Category Archives: Department of Licensing

1. According to the CDC, Ignition Interlock Devices Reduce Repeat Offenses

   Feb 26, 2011 —

   The Center for Disease control has recently released a report that ignition interlock devices help prevent repeat DWI offenders from being re-arrested. CDC Director Thomas R. Frieden, M.D., MPH states that “Each day, more than 30 people die because of alcohol-impaired driving. We know that interlock devices can save lives.” The CDC’s Community Guide bases … [More]

2. DUI – What Issues can be Argued at my DOL Hearing?

   Dec 28, 2010 —

   Per the DOL’s pamphlet regarding Administrative Hearings for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) only a handful of issues can be appealed. Although other legal issues may be brought up during the hearing, the DOL lists the below main issues: … [More]

3. DUI – Outcome of DOL Administrative Hearing

   Dec 15, 2010 —

   DUI – What Happens After my DOL Administrative Hearing?* After your DOL Administrative hearing has concluded, the DOL Hearing Examiner/Officer will take all arguments, exhibits, declarations, motions, etc under advisement. When will I be notified of the outcome? The DOL Hearing Examiner/Officer usually does not make a decision whether your license suspension is sustained or … [More]

4. DUI – DOL Driver’s License Hearing Request

   Nov 15, 2010 —

   Department of Licensing Hearing Request Information If you have been pulled over for DUI, after the arresting officer completes his arrest report, he will turn a copy into the Department of Licensing.  The Department of Licensing will then start the process to suspend your driver’s license for a certain period of time.  The day you … [More]

5. DUI – I was pulled over and cited for DUI but I wasn’t given a court date

   Nov 12, 2010 —

   You were cited for DUI but were not given a court date Many people who are pulled over and cited with DUI do not receive a court date right away. After you are cited for DUI, the arresting officer and any other officer’s involved will compose their police reports and turn them into the Prosecutor’s … [More]

6. DUI – Pulled over for DUI an the officer punched a hole in my driver’s license

   Nov 9, 2010 —

   The officer punched a hole in my license when I was cited with DUI After you have been placed under arrest for DUI, the officer will usually punch a hole in your license but this does not mean that your license is automatically suspended. This hole indicates to any law enforcement agency, should you be … [More]

7. DUI – Is my driver’s license automatically suspended?

   Nov 8, 2010 —

   If you are worried about your pending license suspension, or are not sure if you are still within the timeframe to request a hearing give our office a call, we understand the law can be confusing and we are here to help … [More]