Hardship License in Suffolk County

By Suffolk County Criminal Lawyers

If you have been arrested for driving while intoxicated (DWI) in Suffolk County, the court (Suffolk County First District Court) will suspend or revoke your ability to drive while your matter is pending before the court. To drive to work and other important places, you will have to obtain a hardship license in Suffolk County, New York after a DWI arrest, you must: Apply for a hardship license, Attend a hardship hearing, and prove extreme hardship.
The hardship hearing usually happens within three days of your arraignment. You should retain an experienced DWI Lawyer in Suffolk County as soon as possible to help you prepare for the hearing.
At the hardship hearing, you'll need to provide the following evidence:
Proof of employment
Proof of income
Proof that you have no one to drive you to your destination
Proof of the cost of transportation
Proof of your schedule
Proof of the location you need to travel to
In certain cases, you may need a witness to testify to your claim of extreme hardship. Your testimony alone may not be enough.
You may not get a hardship license if you:
Refused to take a chemical test
Have been convicted of drunk driving or pled guilty to drunk driving within the last five years
If your application is denied, you may need to wait until thirty (30) days have passed, and you may apply for a conditional license while your case is pending in any Suffolk County Court.
To help, you should always obtain the guidance of a DWI Lawyer in Suffolk County.