DUI Defense Lawyers Serving Tampa & Sarasota, Florida

Attorney Representation for DMV Hearings

If you have been charged with DUI in Tampa or Sarasota, not only will you have a criminal hearing to determine your guilt of drunk driving, but you will also have a hearing at the DMV (Department of Motor Vehicles) to determine whether or not your Florida driver’s license will be suspended.  Your DUI Defense Lawyer can be helpful to you during both of these separate hearings, as they are both important in deciding your future.

Having an experienced DUI lawyer on your side will greatly improve your odds of retaining your driver’s license.  Any driver knows how important their driving privileges are, and in today’s world of highways and interstate systems, we rely heavily on our vehicles to get us where we need to go.  Losing your license for a year or more will be inconvenient to say the least, and having to depend on friends, family members, and unreliable public transportation for rides is a tough pill to swallow.  With years of experience under their belts, our DUI attorneys will work hard to come up with a strategic defense to make sure your license isn’t suspended at the DMV hearing.

Department of Motor Vehicle Hearings

After being arrested for DUI in Florida, you have 10 days to schedule a hearing with the DMV, otherwise your driver’s license will automatically be suspended for at least 6 months.  Once the application for the DMV hearing has been filed, you will be issued a temporary driving permit to use until the date of the hearing.  In the case of DUI charges, time is of the essence because if you don’t act quickly, you may not get the chance to reclaim your driving privileges.

The DMV hearing will be presided over by a DMV representative who will determine if your driver’s license will be suspended or reinstated.  During this hearing, they will listen to the arresting officer’s testimony and hear what the driver has to say about their own situation.  Evidence of DUI will be examined, such as breath or blood test results, and whether or not the police officer had probable cause to make the arrest.  Your DUI lawyer can help present information and evidence to the DMV representative that will help your case and improve your chances of keeping your driving privileges.

Contact a DUI Defense Attorney at Musca Law today for representation during your Tampa or Sarasota DMV hearing!