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Can I lose my drivers license even if I'm acquitted of DUI?
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Can I lose my drivers license even if I'm acquitted of DUI?
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DUI Basics
Get the low down on the law and what you can expect if you're arrested and charged with a DUI.
Get the low down on the law and what you can expect if you're arrested and charged with a DUI.
Your DUI and the DMV
Besides the court and criminal charge the Department of Motor Vehicles will also bring you grief.
Besides the court and criminal charge the Department of Motor Vehicles will also bring you grief.
DUI Arrests, Police Reports, Arraignments, and Fees
After you're arrested, booked and released, you'll need to get ready for your arraignment.
After you're arrested, booked and released, you'll need to get ready for your arraignment.
DUI/DWI Charges and Penalties
After a DUI conviction expect fines, license suspension, DUI school, and sometimes jail.
After a DUI conviction expect fines, license suspension, DUI school, and sometimes jail.
Fighting a DUI
You may have options to lessen the sentence, get a reduced charge or get the case dismissed.
You may have options to lessen the sentence, get a reduced charge or get the case dismissed.
Getting Help with a DUI/DWI Charge
There are some things you can do yourself and some which require the help of an attorney.
There are some things you can do yourself and some which require the help of an attorney.
Loss of license is one of the major consequences of DUI. When considering the loss of your drivers license, it is important to know the rules of the state where you live. In many locations, there are actually two separate actions that can cause you to lose your license:
If you are acquitted of the DUI charges, the administrative license suspension by the DMV may still be in effect. In order to get this reversed, you will need to follow the appropriate procedures to schedule a DMV hearing. With proof that you were acquitted of the criminal charges against you, you should be able to get your license reinstated at this hearing with relative ease, although you may have to pay an administrative fee for the reinstatement.
Your best bet is to speak to an experienced DUI attorney to determine the appropriate procedures for getting your license back where you live and to get help going through the administrative process of getting your license back.
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