ALR Suspension

When you are arrested for a DWI, the police officer will inform you that your license will be automatically and immediately suspended if you do not agree to take a breadth or a blood test. According to the Texas law, when a DWI arrest is made, the officer is supposed to take possession of any Texas license issued by the state.

The officer will issue a temporary driving permit that expires on the 41st day after the date of issuance. You can request a hearing to challenge the proposed suspension of the driver’s license. This request will delay any ALR sanctions until the hearing for suspension takes place.

You have fifteen (15) days after receiving a suspension from the arresting agency to request a hearing to challenge your suspension. If you failed to do so, the ALR suspension will automatically begin on the forty-first (41st) day after notice was received.

If you request a hearing, the action regarding the suspension will be delayed until after the hearing takes place, even if your hearing takes place more than forty (40) days after your DWI arrest. Furthermore, if you decide appeal, the suspension can be delayed for an additional ninety (90) days.

One of our experienced Dallas DWI attorneys is the right person to contact after your DWI arrest. Our DWI lawyers will help you keep you driving privileges and will provide you with strong representation in your DWI case. Call our office at 972.789.1664 or 1.866.789.1664, or email us at contact@dallasarealaw.com.