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What Can I Do To Save My Texas Driver's License?

First and foremost, hire an experienced attorney. There are many factors to consider.
Request a hearing and request the officer's presence. It will give you a preview of a trial, a rarity in criminal cases. If you hire us, we will ensure that the officer who conducted any field sobriety tests and the officer who pulled you over show up and justify their actions. Other officers may be subpoenaed. The breath test supervisor can be forced to show up and justify the results of any breath test.
The license hearings are conducted under strict rules and you can win if D.P.S. does not follow the rules.
If a blood test, retest the sample. Testing errors may save your license.
Investigate the adequacy of the stop. The officer must have had a reasonable suspicion that a crime or traffic infraction was being committed.
Investigate the adequacy of the arrest and request for a test. The officer must have developed a reasonable belief that you were impaired by alcohol.
Check the times of events. Officers must perform the tests within certain guidelines.
Check the labeling of the sample. It must be identified as being yours.

Other Texas Drunk Driving Defense FAQs

Q: What Happens After A Dwi Arrest In Texas?
A: Administrative License Revocation: To preserve your right to drive in Texas, you must request a hearing within 15 days of when you were served with a Notice of … More
Q: Will I Be Able To Get My Case Dismissed Because I Was Not Read My Rights?
A: Probably not. But if you were interrogated after being placed in custody, your statements cannot be used against you.
Q: Will I Go To Jail?
A: An experienced attorney may be able to keep you out.
Q: I Have Three Serious Offenses Within Ten Years, What Will Happen?
A: The third DWI is most likely a felony and you could spend up to 10 years in prison and receive a $10,000.00 fine.
Q: What Is The Effect Of A Second Dwi Conviction Within Five Years Of A Prior Conviction On My Drivers License?
A: Your drivers license can be suspended for up to two years without the ability to get an occupational drivers license the first year.
Q: How Many Hours Of Alcohol Classes And Community Service Will I Have To Take?
A: Plan on at least 2448 hours of alcohol classes and any where from 4880 or more hours of community service.
Q: What Will Happen If I Do Not Complete The Classes Or Public Service Ordered By The Court?
A: You will go to jail and if you do not complete the alcohol classes and your license will be suspended.
Q: I Lost My Texas License. May I Obtain A License In Another State?
A: In most cases, no.
Q: If I Obtain An International Driver's License, May I Drive In Texas, Even Though My Texas License Is Revoked?
A: No
Q: What Are The Speed Limits In Texas?
A: Unless Otherwise Posted Prima Facie Interstate 75/ 70mph Ltd Access Rds 75/ 70mph Other Primary Rds 70 mph Residential 30 mph More