If a driver is arrested for DUI and blows above the legal limit (.08) or refuses the breath test, their license will be administratively suspended. This suspension is issued immediately after the arrest and is completely independent of the criminal case. The outcome of the administrative hearing does not affect the criminal case. Even if the criminal charges are dropped, the initial administrative suspension remains. However, winning the administrative hearing and having the suspension set aside can impact any future court suspension if found guilty of DUI.
First Court Date and Pre-Trial Conference
An “Arraignment” is the first court appearance in a criminal matter. It usually occurs about a month after the arrest. During an arraignment, the driver is brought before the court and informed of the charges. The defendant then enters a “guilty” or “not guilty” plea. Defendants rarely plead guilty at this stage.
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