Have You Been Threatened With Loss of Your License?
If you've been charged with DUI, accumulated several speeding tickets or fallen behind on child support, you could be facing suspension of your driver's license. But no matter what your circumstances, you have a right to a fair hearing before your license is suspended.
At the Law Office of William P. Churchill, III, P.C., in Atlanta, we are experienced at defending clients facing driver's license suspension. Our founder, attorney William P. Churchill, III, is a former Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) who understands how the system works. In his capacity as an ALJ, Mr. Churchill has handled literally hundreds of administrative license suspension cases.
We are fully prepared to request a hearing on your behalf and aggressively stand up for your rights. Contact us today for a free consultation.
Understanding the Reasons for License Suspension
Under Georgia law, there are several circumstances that can result in suspension of your driver's license. In all of these cases, you have a right to a hearing before administrative license suspension (ALS) takes effect. Among the most common circumstances are:
- Drunk driving charges: In many counties, if you are pulled over on suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI) and you fail or refuse a breath test, your license will be suspended automatically unless you request an administrative hearing within ten days.
- Points on your driving record: Every time you plead guilty to a traffic ticket or are otherwise convicted of a traffic offense, points will be assessed on your driving record. If you accumulate 15 points within 24 months, the state can move to suspend your license. Drivers under the age of 21 face suspension for a wide variety of offenses.
- Child support enforcement: License suspension has also been made available as one among many possible penalties for failure to pay child support.
Moving Quickly to Protect Your Driving Privileges
No matter why you have been threatened with license suspension, you may only have a limited time to request a fair hearing on the merits of your case. Contacting a lawyer as soon as you learn of the possibility of license suspension may help you keep your license.
Our administrative law attorneys are experienced at helping clients identify and pursue all options for avoiding driver's license suspension. To discuss what we can do in your case, please request a free initial consultation.
