Appealing a 5 yr. license denial?
Hello everyone, and thank you in advance for looking. I was charged with a felony DWI (it was my third DWI) in October of 2005. I went through what Missouri calls DWI/Drug Court, which is essentially a rehabilitation program (rigorous drug testing, really expensive, classes, etc.) that lasts a year long. I graduated that on time with no violations in Oct. 2006, and since then have had no run-ins with the law and I'm keeping in line with probation with no problems of any sort.
My sentence was a five-year license denial, along with five years' probation and completion of Drug Court. I was wondering, though, has anyone attempted to appeal a five-year denial and get their license back early? I just graduated college this past December and I'm looking for a job, but I'm finding it increasingly difficult without a vehicle (surprise there, right?) and my girlfriend and I are trying to get a place together, but with no job and no car....anyway, you get the gist, I think. We're both in our mid-20's and still living with our parents, and this can get frustrating.
Anyway, I can't apply for a hardship because in MO, if you've got any sort of felony on your driving record, they refuse to give one. But if I were to give the court good, fair reason (just graduated college, steady girlfriend, job-hunting) to reinstate me, does anyone think they would, OR, has anyone heard of the court doing this on the basis of "good behavior"?
My lawyer tells me there's no way in hell to get it back, but I can't accept that. He just knows I can't afford to pay him to take it to court. There's got to be some way to fight this thing. I've got until the end of 2010; that's too long.
Thank you,
Justin