Administrative License Suspension
You have thirty (30) calendar days from your arrest to request an administrative license suspension hearing.
In addition to the penalties you face if arrested for DUI in Atlanta, you could face the suspension of your driver’s license before trial even begins. That is why you need a lawyer to pay attention to both processes: the criminal DUI trial and the administrative hearing for your driving privileges. Losing your driver’s license could have a devastating impact on your life. Specifically your ability to maintain employment.
The Administrative License Suspension Process
After your DUI arrest, the police officer will provide a copy of the Department of Driver Services (DDS) form 1205 to you and will file a copy with the DDS. That document provides information on your blood alcohol content (BAC) results of .08 or higher or your refusal to submit to the tests.
You only have 10 business days after the form is filed, to request a hearing. This is an administrative process, so your driving privileges can be taken away even if you are not convicted of DUI.
It is important to know that DDS can suspend your license regardless of whether you took a breathalyzer test. Attorney Richard Blevins can help you protect you and your driving privileges.
Act Quickly to Protect Your License
Your lawyer has 10 days from the date the officer files the form 1205 with DDS to request an Administrative License Suspension (ALS) hearing. Time is truly of the essence in preventing driver’s license suspension. Attorney Richard Blevins moves quickly to file the paperwork necessary to request the hearing and fight for your ability to drive legally.
Attorney Richard Blevins’ initial goal is to prevent the loss of your license. From there, the administrative license suspension proceedings provide him the opportunity for discovery and cross-examinane the arresting officer, supplying evidence that helps him build a strong and aggressive DUI defense on your behalf.
Contact Us Today
Sandy Springs and Atlanta criminal defense lawyer Richard Blevins has represented thousands of clients. Attorney Richard Blevins a former prosecutor and former law enforcement officer providing aggressive criminal defense to anyone charged with a crime.
Call (770) 419-1945 or contact us online to learn how he will protect your rights. All clients receive a free consultation.
Sandy Springs/Atlanta Criminal Defense Lawyer
Richard N. Blevins, Jr.
Former Cobb Assistant District Attorney | Former Cobb Assistant Solicitor General | Former Baldwin Co. Sheriff’s Deputy | Former DeKalb County Police Officer | Former Milledgeville Police Officer | Former U.S. Army M.P.
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