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Does your drivers licence get taken away after a DUI?

Asked on Jan 17th, 2013 on DUI/DWI - Florida
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I'm curious of this. My boyfriend got a DUI and I want to know if he'll get his drivers license back soon or if that is taken away for an extended period of time. He drops me off at work twice a week so I need to know if I should find another way to get there if he won't be able to drive for awhile.
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Drug Charges Attorney serving Houston, TX at Cynthia Henley
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If he failed or refused the breath test, he will lose his license for a period of time. If he gets a final conviction, his license will be suspended. The amount of time his license will be suspended depends on his age.
Answered on Jan 21st, 2013 at 1:24 PM

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Immigration Attorney serving Salt Lake City, UT
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If this is his first DUI offense and he is convicted, his license will be suspended for 120 days.
Answered on Jan 17th, 2013 at 8:26 PM

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Criminal Defense Attorney serving Moses Lake, WA
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If he got a DUI is it very possible that his license is or will be suspended. Check with DOL in WA state if this is a WA state issue.
Answered on Jan 17th, 2013 at 8:26 PM

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Michael J. Breczinski
It will be either suspended or revoked depending on his prior driving record.
Answered on Jan 17th, 2013 at 8:26 PM

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He has only 10 days to request a DMV Hearing to save his license. He should hire a DUI specialist pronto.
Answered on Jan 17th, 2013 at 8:26 PM

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DUI Defense Attorney serving San Diego, CA
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Typically after one is arrested for suspicion of DUI, their driving license privilege will be suspended after 30 days UNLESS they request a DMV hearing within 10 days which will stay any license suspension pending the outcome of the DMV Hearing. For one to retain a valid driving privilege you must win DMV and not be convicted of DUI OR be found Not Guilty of DUI at a jury or bench trial.
Answered on Jan 17th, 2013 at 8:24 PM

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Criminal Law Attorney serving Altamonte Springs, FL at The Trabin Law Firm, P.L.
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Yes. Upon arrest for a DUI a license will be suspended for at least 6 months. The police will provide a person with a 10 day temporary driver license. He may be eligible for a hardship license after a minimum of 30 days, but that won't necessarily help you. Keep in mind if he is convicted of the DUI then his license will be suspended again from the date of conviction. He needs a lawyer.
Answered on Jan 17th, 2013 at 8:24 PM

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