Thursday, July 29, 2010

From the category archives:

Driver License Restoration

Home State Driver License Sanctions for Michigan DUI

May 14, 2010

If you are an out-of-state driver accused or convicted of a Michigan DUI, understanding what driver license sanctions might apply can be a tricky business.  There is a second question you may have after a Michigan DUI conviction, which is “when will the driver license sanctions be applied?” Because of our federalist system, Michigan can [...]

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Illinois License Sanctions for Michigan DUI Conviction

June 5, 2009

The Effect of an Out-of-State DUI Conviction on an Illinois Licensed Driver and How to Deal with it By Donald J. Ramsell A new client comes into your office. He is an Illinois resident who was arrested for DUI while vacationing in your state. In addition to questions about what is likely to happen as [...]

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DLR Judge Wrongly Interprets Sobriety Law

May 7, 2009

As has been explained in various articles throughout this web site if you are a repeat drunk driver in Michigan then you will have your driver’s license revoked for life.  After that happens, the only way to get your license back will be to file a petition for Driver License Restoration (DLR).  You will have [...]

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Dealing with the Stress of Not Having a License

May 7, 2009

After nearly two decades of practice I have learned how much stress and anxiety is caused by not having a license.  This is especially true in Michigan where there is almost no viable public transportation. In Michigan, the law provides that when you are arrested for drunk driving your plastic license is destroyed by the [...]

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Non-Payment of Michigan’s Driver Responsibilty Fees No Longer Cause for Suspension.

April 7, 2009

Michigan’s driver responsibility fees (DRF) started when the legislature amended Michigan’s drunk driving laws so as to bring Michigan into compliance with the federal .08 standard.  This occurred in 2003.  Since that time drivers who did not pay their fees would have their operator’s license suspended. For crimes like drunk driving, the fees were as [...]

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When to Appeal the Unsuccessful DAAD Hearing

March 30, 2009

Ok, so despite all of your best efforts and hard work, you presented your case to the Hearing Officer and lost.  This probably seems unfair, and maybe the Hearing Officer was wrong.  Now what do you do? Michigan drivers have the right to appeal a Hearing Officer’s denial of their petition for restoration of driving [...]

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Character Letters for Driver License Appeals

March 30, 2009

In Michigan, if you are convicted of two or more drunk driving offenses within seven years, then your license will be revoked for life.  However, depending on the circumstances, you may be eligible to ask for your driving privilege to be restored after either a one year or five year waiting period.  These driver license [...]

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