Administrative Licensing Actions

In the 1980s, hundreds of state laws targeting alcohol impaired driving were enacted. Of these laws, the laws that remain among the most well-known are the alcohol license suspension laws. Today 41 states and the District of Columbia have enacted alcohol license suspension laws.

Alcohol suspension laws authorize police officers to confiscate the license of a driver who either fails or refuses to take tests for blood alcohol levels. If you have been charged with a DUI or had your license revoked under the alcohol license suspension laws, contact the experienced Rhode Island DUI defense attorney James Powderly at 401-662-9006 today.

Facts about Alcohol License Suspension Laws

Alcohol license suspension laws vary from state to state, but there are certain things that generally stay consistent, including the following:

• Drivers are given a notice of suspension-this notice may also serve as a temporary driving permit until further proceedings.
• The temporary issued permit is typically valid for 7 to 90 days depending on when the suspension is challenged.
• If there is no challenge or the judge decides to uphold the suspension, the license may be suspended for a specific period of time-upheld suspensions vary among jurisdictions from 2 days to a year for first-time offenders.

If your license has been suspended for refusal to allow alcohol testing, discussing your options with an experienced DUI attorney can help you protect your rights and freedoms.

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If you have been charged with a DUI or had your license revoked under license suspension laws, contact the experienced Rhode Island DUI defense attorney James Powderly at 401-662-9006 for a free initial consultation.