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© 1997 by Steven Pradell

Alaskans charged with the crime of driving under the influence of alcohol (DWI) may not be aware that they have important legal rights which will be lost if they do not act within seven days of their arrest. Those accused of DWI often overlook the tiny print contained on the temporary license stating that within seven days, you must request an administrative hearing from the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). If you do not do so, your driver's license will automatically be suspended and you will lose your right to have a DMV hearing. Even if you win a jury trial on your DWI, your license will still be suspended if you do not request a DMV hearing within 7 days and win at that hearing. What should you do? One option is to contact an attorney immediately after you have been charged to learn your rights and to properly prepare your request for administrative DMV hearing and submit it in a timely manner. Calling an attorney on the eighth day after you are charged may be a costly error!

The lawyers at Pradell and Associates can provide legal advice regarding your criminal charges, or address legal questions about personal injury, family law, wills and probate issues. Attorneys can normally see new clients soon after your call to the office, conveniently located within walking distance of the state and federal court buildings. A helpful staff provides prompt, courteous service. Give Pradell and Associates a call, at (907) 279-4529. This article is not intended to provide legal advice and should not be relied on for that purpose.