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Driving Under the Influence (Drivers License)

The second case is the Drivers License hearing conducted by the Division of Motor Vehicles. The case begins when the officer hands the driver with a Form DC-27 (also referred to as a "Law Enforcement Officer's Certification, or commonly referred to a the "pink sheet" because it is usually 8.5" x 11" and is pink). Once served upon the driver by the officer, the driver has 14 calendar days to request an administrative hearing on whether his/her license will suspended, restricted or both. Failure to request a hearing within the 14 calendar days, results in the Division of Motor Vehicles taking action against the driver's license in the form of suspension, restriction or both, and the driver has no voice in the outcome. The Division of Motor Vehicles will take their action on the 30th calendar day after the officer hands the driver the DC-27, unless a hearing has been requested.

The best advice, if you have a DC-27 and don't know what to do with it, is to immediately contact a lawyer to help you complete your request for administrative hearing. This is particularly true if you have witnesses to be subpoenaed, other than the officers involved in your case.

The following is the administrative penalties for testing over .08 or refusing the test, broken down by offense:
 



If, after reading this, you have questions, please do not hesitate to make an appointment to discuss your case. Call us at (795)537-4603.