Relicensing and Proof of Treatment

For folks looking to reinstate their driving privileges: DMV’s rules require proof of successful alcohol treatment before you can get your license back following a DUII conviction. There are a only a few, narrow exceptions: (1) it’s been more than 15 years; (2) a Circuit Court judge signs an order that says you made “sufficient steps” to complete treatment; or (3) it’s an out-of-state DUII conviction we’re talking about. The rule reads as follows:

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Oregon DMV Hearings — Scheduling

When I meet with new clients, they are often embarrassed, confused, and overwhelmed. Among the confusion is the fact that a DUII arrest frequently institutes two separate proceedings against the driver:

(1) The criminal case; and

(2) DMV’s proposed license suspension for failing or refusing a chemical test. Continue reading