My license was revoked about 4 years ago for my second DUI.  About a
year and a half ago I received a restricted license. With the
following restrictions:

1) Must have Alcohol Interlock on any car I operate for 1 year.
2) May only drive between the hours of 6am and 9pm.

When I was given these restrictions I was told I could take the
Interlock off after 1 year, then the only restriction would be the
6am-9pm. I was also told I could petition in 1 year to remove 6am-9pm
restriction.

So, 1 year later I petitioned for a new license. I took my three
letters of recommendation, AA sign-in sheets and a final report from
the Interlock company.

The officer didn't like 2 of my letters as is and requested that I
send her edited letters or new ones.  I faxed these to her.  Also,
durin gthe interview she asked wheter or not I would continue to go to
AA and I told her no.  I realize this was stupid but I was being
honest.  I havent drank or gotten in any trouble since the second DUI.

Well about a month later I received a letter in the mail with my new restrictions:

1) Must have Alcohol Interlock on any car I operate Indefinately
2) May only drive between the hours of 6am and 9pm.

In the letter she stated that I only gave her two letters and my
knowledge of alcoholism was shaky.

Now for my question.

Since my restriction was only the 6am-9pm can the hearing officer
tighten the restrictions even though I havent been in any trouble?  Is
there any possibility to appeal the ruling, since I cant repetition
for another year? If an appeal is possible lawyer referrals would be
appriciated.

It seems I would have been better off without ever having petitioned
the second time around.

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Request for Question Clarification by nenna-ga on 18 Aug 2005 10:31 PDT

Can you tell me what county in Michigan you received the DUI in?  Thank you!

Nenna-GA

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Clarification of Question by thescoot-ga on 18 Aug 2005 17:27 PDT

I received my DUI in Mt Pleseant in Isabella County.  I currenty live
in Wayne County.  My hearing to get my license back was in Southfield.

I hope the clarifies. Thanks