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Keeping Your Driver’s License

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After you are given a traffic citation or charged with a DUI, you may be worrying about keeping your license. After all, accumulating 12 points on your driving record after traffic violations and criminal convictions can lead to a restricted, suspended or even revoked license. That’s why you should do everything you can to fight any traffic violation, no matter how big or small.

Unfortunately, when you are facing a charge that could put you over the edge, it’s too late to act preventatively. You need to aggressively work to keep your license. A Lansing traffic attorney can help ensure that all actions possible are taken to protect your license.

Fighting The Charges With Help From A Lansing Traffic Attorney

The first thing you should do if facing a traffic violation that would put you at or over 12 points or charges that could immediately take away your driving privileges, such as a DUI or a chemical test refusal, is to call a Lansing traffic attorney to discuss a strategy to fight the charges.

Your Michigan traffic lawyer will find holes in the prosecution’s story and work to counter the evidence against you. We know keeping your license is a priority, so we will work tirelessly to get you acquitted of the charges or work out a plea deal that will not require you to lose your license. Fighting the charges may seem like a waste of time, but many violations that threaten your driving privileges can be successfully defeated.

Driver Reexamination And Appeal

If the violation stands or you acted too late to oppose the charges, there is still hope, even if you reach 12 points. The Secretary of State will order you to report in for a driver reexamination which may include a review of your driving record, tests of your eyesight, an exam of your knowledge of traffic safety and a behind-the-wheel practical driving test. Your attorney can aid you in preparing for this process, showing you how to present the past violations in a better light and helping you prove you have changed.

If you pass all the tests and the examiner concludes that the nature of the offenses for which you were cited do not merit additional punishment, you may be able to walk out without any negative consequence for your license. Unfortunately, this is rare. More often than not, the license will be restricted, suspended or revoked for several months to several years.

Luckily, you have the right to appeal this to the circuit court with representation. An attorney can provide documentation of your attempts to improve the underlying problem causing the citations and show that having your license is vital to your job or taking care of your family. With the help of a well-developed legal strategy, your appeal will be approved, allowing you to keep your license.

How A Lansing Traffic Attorney From DeBruin Law, PLLC May Be Able To Help

At DeBruin Law, PLLC, we know how important keeping your license is to you and your family. That’s why we work tirelessly on your behalf and won’t give up. As experienced Lansing traffic attorneys, we know the courts well enough to design a custom legal strategy to get your unique case the best outcome possible. You can expect individual attention and care from our Michigan traffic lawyers.

If you are facing criminal charges or a traffic violation that may get you points on your driving record, call Lansing traffic attorney Tiffany DeBruin from DeBruin Law, PLLC right away at 517-324-4303 to set up a free consultation on your case. We will listen compassionately to the details of what happened and give you our honest legal opinion about your options. There is always hope of keeping your license. You just have to be willing to fight. Let DeBruin Law, PLLC fight for you.

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