Dui
I was arrested for a DUI, at the time
of the 2nd breath test I asked for an
attorney, not understanding a 2nd
one.
I was hauled back off to the hospital
for a blood test. I hired a lawyer to
appeal this, because in Mi it is
considered a refusal and therefore
automatic 1 yr lose of license. The
lawyer I obtained did not do it, when
I received a letter from the state that
I had just lose my license for a year,
I contacted my lawyer, 3 days of him
not returning my call I went to his
office and waited. He said didn't you
do it. Now how was I to know, I
figured that is what I gave him the
money to do. Now it's been 2 days
again, he was going to check into it
and get back with me the next day.
1 more day and my license is gone, I
don't even know if he showed up to
court to plea for me. There may be a
warrent out for my arrest. Any idea's
on what I can do at this point.
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Dui
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Re: Dui
Once you refuse to take the DataMaster test in the police station, you're given a notice that you have 14 days to file a notice of appeal with the DLAD. You must sign and file the original notice. Your attorney would have advised you of this once you told him of your refusal. A hearing would have then been scheduled within approximately six weeks.
If he didn't do this, it was a mistake. However, since you gave no reason for your refusal in your post, it is highly unlikely you would have prevailed at the hearing. The one year suspension would have taken effect later than sooner had you gone to a hearing.
Your lawyer or the court should have informed you of your pretrial hearing. If you're in doubt and can't communicate with the attorney, call the court and ask the criminal or traffic clerk for the date. This will relieve you of any anxiety that a warrant has been issued.
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