Posts tagged DWI lawyer
DWI Laws in Houston Texas
Sep 27th
Reader’s Question:
My entire family agreed to move in Houston, Texas. My eldest son is already taking driving lessons and would be ready to hit the road in a month’s time. I would just like to know, how do DWI laws in Houston worked so far?
Marc
Houston, TX
Like most of the States, Texas also implemented statues and laws on Driving While Intoxicated. Houston, Texas DWI law describes DWI as driving while intoxicated. This may actually include driving any vehicle under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Stricter and harsher DWI laws have been implemented as brought about by the increasing motor population and road accidents. But I can tell that it has a positive impact, because accidents caused by drunk driving were brought down. Some major impacts of DWI may include but not limited to losing your driver’s license (especially for repeated violation), pay a penalty, or even get barred from getting a driver’s license ever (that’s on top of jail imprisonment). Punishment can be further aggravated under a variety of circumstances. If you have a previous Houston DWI conviction, you will naturally face stiffer penalties for subsequent DWI offenses. The alcohol percentage in the blood must not be greater than 0.08.
It therefore makes sense to know about these laws and try not to get caught napping while in a DWI situation. You can search internet websites and article resources for thorough details on Houston DWI laws. I recommend at great DWI lawyer on this website who is really helpful in educating us about DWI laws. And since your son is about to drive on his own, I also suggest that you start hunting for a good DWI insurance just in case something happens.
Auto Insurance After DWI Houston Texas
Sep 24th
Reader’s Question:
How important is the auto insurance issue for someone who is charged with drunk driving? I heard that my father is worried about his insurance after being charged with DWI here in Houston, Texas.
Mai
Houston, TX
Auto insurance is a very significant issue for your father since he is charged with drunk driving in Houston, Texas. Insurance companies depend on many factors regarding their rates, and this includes driving record. DWI convictions would cause many insurance carriers to drop someone who is insured, and others would raise their rates significantly.
A lot of people who have been arrested for drunk driving who are in the process of fighting their DWI case are confused about what to tell their auto insurance company. It would be best if your father will consult with an experienced DWI lawyer who knows the issue about drunk driving insurance. But remember that our American system of justice presumes that those who stand accused are innocent until they are proven guilty in court. So it would be best not to reveal a pending DWI case to an insurance carrier. Keep in mind that without a DWI conviction, there would be no obligation to do so. You can advise your father to find the best insurance company for his auto insurance if he is currently not insured. He can definitely get an online rate quote from a great and affordable auto insurance company available from this website.
DWI Administrative License Revocation Houston Texas TX
Sep 15th
Reader’s Question:
I was recently arrested for DWI here in Houston, Texas and I’m about to request for the ALR hearing. Where will the hearing for my driver’s license suspension be held?
Ralph
Houston, TX
The State Office of Administrative Hearings or SOAH is the one which will conduct the Administrative License Revocation (ALR) hearing that is dedicated to the sole purpose of suspending your driver’s license. After your DWI arrest in Houston, Texas, a green “Notice of Suspension” was served to you and your driver’s license was literally taken by the police officer in exchange for a temporary permit. If the Department of Public Safety (DPS) does not receive a request for hearing within 15 days upon your arrest, your driver’s license will be automatically suspended.
The driver’s license suspension ranges from 90 days to two years and without a hearing request, the suspension begins on the 40th day after you have been served of the notice. If you request the hearing within 15 days, it will entitle you to an administrative hearing to determine if your driver’s license will be suspended. Just a little reminder that the hearing should not only be sent, it should be received by the DPS within 15 days. You can drive while you are waiting for your hearing and if you win your hearing, your license will not be suspended. If you lose your hearing, you may apply for an occupational driver’s license that permits you to drive to and from work.
Tags: driver’s license, DWI, DWI lawyer
Second DWI Offense Houston Texas TX
Sep 14th
Reader’s Question:
My brother was arrested for his second DWI offense here in Houston, Texas. What are the penalties involved and will he be imprisoned?
Efren
Houston, TX
DWI is a very time-sensitive case so your brother needs to act quickly because his DWI charge in Houston, Texas is already his second DWI offense. Before I educate you on the penalties that would be involved if your brother will be convicted, let me remind you first the he must employ the services of an experienced DWI lawyer to help him file the necessary paperwork and defend him on his DWI case. Several aspects of his life will be greatly affected if he once again will be convicted for DWI.
Your brother will be imprisoned or pay fines if he gets convicted for his second DWI offense. That would be between 30 days to one year and the fines would be up to $4,000. He could also be penalized for both incarceration and fine. The probationary period could be up to 24 months long and include several conditions set by the judge. Having jail time as a condition for the probation is also normal. The driver’s license suspension would be from six months to two years. If the judge doesn’t set a term of suspension, the Department of Public Safety would suspend his license for one year. The completion of the required DWI Intervention Program would not prevent the suspension of his license.
DWI Breath Test Refusal Houston Texas
Aug 29th
Reader’s Question:
I was told several times not to take the breath test if I’m stopped for DWI here in Houston, Texas. Why would I have to do that if I fairly know that my license would be suspended?
Roy
Houston, TX
Yes, it is true that if you refuse to take the breath test when asked to do so in a DWI investigation by a police officer in Houston, Texas, it would almost certainly result in the suspension of your driver’s license. The driver’s license suspension for breath or any blood alcohol test refusal would be for at least 180 days. However, there are a lot of issues about the breath tests and breath testing machines as many have already raised their concerns about the potential inaccuracy of the breath tests.
It would also be difficult for a DWI lawyer to defend the DWI case which involves breath tests. This is one of the primary reasons why even some DWI lawyers think that it would be impossible for them to recommend any driver to voluntarily submit to breath testing in a DWI investigation. They would rather prefer their potential clients to refuse a breath test, even if it means that they might lose their driver’s license for quite a while, especially if their client has had anything more than a single drink of an alcoholic beverage.
What is a DWI ALR Hearing in Houston Texas
Aug 29th
Reader’s Question:
Aside from keeping my driving privileges if I win my ALR hearing, what are the other benefits of this, how would I request for the hearing and how many days do I have to file it if I am charged with DWI in Houston, Texas?
Liezl
Houston, TX
If you’re charged with DWI in Houston, Texas, your request for an administrative license revocation (ALR) hearing should be received by the Texas Department of Public Safety no later than 15 days after receiving or are presumed to have received “Notice of Suspension.” In most DWI cases, that would be the 15th day after you were arrested. The notice of suspension is a sheet of paper which usually doubles as your “temporary driving permit.” At the bottom of your notice, you will see a fine print that would explain how to request an ALR hearing. You could request a hearing by calling on weekdays during normal business hours or you could also send your request through fax.
An ALR hearing should be requested whenever possible because even if you lose your ALR hearing, your DWI lawyer could obtain critical documents and information about your DWI arrest through the driver’s license “discovery” process. These information and documents would help in defending your DWI case in the criminal court.
Who Is The Best DUI – DWI Lawyer in Houston Texas?
Aug 25th
Reader’s Question:
It’s so bad that I was charged with DWI here in Houston, Texas. I gotta find the best lawyer, so how would I find the lawyer who could help me?
Max
Houston, TX
Selecting DWI lawyers may seem difficult at first and let me warn you that it’s not a good idea to hire the first lawyer that you meet. There are so many lawyers in Houston, Texas who don’t limit their practice in defending DWI and criminal cases and some of these lawyers only handle a few cases a year. Some lawyers may even be incompetent or inexperienced and don’t have much knowledge about DWI.
For you to be able to find the best lawyer, you must know some things that could help you narrow your search. You have to find out if the firm have lawyers who are highly experienced in defending DWI cases and these lawyers are those who limit their practice to DWI defense. The lawyer you would hire should also have access to the State’s most experienced expert witnesses on the forensic testing of breath and blood alcohol. You would also know if the lawyer is ethical if you ask him/her if they make promises as to the results that they can obtain. The answer should always be no, because specific results could not be predicted accurately. Lastly, I strongly suggest you not to hesitate to ask the lawyer if their firm would actually handle your DWI case or would sign you up and refer you to another firm or lawyer.
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