A Reputable Drunk Driving Defense Attorney Explains Texas Driver License Suspension

One of the most experienced San Antonio drunk driving defense attorneys understands the process

Charges of driving under the influence (DUI) and driving while intoxicated (DWI) in Texas carry severe penalties, but the one that probably impacts your day-to-day life most is suspension of your driver license. The inability to drive can complicate your ability to earn a living. And depending on the nature of your charges, you may face a lengthy suspension. A tenacious, knowledgeable drunk driving defense lawyer in San Antonio can review your case and advise you about the potential license suspension penalties you might face.

What Texas law says about DUI driver license suspension

In Texas, individuals arrested for DUI have their licenses suspended under the Administrative License Revocation (ALR) process, which your drunk driving defense attorney can explain to you. This process is completely separate from any criminal charges you face, as it is strictly an administrative process handled by the Texas Department of Public Safety.

When the police stop you on suspicion of drunk driving, they ask you to take a DUI sobriety test. Should you fail this test, they escort you to the precinct and give you a chemical test. The ALR process kicks in, and your license is revoked, if either of the following situations occur:

• You fail the test by registering a BAC over 0.08 percent.
• You refuse to submit to the chemical test.

In either case, the police confiscate your license and grant you a temporary driving permit that expires 41 days after your arrest.

Drunk driving defense attorneys understand how to work to reverse ALR suspensions

We bring years of experience to the table for every drunk driving client we represent. Joseph P. Appelt, P.C. can help you schedule a hearing with the Department of Public Safety, which is your right within 15 days of your DUI arrest. The burden of proof at this hearing falls on the state, and your suspension may be reversed on the following grounds:

• The police failed to explain the consequences of test refusal.
• There were no reasonable grounds for your stop.
• Procedural issues with your stop existed.

Reach out to a San Antonio drunk driving defense lawyer who understands the penalties you face

If you or someone you love has been charged with DUI or DWI in the San Antonio area, contact the law firm of Joseph P. Appelt, P.C. today. We can explain the procedures and penalties you face and structure the best possible defense on your behalf. We offer free consultations and easily accessible offices, and we accept all major credit cards. Contact us today online or at [ln::phone]. Se habla espanol.