If you have been charged with drunk driving in Miami, not only will you have a criminal hearing to decide your guilty of drunk driving, but you will also have a hearing at the DMV (Department of Motor Vehicles) to determine the suspension of your Florida driver’s. Your DUI Defense Attorney can be helpful to you during both of these separate hearings, as they are both crucial in determining your future.

Having an knowledgeable DUI attorney on your side will significantly increase your odds of keeping your driver’s license. Any driver knows how critical their driving privileges are, and in today’s world of highways and interstate systems, we rely a great deal on our vehicles to get us where we need to go. Losing your license for a year or more will be difficult to say the least, and having to rely on friends, family members, and unpredictable public transportation for rides is a tough pill to swallow. With years of experience under their belts, our DUI lawyers will work hard to come up with a tactical 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, if not your driver’s license will immediately be suspended for at least 6 months. Once the request for the DMV hearing has been filed, you will be given a temporary driving permit to use until the date of the hearing. In the case of drunk driving charges, time is of the essence because if you don’t act swiftly, you may not get the chance to regain your driving privileges.

The DMV hearing will be presided over by a DMV spokesperson who will establish 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 circumstances. Evidence of DUI will be scrutinized, such as breath or blood test results, and whether or not the police officer had probable cause to make the arrest. Your DUI attorney can help present information and support to the DMV representative that will help your case and increase your chances of keeping your driving privileges.

Contact a DUI Defense Lawyer at Musca Law today for representation during your Miami DMV hearing!