Driving is one of the most important privileges we have. Without a license, it can be almost impossible to work, get to school, care for our children or undertake the other necessities of everyday life. We represent individuals who have lost their license due to multiple drug and alcohol offenses or whose license is in danger of suspension due to an implied consent refusal. Additionally, we represent those youthful and elderly driver’s who may be subject to a re-examination.
Driver’s License Restoration
Having your license revoked because of a repeat alcohol or drug offense can be as significant of a sanction as the penalties levied by the courts. We at Mertens, Laxton and Clement encourage you to contact us approximately three months prior to your date of eligibility for restoration so that we can begin our analysis of the specifics of your case and schedule your hearing for a time as soon after your eligibility date as possible. We have extensive experience in these matters and have appeared in virtually every corner of the state for hearings. In addition to proven experience, we have also implemented a specific process, modified to meet the needs of each case that has led to an exemplary success rate.
Implied Consent Hearings
Few people are aware that refusing a breath, blood or urine test offered by a police officer following an arrest for drug and alcohol related driving offenses will result in the suspension of your driver’s license. This is the law and many people miss this explanation in the chaos of an arrest. In addition to helping you with the arrest itself, we at Mertens, Laxton and Clement can help you avoid the loss of your license if you refused the officers test request. We regularly attend these hearings and have an established rapport with both the hearing officers and the police officers we oppose. On those occasions where the officer is able to meet their burden of proof, we have been routinely successful in obtaining court ordered relief to allow our clients to obtain a restricted license based on hardship.
Driver’s License Re-Examination
On occasions, the Secretary of State may call people in for a re-examination of their driving privileges. This could occur because of a bad record, an accident or a complaint from another driver, friend or relative. The result of the re-examination could be required education or a suspension or a revocation of your driver’s license. If prepared appropriately, the hearing can also result in no action being taken against your privileges. We are here to assist you through these hearing so that your privileges can remain intact. Well in advance of the hearing, we will identify the issues that need to be addressed and create a course of action specific to your case that is designed to ensure success when the hearing date arrives.