Was Your License Suspended by a DUI?

Being charged with a DUI comes with many complications and consequences. Along with the criminal element of the event, you will also face possible license suspension from the MVA. If you’ve been charged with a DUI in the state of Maryland, you need to work with a lawyer to ensure that your license is not suspended, and you need to do this quickly.

Time is Short and Penalties are Lengthy

Following your arrest, you have 10 days to request an MVA hearing to dispute the suspension of your license. This hearing will take place at an MVA location and, unlike a normal court case, will only consist of you, an administrative judge, and your lawyer, if you have one. Going into this hearing without a lawyer will increase your chances of leaving without a working license, so make sure to contact legal help before your hearing.

For the most part, these hearings are pretty quick. When it begins, the administrative judge will explain the details of your case according to the police report provided by the arresting officer. After that, you can tell your side of the story and explain why you need to keep your license. In some cases, you can ask to be given a restricted license so that you can still go to work. This restricted license may have time constraints or may require the use of an ignition interlock device. Either way, driving under restrictions is better than not driving at all.

A Suspended License is More Than a Hassle

Without the ability to drive, getting to and from work, grocery shopping, and other essential living activities are all going to become infinitely harder to accomplish, if not impossible. To reinstate a driver’s license, you will need to serve the terms of your suspension and then apply for reinstatement. You can do this either in person at the MVA or online, depending on the nature of your suspension and your criminal charges. In some cases, before you can restore your license, you will need to fulfill other MVA or court requirements. Talk to a lawyer if you’re not sure what your options are or how to proceed.

Attorney Albers Can Advocate For You

When you sit down for your MVA hearing, you will be facing the loss of your license for a long while. However, with the aid of a lawyer, you can protect your future and work to keep your license active enough to maintain your lifestyle. If you have questions, a hearing coming up, or you’re facing DUI charges, then contact us today.