Michigan Criminal Lawyers Blog
As all Michigan driver’s license reinstatement lawyers would agree, it is never a good idea to get behind the wheel after consuming alcohol. However, it happens every day and the majority of individuals who drive whether they feel completely sober or highly intoxicated somehow get ‘lucky’ and escape being pulled over by police. However, the more times you try your luck, to more likely it becomes that you WILL get caught – and then things begin to go downhill.
Many people who consume alcohol and drive think that the worst thing that could happen is that they will get pulled over by police on suspicion of drunk driving. While this certainly isn’t a good thing, there are many individuals who have ended up in far more trouble than having their driver’s license suspended or spending a few days in jail. Take for example David Johnson, who was recently sentenced to a minimum of 19 1/2 years in prison after causing a crash in Paw Paw, Michigan which ended in the deaths of three individuals. No doubt losing his privilege to drive is the last thing on his mind right now.
Thankfully, for most individuals who drink and drive the result isn’t so tragic. That being said, having your driver’s license suspended or revoked because of a DUI or drug offense is a very serious matter. When your license has been suspended due to multiple DUIs, getting it reinstated is definitely not a simple matter; there are very specific steps that must be taken, and even then there is no guarantee.
Individuals who wish to go before the DAAD (Driver Assessment and Appeal Division) to appeal the suspension of their license must have a skilled and experienced Michigan drivers license restoration attorney to guide them through the process, which can be quite complex. It isn’t enough to apologize and say you won’t do it again – you must prove your sobriety and convince hearing officers that you will remain sober.
If your driver’s license has been suspended, the best chance you have to get it back is to work with a capable lawyer who has successfully argued on behalf of clients and achieved a 95% success rate. You have only one opportunity per year, so give it your best shot by hiring an attorney with a proven track record.