If you’ve lost your driver’s license because of several drunk driving convictions, what do you have to prove to get your driver’s license reinstated?
The key to restoration of your driving privileges is a clear and convincing demonstration of your sobriety and your commitment to remain sober. One effective way to demonstrate your sincerity is to participate in a program such as Alcoholics Anonymous.. Alcoholics Anonymous attendance can establish your commitment with this highly regarded program in your efforts to maintain your sobriety.
Next, you must convince the hearing officer that the chance of you falling back into a substance abuse mode is minimal. A favorable substance abuse evaluation is very helpful. For example, a substance abuse evaluator’s opinion that your chance of continued sobriety is “good” would help prove that you have a low probability of getting drunk again.
Third, you must demonstate your commitment to drive safely and within the law. All of the things mentioned before are relevant here. In addition, your testimony as to why you need to drive is important. For example, perhaps you need a driver’s license to get a better job.
Finally, you must prove that you have been sober for 6 to 12 months before your hearing. You will testify how many months you have been sober. Supporting letters from witnesses may also verify this. Alcoholics Anonymous attendance can bolster your testimony.
How convincing do you have to be to prove your case? The formal standard is that your case must be clearly convincing. In short, your case has to be very strong. Please note that every individual’s case is unique. Each person will have to overcome the same legal hurdles to prevail. But the evidence each person uses to overcome those legal hurdles will be different and varied.