Protecting Your Driving Privileges After Arrest

Forrester Law represents drivers in Grosse Ile, Michigan, at administrative license suspension hearings and helps you request hearings within strict deadlines to contest automatic suspension.

When you are arrested for DUI in Grosse Ile, your driver's license is subject to automatic suspension even before you are convicted of any crime. This administrative action is separate from your criminal case and follows a different set of rules and deadlines. Losing your license affects your ability to get to work, take your children to school, and fulfill daily responsibilities. Forrester Law requests a hearing on your behalf to challenge the suspension and presents evidence that the arresting officer did not have legal grounds to suspend your license or that the testing procedures were flawed.

The firm files the request for a hearing within the required time frame, which is often as short as 14 days from the date of your arrest. At the hearing, your attorney cross-examines the arresting officer, challenges the reliability of chemical test results, and argues that the suspension should be overturned or reduced. Forrester Law also helps you apply for a restricted license that allows you to drive to work, school, or medical appointments during the suspension period. The goal is to maintain your ability to meet your obligations while your case is resolved.

If your license has been suspended after a DUI arrest in Grosse Ile and you need representation at a DMV hearing, contact Forrester Law to discuss your options.

What Happens at a License Suspension Hearing

Forrester Law prepares for your hearing by obtaining the arresting officer's report, the results of any chemical tests, and records showing whether the testing equipment was properly maintained. At the hearing in Grosse Ile, your attorney questions the officer about the basis for the stop, whether you were informed of your rights, and whether the testing procedures followed state law. If the officer cannot establish that the suspension was justified, the hearing officer may reverse the suspension and return your license.

After your hearing, you will know whether your license will be suspended, for how long, and whether you qualify for a restricted or hardship license. A restricted license allows you to drive to specific locations, such as your workplace or a treatment program, at specific times. Your attorney submits the application for a restricted license and ensures that you understand the conditions you must follow to avoid further penalties.

The outcome of your administrative hearing does not determine the result of your criminal case, but it does affect your ability to drive while your case is pending. Forrester Law coordinates both the administrative and criminal aspects of your case to give you the strongest possible defense and to minimize disruption to your daily life.

What Drivers Want to Know About Hearings

Clients often ask how the administrative hearing differs from their criminal case, what evidence will be presented, and whether they can get their license back before the case is over.

Forrester Law represents drivers in Grosse Ile who need an attorney to challenge automatic license suspension and request hearings within strict deadlines. Get in touch to discuss your situation and the steps you need to take to protect your driving privileges.

What is the difference between a DMV hearing and my criminal case?
Your DMV hearing is an administrative proceeding focused only on whether your license should be suspended, while your criminal case determines whether you are guilty of DUI. The hearings are held separately, have different rules, and can result in different outcomes.
How quickly do I need to request a DMV hearing after my arrest?
You typically have 14 days from the date of your arrest to request a hearing. If you miss this deadline, your license is automatically suspended, and you lose the opportunity to challenge the suspension at a hearing.
What evidence is reviewed at a license suspension hearing?
The hearing officer reviews the arresting officer's report, the results of your chemical test, and any evidence showing whether the officer followed proper procedures. Your attorney challenges the accuracy of the test results and whether the officer had legal grounds to stop you and request a chemical test.
What is a restricted or hardship license?
A restricted license allows you to drive to specific locations, such as work, school, medical appointments, or court-ordered programs, during your suspension period. Forrester Law helps you apply for a restricted license and ensures that you meet the requirements to qualify.
Why does it matter whether the breathalyzer was calibrated correctly?
Breathalyzer devices must be calibrated and maintained according to strict standards to produce accurate results. If the device used in your case was not properly serviced, your attorney can argue that the test results are unreliable and should not be used to justify your license suspension.