In most drivers’ license suspension hearings, the motorist must contest the sanction by requesting a hearing within ten days of receiving notice of suspension. This is quickly accomplished by immediately contacting a Palm Beach DUI Attorney. The hearing is held by an administrative, Palm Beach DUI hearing officer who determines whether the officer had reasonable grounds to believe the motorist was operating a vehicle in violation of Palm Beach DUI Laws (Florida DUI Laws). The Palm Beach DUI hearing officer will either uphold or invalidate the suspension. The motorist by and through their Palm Beach DUI Attorney can appeal the decision to the director of driver services, who will rescind or sustain the suspension, or order a new hearing. Usually the motorist is allowed to drive during the pendency of the hearing or appeal; however, this does not apply to minors or multiple offenders.

If new evidence is subsequently discovered that would warrant cancellation of the suspension, or the trial court rules that the officer did not have probable cause to request a chemical test, or the test was held inadmissible or invalid, a petition to reopen the hearing may be filed. In addition, if the department of transportation fails to abide by statutorily prescribed deadlines, the suspension is usually invalidated.

Palm Beach DUI Attorney on the Reinstatement of License

After driving privileges are suspended, your Palm Beach DUI Attorney will suggest that you sign up for DUI school regardless of how strong your defenses are to the Palm Beach DUI charges against you. This is because, you will only be able to obtain restricted driving permits while the case is pending upon a showing of enrollment. In rare instances the client may be required to obtain a substance abuse evaluation, treatment, or rehabilitation services. There is no reinstatement of driving privileges until the defendant shows proof of completion to the department of transportation, and fulfills other financial obligations, such as a reinstatement fee.

Ignition Interlock Device

Upon a second conviction, your Palm Beach DUI Attorney will explain that the DMV requires the installation of an ignition interlock device (IID) in all vehicles operated by the defendant. The IID is a mechanism connected to the vehicle's ignition to measure ethanol within a person's breath. When a driver blows into the device and the ethanol level exceeds a pre-programmed BAC result, the vehicle's ignition will not function. Some IIDs require constant monitoring of breath-ethanol levels, even while the vehicle is operating.