Kevin Spade2021-06-18T23:38:46+00:00If you or your loved ones were accused of driving under the influence of alcohol or illegal substance, chances are, you are now highly stressed and frustrated, especially if it is your first conviction. It is very important to know what legal consequences you should expect in court and, more importantly, what kind of legal defense strategies will help you in dealing with this issue.
First penalty should be expected at the scene of the arrest. The arresting law enforcement officer will take away your driver’s license. As a replacement, he will give you a special permit, which will allow you to drive your car for 30 more days. Afterwards, your license will be revoked or suspended. In order to keep your license, you would have to file an official request to the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) so as to initiate an administrative hearing. There you will have a...