An individual arrested for a DUI or DWI only has ten days from the date of his or her arrest, which includes even weekends and holidays, to request a DMV hearing, also known as the “license suspension hearing” or “APS Hearing”. However, the DMV hearing is only one aspect of an individuals’ DUI case.

When an officer arrests an individual for DUI, the officer is required by law to to forward a copy of the notice of suspension or revocation form to the DMV. The DMV will automatically hold its own administrative review to examine the officer’s report, the suspension or revocation order, and any test results. The DMV automatically begins its process to suspend the individual’s driver’s license.

If an individual fails to request his or her hearing before the DMV, the DMV will automatically suspend his or her license and notify the individual of such suspension. In the case of DUIs, an individual’s failure to act results in the individual’s automatic loss of his or her driving privileges. Everyone is entitled to a DMV hearing- all you need to do is ask. At the DMV hearing, an individual will have the chance to show why the suspension or revocation of his or her license is not justified.

For many people, losing the privilege to drive means they are unable to go to school, go to work, drive their kids to an from school, go to the grocery store, or drive an elderly parent to appointments. Driving is an indispensable part of our everyday lives, and an attorney can help you.