You Have 15 Days
You were arrested for DWI. The police officer took your driver's license and gave you a 40 day temporary license. If that sounds familiar, you need to take immediate action.
If you have been arrested for a DWI in Texas, you have just 15 days to request a driver's license hearing. If you fail to request a driver's license hearing within 15 days of your arrest, your license will automatically be suspended.
Contact the Garrison Law Firm - We can Help
At the Garrison Law Firm, we have helped numerous of clients fight DWI charges and protect their rights at driver's license hearings. If you have been charged with a DWI, we can handle your driver's license hearing and your criminal charges. Contact us today.
The driver's license hearing is a civil hearing that typically lasts 20-30 minutes and conducted by one of many regional Administrative Law Judges. The hearing is important because it is the first opportunity to question the arresting officer under oath.
What Happens if You Win?
Even if you win at your driver's license hearing, you can still lose your license if you are later convicted of DWI. In essence, winning at the civil driver's license hearing buys you some time, but it is just the start of a vigorous defense. Our DWI defense lawyers can provide an aggressive defense for all phases of your case.
How Can We Help?
If you are convicted of a first time DWI, your driver's license will be suspended for 90 days. We can help in two distinct ways. First, we are aggressive criminal defense attorneys who seek a not guilty or charge dismissal in each case. Our first goal is always to see our clients walk away free with no criminal record or penalties. Second, even if the prosecution has a strong case and we are not able to make any headway through motions to suppress evidence or dismiss charges on procedural grounds, we can actively pursue a plea agreement in which you plead guilty to a lesser offense. If you plead guilty to a lesser offense, there is no mandatory jail sentence, fine or driver's license suspension.
Contact Us
To speak with a criminal defense attorney about a DWI arrest or driver's license hearing, contact the Garrison Law Firm at 281-358-3565, or contact us by e-mail.