How the firm approaches the work
An Administrative License Revocation matter concerns driving privileges and follows a different process from the criminal prosecution. A favorable or unfavorable development in one proceeding does not automatically decide the other.
Because procedural requirements and deadlines can be important, a person who receives notice of a potential suspension should have the documents reviewed promptly rather than assuming the criminal court will address the license issue.
What an ALR review may involve
- The notice provided to the driver
- The asserted basis for the stop and arrest
- Alleged refusal or test-result evidence
- Officer reports, sworn documents, and available video
- Whether a hearing should be requested and how it relates to the criminal defense
Using the hearing effectively
The proceeding can provide an opportunity to examine the government’s account, preserve testimony, and identify issues that may also matter in the DWI case. Strategy should be tailored to the complete situation.
Coordinated representation
The firm evaluates both the driver-license and criminal consequences so that decisions in one matter are not made without considering the other.