Category Archives: DUI License Suspension

This administrative hearing usually occurs before your criminal case is disposed of in Court.
Mandatory License Suspension

If your case results in a DUI conviction, the following suspensions may occur:

First DUI Conviction within 5 year period:
If you are convicted of your first DUI within a 5 year period, your license will be suspended for a period of 12 months. However, you may be eligible for a Limited Work Permit for a period of 120 days. At the end of 120 days, you can apply for reinstatement of your driver’s license after showing proof of completion of DUI Risk Reduction School and paying the license reinstatement fee.

Second Conviction within 5 year period:
If you are convicted of your second DUI within a 5 year period, your license will be suspended for a period of 18 months. You will not be eligible for a Limited Work Permit. At the end of 12 months, you can obtain a Limited Driver Permit for a period of six months with an ignition interlock device installed in your vehicle. After the 6 month period, you can apply for reinstatement of your driver’s license after showing proof of completion of DUI Risk Reduction School and paying the license reinstatement fee.

Third Conviction within 5 year period:
If you are convicted of your third DUI within a 5 year period, you may be declared a Habitual Violator and your license may be suspended for a period of 5 years. You will not be eligible for a Limited Work Permit.

• Administrative License Suspensions
• Ten Day Rule
• Mandatory License Suspensions

DDS Administrative Suspension

Did you receive an “Official Notice of Intent to Suspend” (DDS 1205) form at the time of your arrest or release? If so, you must act NOW to fight an one year administrative suspension of your driving privileges. You have only ten (10) days after your arrest to request an administrative hearing to save your license!

The DDS Administrative Hearing is separate and apart from the criminal case. A police officer may seek to have an administrative suspension of your license if

you refuse to take state administered chemical breath or blood test
have a BAC of 0.08 grams or greater for persons 21 and over
have a 0.04 grams or greater for persons operating a commercial vehicle, or
have a 0.02 grams or greater for persons under the age of 21.

This administrative hearing usually occurs before your criminal case is disposed of in Court.