Welcome to San Anotonio DWI Attorney

If you have been arrested and charged with Driving While Intoxicated in Texas, it is imperative that you hire a skilled, experienced DWI attorney. DWI is a very serious offense that can have long term and significant consequences, including jail time, loss of your driving privileges, and monetary fines. Anyone facing such a charge must understand what challenges they will encounter. Seeking the legal advice of a competent and experienced DWI lawyer will help you understand all of your rights and options.

What happens if I was charged with Driving While Intoxicated?

Under Texas law, once you have been cited for violating the DWI statute, the state initiates two simultaneous, yet separate legal actions against you. The Criminal Action is in response to the ticket that was issued to you, while the Texas Department of Public Safety brings the Administrative Action against your driver’s license. While both actions can result in the suspension of your driving privileges, it is important to remember that there may be additional penalties to consider and each action must be handled separately.

Administrative Hearing (Drivers License)

Pursuant to Texas law, an individual has fifteen (15) days to request a hearing from the Department of Public Safety. Once the arresting officer retains your state issued driver’s license, you are issued a Notice of Suspension and issued a 40 day temporary permit. If you fail to request a hearing within 15 days, your right to the hearing is forever lost, and your license is automatically suspended for the applicable statutory time frame. In order to preserve your right to an Administrative Hearing, it is crucial that you submit your request to the Department of Public Safety within 15 days.