The Administrative License Revocation Hearing

Following an arrest on suspicion of driving while intoxicated, the defendant typically has fifteen days to request an administrative license revocation (ALR) hearing to protect his or her driving privileges. If a defendant fails to request a hearing, he or she may lose their driving privileges for 40 days following the arrest.

An experienced DWI attorney can explain the legal process and help defend your rights following a DWI arrest. The immediate revocation of driving privileges following such an arrest can have a serious impact on your personal and professional life. For assistance with your ALR hearing or DWI defense, contact the Houston DWI lawyers of Johnson, Johnson & Baer at 713-222-0400 today.

The ALR Hearing

During the ALR hearing, the Department of Public Safety will attempt to prove that they have fair grounds for revoking your driver’s license. Typically, they must show one or more of the following:

• You had a blood alcohol content of at least .08 while operating the vehicle
• The officer had justifiable reasons to believe you were intoxicated while driving
• If testing was refused, the officer should show that he or she requested testing
• You refused to submit to alcohol testing

If the judge finds that the evidence shown during the ALR hearing is insufficient to suspend your driving privileges, your license may be returned to you. If the evidence was sufficient to justify the charges, your driving privileges may be immediately revoked.

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If you or someone you love has been charged with DWI, contact the Houston DWI attorneys of Johnson, Johnson & Baer at 713-222-0400 to discuss your legal options today.