is not related to or dependant on the outcome of the criminal DUI case.
If DPS decides to suspend your license, we still have options that can be pursued to maintain your license and permit you to continue driving.
We file a direct appeal of the Department of Public Safety’s decision to suspend in each and every one of my client’s cases. When we file the appeal on your behalf, we get a Circuit Court judge to issue an injunction preventing DPS from suspending your license. If a suspension has already gone into effect, the Judge orders DPS to reinstate your license pending appeal. This permits clients to continue to drive allowing them to take care of day-to-day chores and responsibilities.
Following the resolution of your DUI case, Mr. Hanle will meet with attorneys for the Department of Public Safety and negotiate a settlement of the drivers' license suspension issue. Most times he is able to obtain a reduction in the number of days your license will be suspended. This saves you time and money.
Contact an Experienced DUI Drivers License Suspension Attorney
Whether you are attempting to avoid a drivers license revocation, or seeking the reinstatement of your driving privileges after a drunk driving arrest, retaining the services of Birmingham, Alabama, DUI defense lawyer Michael P. Hanle would be prudent. You can schedule a free confidential consultation by calling us at (205) 930-9717 or filling out our intake form on our Contact Us page. Retaining our services to handle your criminal and civil case for a DUI increases your chances of success; put our experience to work for you.
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