An Administrative License Revocation (ALR) hearing determines if a person’s driver’s license should be suspended due to either failing or refusing a breath or blood test with a DWI (driving while intoxicated) arrest. The duration of an ALR hearing can vary depending on several variables, including the case’s complexity, whether witnesses testify, and other factors. …
Wondering if you can get a DWI on a bicycle? As surprising as it seems, some states can prosecute cyclists for riding while intoxicated. Other states have dated ambiguous DWI statutes that do not make clear whether or not a cyclist is in jeopardy of facing a DWI arrest. Texas falls into the latter category. …
A commercial driver’s license (CDL) is a must-have for anyone working in the trucking business. However, if your career aspirations include long- or short-haul trucking, you need to do more than take the CDL classes and pass a driving test. You may need a clean driving record to prove you are a safe and reliable …
Unless your record is sealed or expunged, a Texas DWI will stay on your record forever. A conviction could result in a lifetime of complications, especially if it’s a felony DWI. If you have a DWI conviction on your record, you could find it difficult to keep a job or find appropriate housing. Your conviction …
An administrative license revocation (ALR) hearing is your one opportunity to avoid a license suspension after you were charged with a DWI. While an ALR hearing may look similar to a criminal court case, it will not replace any criminal court proceedings that stem from being arrested for a DWI. At an ALR hearing, your …
Very few driving while intoxicated (DWI) cases in Texas get dismissed. Texas has a national reputation for being hard on drug and alcohol offenders. Next, you will find out if DWI charges can be brought back up after being dismissed. We can tell you that in some situations, depending on the severity of the case, …
If you are convicted of driving while intoxicated (DWI) with a child passenger, you could face fines, jail time, and other collateral consequences. Per Texas Penal Code §49.04, a DWI is a Class B misdemeanor. However, having a child passenger, for example, changes the nature of the charge completely, enhancing your DWI from a misdemeanor …
It is illegal to drive under the influence of any drug that makes you not have the normal use of your mental or physical faculties – including prescription drugs. In the state of Texas, it is not a crime to drive if you are impaired by prescription drugs. It is only a crime to drive …
The degree of your felony DWI charge depends on your history of prior convictions and the other specifics of your case, such as if your accident caused a death or serious injury. This is why a DWI lawyer in Houston, TX can be a helpful partner in understanding how the law applies to you after …
In the state of Texas, if you were convicted of a DWI, then it is not possible to have the conviction expunged from your criminal record. This could make it difficult for you to get a job, rent an apartment, or do anything else that requires a background check. This may seem alarming, but with …
