When Can I Get My License Back After A DUI In Kentucky?
Driving Under the Influence (DUI) is a serious charge in Kentucky. Kentucky DUI laws are written with stiff penalties for DUI convictions in order to deter people from driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Drivers who are convicted of a DUI in Kentucky charge face fines, jail, community service, alcohol and drug treatment programs and license suspension. The severity of the penalties imposed depends on the charge.
Because you are facing severe punishments if you are convicted of a DUI in Kentucky, do not trust your defense to just any attorney. Contact the experienced DUI defense attorneys of Musselwhite Meinhart & Staples.
How Long Will My License Be Suspended After a DUI in Kentucky
As with all of the other punishments for a DUI in Kentucky, the amount of time your license will be suspended will depend on the DUI charge. In some cases, you may be able to apply for a hardship license to allow you to drive for the purposes of:
- Employment
- Medical care
- School
- Attending an alcohol awareness course
- Attending a driver improvement course
- Attending court-ordered counseling or other programs
DUI First Offense – Your license will be suspended for 30 to 120 days if you are over 21 years of age and 30 to 180 days if you are under 21 years of age. After the suspension period ends and you complete alcohol treatment, your license may be reinstated. A hardship license may be granted after 30 days.
DUI Second Offense – If you are convicted of DUI in Kentucky for a second time, your license will be suspended for a minimum of 12 months up to 18 months. After one year, a judge may grant a hardship license.
DUI Third Offense – This charge carries a license revocation between 24 and 36 months; however, after two years, a judge may grant a hardship license for good cause.
DUI Fourth Offense – The penalty for the fourth offense is license revocation for five years with no chance of obtaining a hardship license during the five-year revocation period.
While all of the punishments for DUI in Kentucky are severe, living without your driver’s license can be very difficult. Contact our office as soon as possible to discuss the possible defenses to a DUI in Kentucky.
Experienced DUI Attorneys Serving Kentucky Families Since 1982
The DUI lawyers at Musselwhite Meinhart & Staples have been helping individuals just like you since 1982. Our attorneys have the expertise and knowledge you need to develop a strong defense in your DUI case.
Call our office at 270-351-6032 or to schedule a consultation with one of our Radcliff and Elizabethtown Brandenburg, and Louisville DUI attorneys. If you prefer, you can send a secure message through our online contact form and one of our helpful staff members will contact you to answer your questions about DUI in Kentucky. We have offices in Radcliff and Elizabethtown and Louisville for your convenience.