Terry Smith:
KNOW
YOUR RIGHTS AND WHAT TO EXPECT
If you
have already been arrested for a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) citation this
is what you need to do:
1.
Contact an attorney.
An
attorney can tell you what to expect from the courts and from the Department of
Licensing.
2.
Attend next day hearing
This
hearing is to determine what conditions of release (if any) the court is going
to place you under until your case is heard.
* If
any of the conditions listed below apply to you the judge may have increased
concerns about you release. Call an attorney prior to your next day hearing if
you have any of the following conditions;
(1)
You have a prior Driving Under the Influence,
(2)
Your Blood Alcohol Count (BAC) reading was high,
(3)
You were involved in an accident when cited with a DUI. (4) Or if there are any
other substantial factors relating to your citation.
3.
Department of Licensing
You
have 30 days from the date of your arrest for a DUI to request a hearing from
the Department of Licensing. The purpose of that hearing will be to determine
the status of you License to Drive pending the outcome of your case.
* If
you do not request that hearing within " days from the date of your arrest.
Department of Licensing (DOL) will send a letter to you telling you that your
license will be suspended on or before the 60th day after your arrest.
4.
Hearing request form
The
police should have given you the paperwork you need to schedule a hearing with
the DOL. If you do not have a hearing request form call the DOL at
(360)902-3400. Either request the form be sent to you or ask how you can
schedule an administrative hearing.