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Timestamp: 2019-04-25 02:55:36+00:00

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Under Florida Statute § 322.2615(1)(a), a police officer must suspend the driving privilege of a person who either is driving or in actual physical control of a motor vehicle and who has a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08 or higher, or refused to submit to chemical test to determine his or her BAC. The statute further notes that the officer must take the person’s driver license, issue a 10-day temporary permit if the alleged offender is otherwise eligible for the driving privilege, and issue a notice of suspension.
The 10-day window is crucial because it signifies the very limited timeframe in which a person can request an administrative review hearing to challenge his or her suspension. It is also important to keep in mind that an administrative hearing is an entirely separate matter from the criminal case that stems from a driving under the influence (DUI) arrest, so it is entirely possible that a person could still have his or her license suspended even if he or she is not convicted of drunk driving.
Has your Florida driver's license been suspended or revoked because of a DUI arrest in South Florida? You will want to contact The Hoffman Firm as soon as possible.
Fort Lauderdale criminal defense attorney Evan A. Hoffman aggressively defends clients arrested for drunk driving in numerous communities all over the greater Broward County area, such as Cooper City, Coral Springs, Dania Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Hallandale Beach, and many others. You can have our lawyer provide a complete evaluation of your case when you call (954) 524-4474 to schedule a free, confidential consultation.
How do administrative license suspension hearings work?
What are the possible administrative license suspension periods?
Where can I learn more about administrative license suspension in Broward County?
The Florida Bureau of Administrative Reviews (BAR) is authorized under Florida Statute § 322.2615, Florida Statute § 322.2616, Florida Statute § 322.271, and Florida Statute § 322.64 to conduct hearings and reviews to determine eligibility to reinstate driver license suspensions and revocations. The BAR conducts hearings on a wide variety of issues, but many concern DUI arrests.
Hardship Hearings — Drivers can request business or employment-restricted licenses because of undue hardship resulting from the suspension or revocation of their driving privileges.
Whether the person whose license was suspended had an unlawful blood-alcohol level or breath-alcohol level of 0.08 or higher.
Manslaughter, DUI serious bodily injury or vehicular homicide convictions — Minimum three years revocation.
Second or Subsequent Suspensions for Refusal to Submit — 18 months.
Another group of drivers who have different license suspension penalties is people with commercial driver's licenses (CDLs). A DUI arrest involving a BAC of 0.04 or higher or refusal to submit to testing will result in a one-year revocation of the driver's CDL, but a second or subsequent conviction or refusal results in permanent disqualification from operating commercial motor vehicles.
Florida DUI and Administrative Suspension Laws | Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles — Visit this website to learn more about driver license revocation periods for DUI offenses. You can also find information about commercial motor vehicle (CMV) alcohol-related convictions and disqualifications. The website includes overviews of review hearings for administrative suspensions and disqualifications as well as business or employment reinstatement.
Florida Statute § 322.2615 | Suspension of license; right to review — View the full text of the Florida state laws relating to driver's license suspensions for DUI arrests. The statute covers suspension periods as well as the obligations of the arresting officer and Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. You can also learn more about hearings and license reinstatement.
If your driver's license has been suspended or revoked because of a DUI arrest in Broward County, it is in your best interest to quickly retain legal counsel. The Hoffman Firm represents individuals in Hollywood, Lauderhill, Margate, Miramar, Pompano Beach, and many other surrounding areas of South Florida.
Evan A. Hoffman is an experienced criminal defense lawyer in Fort Lauderdale who can fight to possibly get your driving privileges restored. You can have our attorney review your case and help you understand all of your legal options when you call (954) 524-4474 or fill out an online contact form to set up a free initial consultation.

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