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DWI Facts
In most Texas DWI cases, there are 3 pieces of evidence open to one
interpretation of the law, include breath test/chemical tests were the regulations followed?
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What is the validity due to lack of
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What Happens After A DWI /
DUI Arrest in Texas?
There are usually both Motor Vehicle and Court Proceedings. |
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Administrative License Revocation:
To preserve your right to drive in Texas, you must request a
hearing within 15 days of when you were served with a Notice of
Suspension (usually the date of arrest). If you timely requested a
hearing to contest your license suspension, you will be able to
continue driving until the hearing. If you lose at the hearing,
you can not drive after the hearing. It is our opinion you should
requests the officer's presence at the hearing. Crucial defenses
can be developed at the hearing. If your license is suspended at
the hearing, you may be able to secure an occupational license to
drive.
2. Arraignment:
This is your initial court date. It will either be noted on your
bond release or you will be notified by mail when to appear
(usually about 30 to 60 days after arrest). This hearing is
primarily for advisement of rights. If you have an attorney, he
will advise you.
3. Pre-trial Conference:
Your attorney will discuss your case with the District Attorney
and negotiate the best possible plea bargain. This conference will
happen about 6 weeks after arraignment. This is usually after the
driver's license hearing (ALR). The date is set by the Court and
your attorney on his calendar.
4. Suppression Hearing:
The Court may suppress some or all of the evidence against you if
your constitutional rights have been violated. Your attorney will
file motions to suppress. It occurs anywhere 6 weeks to 3 months
after the pre-trial conference.
5. Trial:
You may either request a bench trial wherein the court hears the
case. If the case is a misdemeanor, the trial will be to a jury of
six. If the case is a felony, the jury will be to a jury of
twelve.
6. Sentencing:
The Court imposes a sentence after a conviction at trial or after
a plea bargain is accepted and a plea entered. Sentences may
include jail time, numerous fees, fines, community service,
alcohol classes and fines. |
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Nicky Boatwright and Stephen Hamilton are Criminal Defense
Trail Attorney's in the state of Texas covering
Amarillo, Canyon, Andrews, Abernathy, Acuff, Amherst,
Anton, Arnett, Bledsoe, Brownfield, Cotton Center,
Crosbyton, Dickens, Floydada, Hale Center, Idalou, Lamesa,
Levelland, Littlefield, Lockney, Loop, Lorenzo, Lubbock,
Meadow, Morton, Muleshoe, New Deal, New Home, O'Donnell,
Olton, Petersburg, Plains, Plainview, Post, Ralls, Ransom
Canyon, Shallowater, Slaton, Smyer, Tahoka, Wolfforth,
Seminole, Tulia, Midland, Odessa. |
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