If you’re reading this, you’re probably still getting over what just happened. This is normal, so just try to take a deep breath and calm down. Simply put, being arrested for a DWI is both traumatic and embarrassing. The best way for you to start finding peace of mind is to get ahead of it and take action now. We will walk you through every step of the process while ensuring your rights are protected during this difficult time.
The first thing you should know is this will not be a short process. DWIs are complicated charges that can have harsh consequences outside of the criminal charge itself. The Texas Department of Public Safety will issue surcharges you’ll have to deal with. You may have problematic bond conditions put in place. There is a good chance your driver’s license will be suspended. But don’t panic. From the moment you choose us as your representation, we go to work. You will always know exactly what is going on with your case and exactly what you need to do.
You probably have a lot of questions that need answered, and we can alleviate any uncertainty you have as soon as you come in for your consultation. In the menu below, we’ve gone ahead and addressed a series of commonly asked questions from others who have faced similar charges. While they won’t cover everything, they will hopefully provide some clarity of what’s to come prior to our first meeting.
Please reach us at info@schlakelawfirm.com or call 469-839-6655 if you have any other questions!
It might be. This largely depends on what happened when you were arrested. The officer should have read you a document and then asked for you to consent to providing your breath or blood. Depending on how you responded to the officer, your license may be suspended. You have 15 days from the date of your arrest to request a hearing with the Texas Department of Public Safety. If you do not request a hearing, your license is automatically suspended 40 days from your arrest.
If your license is suspended, there is still a way to keep you driving with something called an Occupational Driver’s License, which we can talk about when you come in for your consultation.
This is the first question we need to answer! We want to find out why you were arrested as quickly as we can so we know how to best prepare you.
There is some good news, though. Almost every law enforcement agency in the metroplex equips their officers with dash and body cameras. If they did their jobs properly, we will be able to watch those field sobriety tests and see what happened.
Maybe. It depends on the outcome of your case:
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