A new guide published by Texas Criminal Defense Group explains Texas ALR rules, the 15-day deadline, and occupational license options after a DWI arrest for Lubbock residents.
-- Stephen Hamilton, a board-certified criminal law attorney with Texas Criminal Defense Group in Lubbock, has published the "Texas DWI Survival Guide: A Citizen's Guide," a public resource explaining how Texas residents can respond to driver’s license suspension after a DWI arrest. The guide focuses on the Administrative License Revocation (ALR) process, which can begin immediately following an arrest when a driver fails or refuses a breath or blood test.
More information is available at https://texascriminaldefensegroup.com/license-suspensions-overview-for-dwis-in-texas/
According to the Texas Open Data Portal, more than 37 percent of traffic fatalities in the state over a recent ten-year period involved drivers impaired by alcohol or drugs. Texas law addresses this risk through administrative procedures that operate separately from criminal court proceedings. As outlined by the Texas Department of Public Safety, individuals have 15 days from the date of arrest to request an ALR hearing. Missing this deadline results in automatic license suspension without an opportunity to contest the administrative action.
The guide explains how the ALR process functions independently from the criminal case, meaning a license suspension may remain in effect even if criminal charges are later reduced or dismissed. It outlines what occurs during an ALR hearing, including officer testimony, evidence review, and the procedural steps required to challenge the suspension within the required timeframe.
Hamilton’s publication also details the option of obtaining an occupational license, which allows limited driving privileges for work, school, and essential household duties during a suspension period. Texas regulations require SR-22 insurance for this option, and waiting periods vary based on prior alcohol-related suspensions or convictions. Individuals without a related history in the previous five years may qualify immediately, while others may face 90- to 180-day waiting periods depending on their record.
The guide was written by a practicing, board-certified criminal law attorney with direct experience handling both the administrative and criminal aspects of DWI cases. Texas Criminal Defense Group provides representation throughout the ALR process and related court proceedings in the Lubbock area, assisting clients in understanding procedural requirements and available legal pathways.
The Texas DWI Survival Guide is available to the public as an educational resource for individuals seeking to understand their rights and options following a DWI arrest in Texas.
For more details, visit https://texascriminaldefensegroup.com/
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Organization: Texas Criminal Defense Group
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