My question involves a driver's license issued by the State of: Indiana
I live and work in Indiana. Last December I was arrested for OWI just over the border of Michigan. The officer read me the 'Chemical Test Rights' but i was unclear on a few things. I asked him to re-read it or let me see the document for 2 minutes.. He refused. At this point I told him, 'Officer, I do not understand what you have read me', at which point he started filling out the 'refusal' paperwork. As you know, that means an automatic one year suspension! I have been to one appeal hearing a few weeks ago, but was denied. I have another opportunity but i dont know if its worth trying.. Are these ever thrown out? or is it a waste of all of our time? And should i be dealing directly with Indiana since that where i wish to get my liscense back?
Also, seeing as how i am an Indiana residant and this happened in Michigan, my probation officer is about 45 min away.. my alcohol counciling is 30 min away.. and my work is 20 min away.. will the secretary of state take that into account in granting me my restricted liscense? Without that I dont know how i can fulfill my obligations to the court.
Thank you for any advice you have.. i could really use it!
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