Request a Hearing to Prevent Driver's License Suspension
After a DUI arrest in Utah, your driver's license will not be automatically suspended. Instead, you have 10 calendar days from the date of your arrest to formally request a driver's license hearing with the Utah Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV).
Ten Day Time Limit to Request a Driver's License Hearing: If you do not request a driver's license hearing within 10 calendar days of the date of your arrest, then your driver's license will be automatically suspended for 90 days to two years. You will have no option to request a restricted driver's license for work or child care purposes, and you will have no chance to appeal the suspension.
It can be very helpful to have assistance from an experienced DUI defense lawyer at the administrative hearing stage. Even though the driver's license hearing is not a criminal court proceeding, the hearing will give your lawyer a chance to get an early look at the state's case against you. Your attorney can use that information when preparing a defense to the criminal DUI charges.
Can a Non-Utah Driver's License Be Suspended?
Yes. If you are arrested for a DUI while driving in Utah, and if you don't request and win a driver's license hearing, then the suspension of your driver's license will be communicated to - and honored by - your home state.
A Utah DUI Defense Law Firm: Schatz, Anderson & Uday, LLC
Schatz, Anderson & Uday, LLC, is a well-known criminal defense law firm with an active and successful DUI defense practice. Our attorneys have received some of the same DUI training as that received by law enforcement officers, and we are frequently asked to make presentations to other attorneys on complex DUI topics.
SAU attorney Jason Schatz was the first Utah lawyer to be board certified in DUI Defense Law by the National College of DUI Defense, in conjunction with the American Bar Association.
From our office in Salt Lake City, SAU attorneys represent clients throughout Utah, including communities in and around Ogden and Provo.
Additional Information About Criminal Law and DUI Defense
If you are seeking general information about DUI defense, we encourage you to browse the following pages of our Web site:
- Breath and Blood Tests
- Commercial Drivers Licenses & DUIs
- Felony DUI
- Field Sobriety Tests
- Ignition Interlock Device
- Implied Consent Law
- Underage DUIs
- Drunk Driving & DUI Information Center
- DUI FAQ
Schedule a Consultation to Ask About Your Specific Case
Every DUI case is different. You have a strictly limited timeframe within which you must request an administrative hearing to try to save your driver's license. For these reasons, we encourage you to contact our office immediately if you have questions about your specific DUI arrest. To make a free and confidential appointment with one of our lawyers, call toll free 866-604-3696 or use our online contact form.
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