What is the name of your state? California
At the end of December 2006 I was pulled over and arrested for a DUI. I blew a 0.07 but under the age of 21. I scheduled a DMV hearing and shortly received a notice in the mail that my license was officially suspended for a period of 1 year from February 07 - February 08 and can get my license reinstated February 08. Due to shady circumstances from my arrest, my lawyer dragged my case on for a period of 8 months till I was burnt out enough to just give up and plead guilty. I did so and was convicted on August 16, 2007. Today, I received in the mail a letter stating my license has been revoked from August 16 2007 and may not be reinstated before August 16 2008.
After serving a little over 6 months of my official suspension period, which I was told and confirmed by the DMV, I was given a NEW revocation period.
So far, I've been placed on Probation, did some Jail Time, pay thousands of dollars from my pocket between lawyer fees and court fines, and served over 50% of my license suspension period. I was also told this week by my probation officer that I can have my license reinstated in February of 2008.
It also mentions I have 94 days to seek review of this action in court. I think this will be appropriate.
With this all said, my questions are: Could this possibly be an administrative or common mistake? Should I have my lawyer present during court? Does the traffic court judge have the authority to overrule OR set back revocation period from the original suspension start date (Feb 08).
I greatly appreciate any advice.
At the end of December 2006 I was pulled over and arrested for a DUI. I blew a 0.07 but under the age of 21. I scheduled a DMV hearing and shortly received a notice in the mail that my license was officially suspended for a period of 1 year from February 07 - February 08 and can get my license reinstated February 08. Due to shady circumstances from my arrest, my lawyer dragged my case on for a period of 8 months till I was burnt out enough to just give up and plead guilty. I did so and was convicted on August 16, 2007. Today, I received in the mail a letter stating my license has been revoked from August 16 2007 and may not be reinstated before August 16 2008.
After serving a little over 6 months of my official suspension period, which I was told and confirmed by the DMV, I was given a NEW revocation period.
So far, I've been placed on Probation, did some Jail Time, pay thousands of dollars from my pocket between lawyer fees and court fines, and served over 50% of my license suspension period. I was also told this week by my probation officer that I can have my license reinstated in February of 2008.
It also mentions I have 94 days to seek review of this action in court. I think this will be appropriate.
With this all said, my questions are: Could this possibly be an administrative or common mistake? Should I have my lawyer present during court? Does the traffic court judge have the authority to overrule OR set back revocation period from the original suspension start date (Feb 08).
I greatly appreciate any advice.