Everyone can make a mistake from time to time. Some mistakes have few consequences, whereas others can be life changing. A DUI arrest has the potential to affect a person's life for years to come. In these cases, a person can face a variety of serious penalties including jail or prison time, large fines, driver education classes, mandatory community service, an ignition interlock device and other punishments.
One penalty that can affect an Oregon resident in the long term is a driver's licenses suspension. When a person's license is suspended or revoked, it can be difficult for that person to get to and from work, school or social events. Without the legal use of a car, people can be trapped in a small radius around their homes.
Moreover, there are procedures in place for a license reinstatement that can often be difficult to complete. According to the Oregon Department of Transportation, certain requirements must be in order for the person to be eligible for reinstatement. These requirements will vary based on the reasons why the person lost the license in the first place. In some cases, it will require a certain amount of time to have passed.
Once the requirements have been met, people must pay a reinstatement fee, which also varies based on the circumstances in each case, to the DMV. People must also clear any suspensions or revocations in other states to have a license reinstated in Oregon.
Meeting the requirements for license reinstatement and submitting the required materials can be difficult without legal help. In many cases, it is important to avoid a suspension in the first place. An attorney can help those accused of DUI avoid conviction and these penalties. For those who have been convicted, an attorney can help them understand and navigate the reinstatement process.
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