Driver's License Reinstatement

In Minnesota, your driver's license can be revoked or suspended for a traffic offense, such as DWI. However, license revocation is handled in civil court instead of criminal court like a DWI defense. This means you have two separate cases on your hands. With the help of a qualified and knowledgeable Minneapolis driver's license revocation defense attorney and DWI lawyer, you can fight both DWI charges and license revocation.

Charles Segal has the experience and commitment that you need in both cases. You have things to do, so the belief isn't that you should surrender your driver's license without fighting. With the right advocate in your corner, you can fight revocation and have a satisfactory outcome. Many people throughout Minneapolis, St. Paul, and the entire Twin Cities have successfully fought revocation and won.

Fast Action Against License Revocation

To fight license revocation or suspension, you have 30 days from the date of the notice of revocation to take action against the Commissioner of Public Safety. The date of a DWI arrest is considered the date of notice.

The most common mistake that people make when faced with license suspension or revocation is failing to request a judicial hearing within the 30-day timeframe. Mr. Segal can file this request for you so that action can be taken immediately.

Another matter that has to be addressed is that it's possible to win the criminal case by having charges dismissed but still lose your driver's license. This is due to both matters being handled in different courts. On the other hand, it's possible to be convicted of DWI and still get back your driver's license.

If your license is revoked, you could be looking at the following revocation periods if you don't fight back and win your case:

• 90 days to one year for a first offense, depending on blood alcohol concentration or if the revocation is due to sobriety test refusal.
• One year to two years for a second offense, depending on blood alcohol concentration or sobriety test refusal.
• Three years for the third offense.
• Four years for the fourth offense.
• Six years for the fifth offense.
• Drivers under 21 years of age lose their license for longer periods of time.

Offenders that have a blood alcohol concentration 0.16 or more may be required to install an ignition interlock device on their vehicles to regain their driving privileges.

A Revocation And Suspension Attorney Who Fights For You

License revocation or suspension is something that must be taken very seriously. Charles Segal is a very experienced Minneapolis driver's license revocation defense attorney in the Twin Cities, helping clients with their DWI and license suspension and revocation cases.

Contact A Minneapolis Driver's License Revocation Defense Attorney

Having your driver's license revoked can have serious consequences for you to deal with, especially since you need to drive to go to and from work, run errands, and take care of other important tasks. Fortunately, you can challenge license revocation so you can get your driving privileges restored, but you have to act quickly. To learn more about your rights and options, call Segal Defense, P.A. at 612-299-1110 to request a free consultation.