QUESTION
What will happen after receiving a valid license without representation after?
Asked on Nov 25th, 2013 on DUI/DWI - Michigan
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I received a restricted license back in 2006. I had an ignition interlock on my vehicle for the recommended time of 1 year without violation. My vehicle was no longer functional after that year, so I had the Interlock taken off. It is now 2013, and I am very motivated to get my valid license back. If I represent myself again, what are the odds of getting my valid drivers license back, after 7 or 8 years, by representing myself? I didn't have the money for anything. But I need a valid license to help me find a better job. If I go through all the proper procedures, as I did the first time, will I have better odds of getting my license back this time around? OR, will I have problems considering the length of time I didn't try to get it? I have proof of treatment.
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Automobile Attorney serving East Lansing, MI
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You need counsel.
Answered on Dec 02nd, 2013 at 10:25 PM
Municipal Law Attorney serving Paw Paw, MI
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Mark A. Manning, P.C.
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I would always obtain an Attorney for an important legal matter. You can always say, gee I wish I had an attorney or I probably never needed one. But I have never found having an Attorney is held against someone.
Answered on Dec 02nd, 2013 at 10:25 PM
Small Businesses Attorney serving Livonia, MI
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You will always have better odds with an attorney, but given your facts, and hopefully no violations or other tickets, etc, you certainly have a chance in your own.
Answered on Dec 02nd, 2013 at 10:36 AM
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Cindy Mannon, Attorney at Law
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Your odds are worse without representation. You have to have all of the documents that you submitted in 2006. The Secretary of State will compare them to what you submit at your next hearing. If you do not have them, they can be obtained from the SOS, with filling out the proper form. You still have to prove you have not drank anything since 2006, as part of having a restricted license means no drinking alcohol. You still have to have a substance abuse assessment, drug test, letters in support of sobriety and there is a new form that has to be filled out, which is very long and must contain the right information. An attorney can review your old documents and make certain that your new documents are consistent, because consistency is a must. Nothing can be different than what you told them last time, except this time you have to prove you do not drink, do not go to bars, do not have alcohol in your home. Proof of treatment is great, AA is great, but may not be necessary. You have to follow the recommendations that were in your last assessment. If your last assessor stated you needed to continue AA, you should have continued AA. It is hard to answer anything else because I do not know what your last assessor said you needed to do. As far as why you have not gone back sooner, you just need an explanation such as I was happy with restricted license and followed it. You will need letters stating that you followed the restrictions and did not drive outside of your restrictions.
Answered on Dec 02nd, 2013 at 10:35 AM
Appellate Attorney serving Grosse Pointe Farms, MI
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If you have proof of sobriety go for it. You would be better off with an attorney and, if you are denied, will have a better record if you decide to appeal.
Answered on Dec 02nd, 2013 at 10:05 AM