Driver’s License Suspension Attorney in Houston, TX
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If you were arrested for driving while intoxicated in Houston, you’ll face more than a criminal charge for DWI. Persons arrested for DWI may have to contend with having their Texas Driver License automatically suspended by the State of Texas, in addition to other penalties and fines.
In Texas, we heavily rely on our street and highway system as the motor vehicle is the primary form of transportation for most Texans. Thus, strict law enforcement regarding impaired driving.
Furthermore, if a person who relies on their own personal transportation as a primary means of transportation to and from work, family members, and as a general component of a fruitful & modern lifestyle, the revocation of their Texas Driver License can put a damper on things. It’s a huge inconvenience that could be avoided or countered.
According to the Texas Transportation Code (§724), each person who operates a motor vehicle on Texas roadways has impliedly consented to provide a specimen of breath or blood if arrested for DWI if provided with a proper request by law enforcement that included the consequences of refusing.
If you’re stopped and suspected of drunk driving by an officer, whether you’re intoxicated or not, there’s a strong chance you’ll lose your driving privileges.
License suspension is one of the biggest and most immediate concerns you are likely to have after a DUI/DWI arrest. If you’ve recently been unfortunate enough to have had that sort of encounter with law enforcement, the important thing to know right now is that your driver’s license will automatically be suspended 15 days after the arrest, unless you request a hearing.
Even if you’re aren’t intoxicated and inform the officer, the refusal or failure of a field sobriety test means your Texas Driver License will likely be suspended. If you or a family member are in a situation like this and need to talk with an experienced DWI defense attorney, call us at 281-280-0100.
Why the License Suspension Hearing is Important?
The main reason why this hearing is so important is obvious: if we are successful, you get to keep your driving privileges while the criminal case is pending. This can buy you the time you need to re-arrange your life in the event that you are convicted.
A second, nearly as important benefit of the license suspension hearing is as a means of getting police officer testimony on the record and of getting a glimpse of the prosecution’s case long before trial.
For these reasons, it is absolutely critical to hire a lawyer and request this hearing as soon as possible. The sooner you do the better chance you’ll have to avoid or minimize the consequences of your arrest.
For a free legal consultation with a drivers license suspension lawyer serving Houston, call (281) 280-0100 today
We Have 15 Days to Fight For Your License
An arrest for a DWI offense not only means being thrust into the challenges of fighting a criminal charge, but it also means fighting to avoid the suspension of your Texas Drivers License by requesting an ALR hearing.
Special Note: Although unbeknown to most, the state of Texas doesn’t have to be the issuer the drivers license scheduled for suspension. After a suspected DWI, the State of Texas will pursue and likely complete the suspension of your driver license regardless of which state issued it.
Administrative License Revocation
If your Texas Driver License is in jeopardy of revocation or suspension by the Texas Department of Public Safety, the Law Offices of Tad Nelson & Associates and Houston DWI attorney Tad Nelson are prepared to request an ALR hearing on your behalf. The hearing will give us access to the judge and the court so can fight the suspension of your Texas Driver License. If we win in ALR court, we’ll likely beat the originating DWI charge.
Once you’re notified of the state’s intent to suspend your license we’ll have between 15 and 20 days (14-15 Days is normal) from the date on the notice to execute countermeasures. These situations must be addressed immediately.
Once you get a free moment following a DWI arrest, contact Houston ALR hearing lawyer Tad Nelson immediately as the state of Texas will immediately pursue the suspension of your Texas Driver License. Also, you’ll likely be served with a notice of the state’s intent to suspend your Texas Driver License by the arresting officer/law enforcement agency, on the spot.
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Attorney Tad Nelson: Houston’s DWI Guru
DWI, in the criminal defense community, is viewed as a specialty area of law. A successful DWI lawyer must possess a specific skill set to ensure their maximum effectivity as the representative of the accused.
Both attorneys Tad Nelson and Amber Spurlock are ACS/CHAL Lawyer/Scientists with forensic science credentials that are unrivaled by most DWI lawyers in Houston. In fact, the DWI attorneys who staff the Law Offices of Tad Nelson & Associates are among the handful of DWI attorneys in the nation with lawyer/scientist credentials.
When you or your loved one are represented by the Law Offices of Tad Nelson & Associates, you’re being represented by dedicated DWI lawyers who will challenge the validity of the state’s claims, their evidence, their evidence collection tools, and the training of professional who executed the arrest and testing.
If you’re reading this message and have an upcoming court date related to a Houston DWI case, you need to call attorney Tad Nelson immediately.
Our firm and DWI defense attorney Tad Nelson provide skilled legal representation and services to people throughout Galveston County and the Houston metro area. If you have been arrested for drunk driving and want to avoid the automatic license suspension that goes with that — call our League City law offices directly or contact us online today.
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