Important information for DUI defendants

Your Rights

In addition to your usual rights in the criminal case, if you have been arrested for Driving Under the Influence, you also have a rights with the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) .  You have a right to have the automatic suspension of your Driver’s License reviewed by a DMV hearing officer.  You can also petition the DMV for a hardship license and for other special allowances.  Ms. Zima can represent you in both your criminal case and with the DMV.  Call Rebecca Zima at 904.215.3030 for a free consultation. 

Time Limit for Driver's License Review

To get a DMV hearing to review the suspension of your Driver’s License based on a DUI arrest, it must be requested within 10 days of your arrest or the right is waived.   If you do request a DMV DL hearing within those 10 days, the suspension of your Driver’s License is delayed for another 45 days pending that hearing.  Call Rebecca Zima at 904.425.0038 for a free consultation. 

Should you get a private attorney?

If you do not retain a private attorney to represent you, you will likely be appointed a Public Defender.  While Public Defenders do a good job, they have high caseloads and may not be able to provide you with the individual attention you would receive if you retain a private attorney.  A Public Defender only represents you for the criminal charge, Public Defenders do not attend or request DMV hearings. If you are represented by the Public Defender, you may unknowingly waive your rights with the DMV.  Call Rebecca Zima at 904.425.0038 for a free consultation. 

 

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