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MVD Hearing Defense Attorneys
To avoid getting your license suspended, you must schedule a hearing at the motor vehicle division (MVD) within 15 days of getting charged with DUI.
An MVD hearing is a civil matter, handled by an administrative judge to determine whether your license should be suspended. However, the state must prove all of the following occurred and all administered tests were fair and accurate:
- You were arrested for DUI.
- The arresting officer had reason to suspect you of driving while intoxicated.
- You expressed your right to refuse all SFST’s and BAC tests.
- You were informed of the potential consequences of refusing all such tests.
If the state does prove that all of the elements of the arrest occurred, you will face a 90 day license suspension for the DUI, and a one year suspension for violating implied consent. By refusing the sobriety tests, you do run the risk of a stiffer penalty.
