If you are charged with DUI, there are actually two cases started against you. Suspended license cases go through the DMV. License suspension is standard with DUI because the DMV will likely suspend your license within thirty days from your arrest. If you do not have a lawyer on your side to defend you within 10 days of your arrest, it’s a near-guarantee that your license will be suspended without your knowledge. If this happens, you will be at legal risk if you drive on your own for any reason. The only way to prevent this is by requesting a hearing within ten days from your arrest. A DUI attorney can help you avoid the suspension of your license.