If you have been arrested for DWI in Texas, you have 14 days to request an Administrative License Revocation (ALR) hearing in order to keep your license from being suspended.
When Can Your Driver's License Be Suspended?
According to the state of Texas, your driver's license will be suspended if you 1) refuse to take or fail to complete a blood or breath test or 2) give a blood or breath test that registers a BAC of 0.08% or higher while driving. If you refuse the blood or breath tests and your license is suspended, law enforcement will take your license and issue you a suspension notice and a temporary driving permit.
According to the state of Texas, your driver's license will be suspended if you 1) refuse to take or fail to complete a blood or breath test or 2) give a blood or breath test that registers a BAC of 0.08% or higher while driving. If you refuse the blood or breath tests and your license is suspended, law enforcement will take your license and issue you a suspension notice and a temporary driving permit.
What Is An ALR Hearing?
The State Office of Administration Hearings (SOAH) handles all ALR hearings where evidence is brought before a judge. While the Department of Public Safety (DPS) brings forth evidence against you, your attorney will present evidence contesting the suspension of your driver's license. He or she will question the police officers who stopped you and asked you to take the blood, breath, or sobriety tests. Did they have probable cause? Did they infringe on your rights? Did they offer proper warnings?
In order to contest the suspension, you or your attorney must submit an ALR hearing request within 14 days of your DWI arrest. You'll then get a letter in the mail with the date, time, and location of your hearing. Keep in mind that it can take anywhere from 30-60 days for your hearing to be scheduled.
The State Office of Administration Hearings (SOAH) handles all ALR hearings where evidence is brought before a judge. While the Department of Public Safety (DPS) brings forth evidence against you, your attorney will present evidence contesting the suspension of your driver's license. He or she will question the police officers who stopped you and asked you to take the blood, breath, or sobriety tests. Did they have probable cause? Did they infringe on your rights? Did they offer proper warnings?
In order to contest the suspension, you or your attorney must submit an ALR hearing request within 14 days of your DWI arrest. You'll then get a letter in the mail with the date, time, and location of your hearing. Keep in mind that it can take anywhere from 30-60 days for your hearing to be scheduled.
Act Fast
If your license has been suspended do to a recent DWI arrest, you need to call me today so we can request an ALR hearing. I know the process, and I know how flawed law enforcement procedures can be. With me on your side, you have a greater chance of getting your license back and staying out of jail.
If your license has been suspended do to a recent DWI arrest, you need to call me today so we can request an ALR hearing. I know the process, and I know how flawed law enforcement procedures can be. With me on your side, you have a greater chance of getting your license back and staying out of jail.