Who calls, and why does it matter?
DUI and DWI callers are frequently reaching out shortly after an arrest, sometimes still at the police station or just released. Many are scared about losing their license or their job, and this is often their first experience with the criminal justice system.
Many states require a request for a DMV administrative hearing within a very short window after arrest, sometimes as little as ten days, separate from the criminal court timeline. Missing that window can mean an automatic license suspension.
What does the agent ask?
- When and where did the arrest happen?
- Was a breath or blood test taken, refused, or not offered?
- Do you know your BAC result, if any?
- Has an arraignment or court date been scheduled?
- Have you had a prior DUI or DWI?
- Is your license currently suspended, and do you hold a commercial license?
What does it capture for conflict and eligibility checks?
If there was a passenger who was also charged, capture their name to check for a potential conflict before the firm agrees to represent either person.
Questions about dui / dwi intake
Is there really a separate deadline from the DMV?
In many states, yes. A DMV license hearing request often has its own short deadline that runs independently of the criminal case timeline, which is why the agent asks for the arrest date right away.
What if the caller refused the breath test?
The agent notes this, since a refusal can carry its own separate consequences that the attorney will want to address quickly.
Does it matter if this is a first offense?
The agent asks about prior DUI or DWI history because it affects how the matter may be charged and what is at stake, and passes that detail to the attorney.
What if the caller has a commercial driver's license?
The agent notes this, since a DUI can carry additional consequences for a commercial license that the attorney will want to flag immediately.
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