DUI Law & Penalties: Administrative Suspension Law

Tampa DUI Attorneys

Administrative Suspension Law - s. 322.2615, F.S., s. 316.193, F.S., s. 316.1932, F.S.

Administrative suspension of one's driver's license or driving privileges will occur after a Tampa DUI arrest, provided the driver fails to schedule a DMV hearing or is found guilty at his or her DMV hearing. If you have been charged with driving under the influence, it is very important to contact an attorney right away to discuss the case and your rights. Failure to schedule a DMV hearing or being found guilty will result in:

• A first suspension for driving with an unlawful alcohol level (with a blood alcohol concentration of .08% or greater) will last for 6 months. A second or subsequent suspension will last 1 year.
• A first suspension for a refusal to submit to a breath test, blood test or urine test will last for 1 year. A second or subsequent refusal will result in an 18 month suspension.

The suspension will be effective immediately. However, the arresting officer will issue a temporary permit which will be valid for 10 days from the arrest date.

DUI Defense Attorneys in Tampa, Florida

At Thomas & Paulk, we are qualified to represent you at your DMV hearing. Remember that you have only 10 days from the date of your arrest to schedule your hearing. Otherwise, your license will be automatically suspended. An attorney at our firm can represent you at your hearing and schedule this for you.

Contact a Tampa DUI lawyer at Thomas & Paulk regarding your administrative license suspension.