License Suspension

15 Days and Counting. . .

Act Fast to Retain Your Texas Driving Privileges

When you are arrested for DWI, the clock starts ticking on your ability to keep your Texas driver's license. You must request within 15 days an Administrative License Revocation (ALR) hearing. Failure to meet this deadline will result in automatic license suspension that cannot be undone! The law firm of Christopher N. Hoover, P.C. can help you file the request in time. We provide this service at no cost, even if you do not retain our services to defend against the criminal charges.

Many people believe they will lose their license anyway, and do not take this simple but important step. The truth is that our experienced attorneys have helped many people retain their Texas driving privileges. We have successfully represented clients in ALR hearings throughout Dallas County and Collin County.. Contact us today to discuss your specific situation.

The Facts About License Suspension

Courts have upheld that your Texas driver's license is issued with the implied consent to submit to chemical testing if you are suspected of driving drunk. This means that your license can be suspended if you refuse the test although you can (even if you are later found not guilty of DWI). You can also lose your driver's license if you submit to testing and your BAC is over the Texas legal limit 0.08. See Penalties and Consequences

NOTE: Your license is not immediately suspended. The arresting officer may ask you to surrender your license card, but you can continue driving 24/7 while your ALR hearing and criminal case are pending. License suspension begins on the 40th day if you fail to request your hearing in time.

Our firm handles only DWI and related matters, and all of our lawyers are specifically trained to protest ALR proceedings. We will request all documentation being used to justify suspension of your license, and send it to you aggressively challenge them at the hearing. We subpoena all witnesses (including the arresting officer). If any witness does not appear, that alone can prevent the suspension.

Occupational Driver's License ("Work Permit")

In the event we are not successful in retaining your full driving privileges, Christopher N. Hoover, P.C. will request a special restricted license on your behalf. The occupational driver's license enables you to go to drive to and from work or school, and for household duties (day care, grocery store, etc.). We pursue this permit at no additional charge to our clients.

The best thing you can do to help your case is refrain from drinking alcohol before driving. Let us handle the rest. Contact Christopher N. Hoover, P.C. today for a FREE case evaluation regarding license suspension. Our phones are answered 24 hours a day at 1-888-252-4DWI, and we accept credit cards.