BROWN LAW OFFICE OVI/DUI BLOG

WHAT IS AN ADMINISTRATIVE LICENSE SUSPENSION?

            An administrative license suspension, or “ALS”, is imposed on your Ohio driver’s license if you have either submitted to a chemical or breath test and failed, or refused to submit to a chemical or breath test to detect alcohol or drugs. The arresting officer imposes an ALS on behalf of the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles.  After your rights are read to you and you understand the nature of an ALS, the officer seizes your licenses and forwards it to the BMV.

The length of the Administrative License Suspension depends on many factors such as prior convictions or refusals. A Judge might either stay or terminate the ALS where the suspension can either be on hold while the case is pending or be completely terminated and your license can be restored. Judges may or may not grant this and the best possible outcome to render an ALS would be will the help of an experienced OVI/DUI defense attorney.

If a Judge does not grant a stay or termination of an ALS, through the help of an OVI/DUI attorney, you may be able to apply for driving privileges. Be advised that if you are granted driving privileges, the Judge will underline the scope of your privileges. Fail to follow the guidelines and you could end up being charged with driving under suspension.

If you are charged with an OVI, the best thing to do is call an experienced OVI/DUI defense attorney. The laws in Ohio on OVIs can be complicated and change numerous times throughout the years. The Brown Law Office has the experience and knowledge on updated Ohio OVI laws. As members of the American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys, The Brown Law Office has the tools to help with your OVI charge. Call today for a FREE consultation.