Q: i pleaded guilty to first time DUI but was told i wouldn't loose my license at sentencing now pen dot is trying to take
i was told i wouldn't loose it at sentencing now they want to take it it was written that i wouldn't on my sentence how can i get that and prove it . this was almost 2 yrs ago and there just trying to take it now.
A: Unfortunately what you were told by the court doesn't matter. The court doesn't decide suspensions PennDot does. It happens more often than people think that they are poorly advised. What did your attorney tell you when you were sentenced? Your first and best place to start is with the attorney who was with you when you pleaded guilty. If you didn't have an attorney, this is why we tell people to hire attorneys, you could request the paperwork at the clerk of courts of the county where you entered the plea. Theoretically you could then challenge PennDot on the suspension. These things have time limits so you need to work fast. Talk to a local attorney who has experience dealing with PennDot matters, they will be able to assist you in the appropriate filings.
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