Have You Been Arrested For DUI Or DWI In Hillsborough County?
You Could Lose Your Right To Drive For Up To 18 Months!
You Have 10 Days To Request A Formal Review Hearing


DUI Ten Day Rule and Administrative Hearing

If you are arrested in Florida and score .08 or higher on a breath test – or if you refused to take the test – your license may be suspended on the spot. The arresting officer will keep your driver’s license and issue you a “Notice of Suspension/Revocation of Your Driving Privileges” form. This form will serve as your driver’s license until your Administrative Hearing. From date of your arrest, you have 10 days to request a Formal Review Hearing with the Florida Department of Safety and Motor Vehicles Bureau of Administrative Reviews. If you do not request a formal review hearing, your license may be suspended for up to 18 months. The hearing may be scheduled for up to 30 days from the date of your request, but once the formal hearing has been requested, you will be given a temporary license that is valid for up to 42 days. At the administrative hearing, the suspension of your driving privileges will either be upheld, or your license will be reinstated. You should receive notice within seven days after the hearing of the result.

If you have been arrested in Tampa or Hillsborough County for DUI or DWI

A drunk driving arrest (DUI or DWI) is a serious offense that can have long-term consequences depending on the circumstances. If you have been arrested and charged with DUI or DWI, it is critical that you understand the process and the potential consequences. In order to understand and protect your rights, it is important to get legal advice from a competent and experienced attorney that knows the system and can represent you and your interests.

DUI or DWI is a Criminal Offense with additional Administrative Penalties

Once you have been arrested for DUI or DWI in Florida, the state initiates two simultaneous, yet separate legal actions against you. The state will begin Criminal Action against you, while Administrative Action is brought against your driver’s license. Most people do not realize that a DUI or DWI is actually a criminal offense that carries sever penalties. While both the criminal and administrative actions can result in suspension of driving privileges, it should be noted that there may be additional penalties to consider and each action must be handled separately under different processes.