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I was acquitted of a DUI in West Virginia. Will I get my license back?
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I was acquitted of a DUI in West Virginia. Will I get my license back?
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Get Informed - DUI/DWI Law Information
We've got a large library of DUI and DWI law articles, Q&A's and other resources. Start here to learn about DUI laws, arrests, defense, penalties and more.
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.
WV DUI carries with it a number of penalties, including the loss of your drivers license. However, if you are acquitted of all of the charges brought against you, that means you are found innocent of the DUI. In other words, you should no longer have to deal with penalties because, in the eyes of the law, you didn't do anything wrong.
However, it is important to be aware that there are two consequences of a DUI in West Virginia: the criminal charges against you and an automatic administrative suspension of your license by the DMV. If you are acquitted of the charges against you, that takes care of the criminal charges and you won't face a suspension of your license by the court. However, you will still need to deal with the administrative suspension that went into effect automatically upon your request.
This is usually a simple matter of requesting a DMV hearing, proving that you were acquitted of the charges, and requesting that your license be reinstated.
To help ensure the hearing goes smoothly and is scheduled quickly, it can be a good idea to hire an experienced DUI lawyer who can help you through the process.
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