DMV DWI Hearing Lawyers in NY

Representing Clients At DMV Hearings

If you refused to take a breathalyzer or other chemical test after a traffic stop, the DMV may try to take away your driver's license. But if you act quickly to hire a New York suspended license lawyer and request a hearing, it may be possible for you to keep your license.

At Anelli Xaiver, PC, our attorneys have helped clients throughout New York avoid the serious consequences of a suspended license. No matter where you are charged in New York State, we are confident our firm will give you the best possible outcome due to our extensive training and sole focus on DWI Defense. Contact us today to get a knowledgeable lawyer on your side.

Will You Be Able to Keep Your Driver's License?

While most DWI-related proceedings take place in criminal court, the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has the authority to revoke your driver's license for a year or more and impose a fine if you have refused the breath test or another chemical test.

If you are threatened with a suspended license, you have a right to an administrative license suspension (ALS) hearing before an administrative law judge. At this hearing, your attorney may be able to save your license by bringing up issues such as the following.

• Did you really refuse the test?: In order for your license to be revoked, you need to have persistently refused chemical testing. There is a procedure the police must follow before a refusal will be considered a persistent refusal.
• Was the traffic stop legal?: The police cannot stop a car without a reasonable suspicion that the driver is violating some criminal or traffic law. If your traffic stop was unconstitutional, you should never have been asked to take a test in the first place.

You have limited time to request a DMV hearing, so you should act now. Hiring a lawyer can make the difference between keeping and losing your license. Don't hesitate to contact us to discuss your options.