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What happens to my suspended license?Currently awaiting my next court date. I have completed my evaluation and feel confident that the DUI charge will be dropped to supervision. With that being said, how does this ruling affect my license suspension? Will that be automatically lifted or would I need to petition to have the suspension rescinded? Attorney answers (3)
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Answered over 2 years ago.
DUI / DWI Attorney in Denver, CO.
In most jurisdictions, the license suspension is completely independent of the criminal case.
Depending on why the criminal case is being dropped, you may have an issue worthy of appeal on the license suspension. Contact a Chicago area criminal defense attorney to discuss your case quickly. There are time limits in which appeals must be filed. Best of luck.
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Reputation Level 13
Answered over 2 years ago.
DUI / DWI Attorney in Naperville, IL.
The fact that the criminal case is dropped, or you are found not guilty, does not have any effect on the suspension for refusing the breath test. Your lawyer will need to petition to rescind the suspension on other grounds in order to lift the suspension.
Reputation Level 10
Answered over 2 years ago.
DUI / DWI Attorney in Addison, IL.
Nothing that happens on the criminal charge of DUI has any affect on the suspension period. They are two separate entities with two different burdens of proof. Make sure you have a good attorney with you that can explain this in a more in-depth manner.
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