Legal Assistance with Driving License | Rechtswinkel.nl

Questioner

On December 10, 2015, I was stopped by the police. They smelled a weed odor. Then I was taken to the station to take a blood test. Then they reported me to the CBR for a medical examination. Then they let me go with a 24-hour driving ban. On February 20, 2016, I had a Driving Aptitude Assessment. As far as I know everything was fine (I'm not a daily smoker) and I was generally positive about getting my driver's license back. On April 19, 2016 I also received the letter from the CBR stating that I am 'fit to drive' Today, February 23, 2017. I received a summons from the Public Prosecution Service that I must appear before the police judge on May 9, 2017. I got my driver's license 11 months ago now. Can I now expect a disqualification? Or possibly a fine? Is it wise to hire a lawyer?

Lawyer

The procedure at the Cbr and the procedure at the police court are two separate procedures. In principle, the administrative procedure is therefore separate from the criminal procedure. The court is therefore in principle free to impose a driving ban. Whether the police court will do so depends on many factors. Furthermore, the question of proof must still be answered by the police judge. A different standard also applies in criminal law. The fact must be declared 'lawfully and convincingly' proven by a judge. Whether that is the case in your case depends on many factors. It may therefore be wise to hire a lawyer. The lawyer can help you with the criminal proceedings. Depending on your income, this can also be done on the basis of a so-called addition. In addition to a personal contribution, the costs will then be reimbursed.