If you are charged with drunk driving in Florida, you only have 10 days to file for an Administrative License Review with the DHSMV or you will automatically lose your driving privileges for a full year, even if you win your criminal case. That is why it is so important to immediately contact a skilled Tampa DUI attorney as soon as you are charged with drunk driving.
Your ALR hearing is similar to a drunk driving trial, except there is no jury and the only thing on the table is your right to drive. This is a great opportunity for you and your Tampa DUI lawyer to get a one up on the prosecution as this hearing can serve as a practice trial before your full criminal trial, as it will be the first time you can argue against the evidence you are facing and interview the officer who arrested you.
Without the help of a top Tampa DUI attorney, you have little to no chance of winning this important hearing. Even worse, if you lose this hearing, you will not only lose your driving privileges, but your driving record will also show that you have a DUI conviction, even if you win at your criminal trial. Having a DUI on your criminal record may affect your employability, your insurance rates and prevent you from being able to rent a car.
We are highly experienced in all aspects of DUI law and we can put this knowledge to work for you by fighting the evidence at both your criminal trial and the ALR hearing. If you are ready to speak with a top Tampa DUI lawyer, please call our office today and schedule an initial consolation.