Arrested: What to Do
The Law Offices of Tad Nelson & Associates
DWI Attorney Representation in Houston, Texas since 1992
Arrested?
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Contact The Law Offices of Tad Nelson & Associates Immediately!
You have already taken the first steps to begin addressing this DWI issue. By researching criminal defense attorneys, you have begun the process to defend your rights. Please contact the Law Office of Tad Nelson & Associates for assistance. We are here to help you every step of the way. The earlier we become involved in your case the easier the process.
The State of Texas states that is illegal and a crime for a person to operate a motor vehicle after consuming alcohol and/or drugs to a degree that impairs their driving ability and judgment.
Penalties for Drunk Driving Include:
- Loss or suspension of driver license
- Fines
- Jail or prison sentence
- Alcohol / Drug Treatment
- Alcohol / Drug Awareness Classes
The process begins from the moment you are arrested. Once you post bond, you are given a court date and free to go. Your next immediate step should be hiring a qualified criminal defense attorney. There are many complex steps that need to be taken in your defense.
Remember, you have only 15 days to save your driver’s license!
The first major issue is the Administrative License Revocation process. You have only 15 days to request a hearing regarding your driver’s license suspension after being charged with driving while intoxicated. The Texas Department of Public Safety suspends the driver licenses of individuals who are arrested for the offense of driving while intoxicated (DWI). The length of suspension is dependant on if the person refused to submit to a specimen test or provided a specimen with an alcohol concentration of 0.08 or greater. When you are arrested, the officer will confiscate the your Texas driver license upon service of a Notice of Suspension and issue a 40-day temporary permit.
For more information regarding the Administrative License Revocation Program, please click here.
The ALR hearing is the first of many steps toward getting your case resolved. The next battle begins in the Texas Court System. The legal system is complex and you need someone on your side to guide you though. If you have been charged with DWI/DUI, and would like to discuss possible defense strategies with an attorney, contact Tad Nelson & Associates for a free consultation
Contact The Law Offices of Tad Nelson & Associates at (281)-280-0100.
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