Protecting Your Driving Privileges After a DWI Arrest
After a DWI arrest, many drivers are surprised to learn they may be facing two separate legal matters:
These are independent processes, and both deserve careful attention.
Attorney Jordan G. Fries represents clients throughout South Texas in both the criminal defense process and Administrative License Revocation (ALR) proceedings.
An Administrative License Revocation hearing is a civil proceeding involving the Texas Department of Public Safety that determines whether your driver’s license should be suspended following certain DWI-related events.
The hearing focuses on license issues—not whether you are guilty or innocent of the criminal charge.
An ALR hearing may provide opportunities to:
Because strict deadlines apply, it is important to act promptly after an arrest.
Depending on the circumstances, issues may include:
The specific issues depend on the facts of each case.
The ALR hearing addresses your driving privileges.
The criminal case addresses the criminal allegations. Although related, these proceedings serve different purposes and follow different legal standards.
Jordan understands how administrative proceedings fit within the larger DWI defense strategy.
Proper preparation at the ALR stage may help identify important information while protecting your interests throughout the criminal process.
