Michigan Secretary of State Services

Times When You Had Better Request A SOS DAAD Hearing

If you're facing the possibility of having your license suspended or revoked (or if it's already been suspended or revoked), or you've been arrested for OWI and might lose your license if you're convicted, then you need to know how Secretary of State Driver Assessment Appeal Division (SOS DAAD) hearings can have a major bearing on your problem.

You may not know this, but there are many situations which can cause you to be faced with a SOS DAAD Hearing. It is possible, actually, for you to be involved in several different SOS DAAD Hearings. Whether or not you're also faced with going through the criminal justice system, a SOS DAAD Hearing can be crucial.

Why is it so important to request this hearing?

Simply because if you don't your license could be suspended or revoked, and you could be arrested and possibly sent to jail for driving without a valid license. And the only way to avoid these results is to request a hearing within the time limit given you.

If this sounds serious, you're right, it is. We believe that this is why it is wrong for you to try to go through the hearing process by yourself. You see, these hearings are technical in nature and only look at limited issues. As a result, you'll probably find that doing it yourself was not a wise decision.

By calling our office, you'll get an attorney having many years of experience representing people just like you at motor vehicle hearings. This means that we know the ins and outs of this process, what points must be made to save your license, and when to bring up the relevant issues and defenses.

Let's start by going through these different types of hearings one by one.

Hearings

Suspension Hearings

If you drove in the state of Michgan while your alcohol level was above .08 or you refused to take a chemical test upon request by an officer, you will face a total suspension of all driving privileges. You do have a right to a hearing before this suspension takes effect, but you must act quickly to preserve your rights.

Points Hearings

If you exceed the number of points allowable for your license, you right to drive may be suspended. You have a right to a hearing on whether your license should be suspended and for how long.

Restricted License Hearings

If your license is suspended, you may qualify for a restricted license for necessary driving.

Interstate Compact Hearings in Colorado

If your right to drive has been taken away by any state other than Colorado, you may qualify for a Colorado driver license, if Colorado's law is more lenient.

Driver's Services

In addition to the hearings we just covered, there are other times when you'll more than likely need a lawyer's help for issues we call Driver's Services.

Here's a brief rundown on these.

Motor Vehicle Record Review

We will obtain and review record and explain where you stand with regard to Michigan law.

Reinstatement of Driving Privileges

Once your suspension or revocation of driving privlege is over, you must reinstate before you drive. If you fail to do so, you face serious penalties. We can assist you with the reinstatement process.

Alcohol Review Hearings

If you have been revoked for more than one year in part for an alcohol offense, you may be able to qualify for a license if you equip your car with an interlock. We can advise you what to do.

Michigan Point System

If you exceed the maximum points for your license, your license will be suspended. You may qualify for a restricted license.

In summary, through these hearings we protect your interests through our training and experience, we make sure that you're being treated fairly, and we make sure that you don't get your license revoked or suspended when it shouldn't be.

One last thing. It's important.

If you've been arrested for OWI in Michigan, it's also critical that your request your Secretary of State Driver Assessment Appeal Division (SOS DAAD) hearing within 14 days in writing of your arrest.

You see, these SOS DAAD hearings provide me with the chance to question the police officer under oath. The hearings provide us with the chance to get his/her testimony soon after your arrest--to freeze it--so he/she cannot change it or claim in court that he/she can't remember what happened. And believe us, this sort of thing happens all the time.

Further, it gives us the chance in the least expensive way to evaluate your case, thus giving you a good idea on your odds of success at a trial or a motion to suppress evidence. For more information about saving your license and freedom if you've been arrested for OWI, click on the link below, titled MICHIGAN OWI FRONT PAGE.

So call us today at 1-866-7NoJail, 1-866-766-5245 for your free phone consultation. You'll learn how our aggressive defense team can help you keep your license.