Jacksonville DHSMV Hearing Lawyer
Don't Miss Your Deadline to Request a Hearing
Separate from the criminal process, those who are arrested for drunk driving in Florida will face two separate hearings: the criminal hearing and the administrative hearing. The administrative hearing is not required, but it is your only chance to fight a license suspension after a DUI. Anyone arrested for DUI has the right to request this hearing with the Florida Department of Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV), but you only have ten days before this right expires, and your opportunity to restore your license is gone.
The DHSMV request and hearing is not necessarily a simple process, and it is extremely important that no time is wasted in getting the involvement of a high-quality attorney.
According to Florida Statutes § 322.2615 (2012), once someone has been arrested for alleged drunk driving, the arresting officer will give them a 10-day temporary permit. Within 5 days of the arrest, the arresting officer will send to the department the following: the driver’s license, an affidavit which explicitly explains the grounds of arrest, results of all breath, blood, or urine tests, field sobriety test observations, and notice of suspension.
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Over 100 Years of Combined Experience Handling Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, DUI, and Family Law Related Matters.
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Jason K.S. PorterFounding AttorneyRead BioJason K.S. Porter, Esquire, has earned an excellent reputation among clients and peers for his legal skills and dedication to his clients.
He has been awarded a 10.0 Superb Avvo Ratingin both personal injury and criminal defense. His high-quality professional service has been recognized by his peers with a Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent® Rating.
These awards are testimony to his personal standard of excellence in the legal field. He has many devoted and grateful clients.
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Nicole M. CarlucciFamily Law AttorneyRead BioNicole Carlucci is an experienced and compassionate family law attorney who has practiced law and worked in legal education in Jacksonville for nearly thirty years. With a broad range of legal knowledge and experience, she focuses exclusively on family law.
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Jon LorimierMulti-Practice AttorneyRead BioMr. Lorimier has a wealth of knowledge in family law practice and is dedicated to achieving his client’s goals while simultaneously making navigating the legal process as easy as possible. Through Mr. Lorimier’s years practicing family law, he has assisted hundreds of clients with their most personal issues, balancing a firm grasp of the law and zealous advocacy with a desire to be compassionate and empathetic with his clients.
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Richard C. WatsonPersonal Injury AttorneyRead BioA lifelong resident of the Jacksonville area, Mr. Watson grew up in St. Augustine, Florida. After attending high school in Jacksonville, Mr. Watson attended Wofford College in Spartanburg, South Carolina. There, he obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Foreign Languages. Mr. Watson later attended Samford University’s Cumberland School of Law, where he received his Juris Doctorate in 1991.
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Jeanna FieldFamily Law AttorneyRead BioJeanna Field developed her interest in law after working as a Realtor in her early twenties, where she saw firsthand how important strong legal guidance can be in people’s lives. Although she initially pursued a degree in Aviation Computer Science, she realized her passion was not in programming but in helping individuals navigate meaningful life transitions.
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Jason K.S. Porter (ES)Abogado FundadorRead Bio
Jason KS Porter, abogado, se ha ganado una excelente reputación entre clientes y colegas por sus habilidades legales y su dedicación a sus clientes.
Ha recibido la máxima calificación (10.0) en Avvo tanto en lesiones personales como en defensa penal. Su servicio profesional de alta calidad ha sido reconocido por sus colegas con la calificación AV Preeminent® de Martindale-Hubbell®.
Estos premios son testimonio de su excelencia en el ámbito jurídico. Cuenta con numerosos clientes fieles y agradecidos.
Informal and Formal DHSMV Hearings in Florida
Should the defendant request an informal hearing with the DHSMV, they will attend one that is conducted by an employee of the department. At an informal hearing, there is no requirement for the arresting officer or any witnesses to attend; instead, it will consist solely of reviewing all of the documents that had been previously submitted to the department. The department’s decision regarding the suspension of the defendant’s license must be mailed to the address of record within 21 days of the expiration.
On the other hand, should the defendant request a formal hearing, it will still be held by a department employee; however, it will be much more thorough. During a formal hearing, there will be the opportunity to administer oaths, examine any witnesses, and hear any supporting testimony. Instead of keeping the focus solely on submitted documents, it will look much further. Following the completed of the formal hearing, the department is required to send notice within seven working days.
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