Department of Licensing ~ Driver's License Suspensions
Don't hesitate if you have been charged with DUI, as
you only have 20 days to request
a hearing to avoid any possible license suspension. Failure
to request a hearing will result in the automatic suspension of
your license for at least 90 days on your first offense. The officer
who arrested you should have provided you with the necessary hearing
request form. If you don't have that form download
it here (PDF) and fill it out immediately. Then contact
Nathan Webb and proceed with all of the critical next steps.
For those drivers holding a Commercial Driver's License (CDL), it is imperative to know that the PENALTIES assessed for a first offense criminal DUI conviction (or administrative finding of DUI), whether the driver is operating their Commercial Vehicle or not, is a ONE YEAR license suspension, not 90 days as the warnings presented at the time of arrest lead them to believe. It is absolutely urgent that you call and speak with an experienced DUI attorney if you have been arrested for DUI and hold a CDL!
Two Tracks in DUI Every DUI holds within two tracks...
(1) Criminal track
- which begins when you are formally charged at an arraignment (this
can occur long after your arrest)
(2) Civil (administrative) track
- which begins on the date of your arrest. You must request a hearing
with the DOL
(Department of Licensing) or your license will be automatically
suspended, even if your criminal matter is resolved.
Failure to request a hearing
WILL result in the suspension of your license!
Don't let your privilege to drive be taken without a fight! You
will also be required to have SR-22 (high-risk) insurance to reinstate
your license.
Administrative hearings
We handle your administrative (DOL) hearing at our
office - it is a telephonic hearing which does not require your
presence. You need an attorney who understands the issues involved
in these hearings so that you can fight any license suspension.
See our results page for some DOL hearing
results.
Possible ways to avoid license suspensions include:
- Officer was not certified to operate/administer BAC Datamaster
- Officer had no basis for stopping your vehicle
- You were not properly read your Implied Consent Warnings
- Officer failed to adhere to the protocol outlined in the WAC
(Washington Administrative Code) for administering the BAC
- There was no probable cause for your arrest
- Missing information in report
- Officer failed to sign report
Let us help you with this daunting task, as a license
suspension is inevitable if you fail to request a hearing, EVEN
IF YOUR DUI IS DISMISSED IN THE CRIMINAL TRACK!!!
Important Links
Driver's
License Suspension (WA State DOL)
Driver's
License Hearings (WA State DOL)
Occupational/Restricted
Driver License Application - PDF (WA State DOL)
Ignition Interlock Drivers License Application (WA State DOL)
Contact Nathan L. Webb today
for a free consultation.
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