If you end up getting charged with a DWI, then the chances are great that you will likely end up getting your driver’s license suspended. Generally, this is something that will be done 41 days after you are arrested; however, if you request a hearing challenging the attempted suspension within 15 days of the arrest, then your license will not be suspended until after the hearing ends.
Despite the fact that you may be charged, you will still be able to keep your driver’s license.
One way to make this possible is to request an administrative license revocation hearing, or ALR hearing. The first outcome of this is that you could end up winning, or the state could fail to prove its case against you. Regardless of whichever outcome, you will be able to keep your license until the case has been resolved. Another outcome involves having your attorney obtain a preview of the state’s criminal case, which includes the discovery of the arresting officer’s reason for arresting you. They will also have the opportunity to cross-examine the officer as well.
Another way to get a suspended driver’s license back early is to petition the court for an occupational driver’s license. This is a special type of license that will permit you to travel to and from areas such as work, school, important medical appointments, and necessary household responsibilities. If the court approves this, they may require you to log your driving times, limit your driving to scheduled times, or more. Generally, this will depend on the jurisdiction in which you currently reside or the court that has jurisdiction of your case.
It’s important to note, of course, that if you choose to drive while your license is suspended, you could end up getting charged with a misdemeanor offense.
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