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When your driver's license is in jeopardy you have the right to a hearing
or a re-examination conducted by a hearing officer in the Driver Safety
Division of the Department of Motor Vehicles. Included in this right is
the right to examine all of the evidence against you. After objectively
viewing the case in its entirety, ask yourself if driving is in your best
interest and does not pose an unreasonable risk to others. If you believe
you are capable of safe driving, pursue a full hearing at DMV.
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Many people
with skill or knowledge actions are able to successfully retain or
reinstate their licenses by representing themselves. An attorney is most
helpful in cases with complicated legal issues or complex fact patterns.
Additionally, those who are uncomfortable making a presentation often
prefer to have a professional orchestrate the presentation of facts and
legal arguments. In many cases however, a typical subject can perform
adequately with some counselling. In sum, it is a question of degree and
cost versus benefit.
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In our
experience the majority of those who face a "lack of skill" revocation and attempt to maintain their privilege
to drive are successful. It may, however, require some perseverance
as several DMV dates may have to be set including multiple test dates.
Further, it is important to realize that one failure or bad experience
with DMV is not the end of the road.
In fact, many people who ultimately obtain
their licenses fail at one point or another in
the process. Additional information is available on this site
for senior drivers and those with medical suspensions.
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