What is the worst that can happen to my drivers license?
Consequences to your license vary with regard to whether you are charged with a first offense, second offense, etc. For a first time offense a six month suspension may be imposed, however if there was an injury involved, or a refusal to take the “official” blood or breath test, or a commercial license was involved, a one year suspension may be imposed. For a second offense, within ten years, the penalties range from a one year suspension to a lifetime revocation if a commercial license is involved. It is important to realize that, in most cases, there are two DMV actions working at the same time. The first is the Administrative Per Se (APS) which is the action that follows the police taking your drivers license and giving you a 30-day temporary (pink) license. The second is the “mandatory” action after the court notifies the DMV following a conviction. Unless you are able to avoid a conviction, either on the court or the DMV level, the license will be suspended. The question is for low
