Section 1.35 No Credit of Time From a Point Suspension or Revocation to a Refusal Revocation

• Library: DWI 2014

A chemical refusal revocation does not run concurrent with the corresponding point suspension or revocation—unless carefully orchestrated by counsel. The offense of driving while intoxicated is criminal in nature and is a separate action from a chemical refusal revocation. Yet, the Director has the authority to take action against a driver’s driving privileges in both situations. If carefully orchestrated by counsel, the one-year chemical refusal revocation and the point revocation/suspension may begin at...