Plano DWI Attorney
The 15-day Rule
If you have been arrested for a
DWI, you need to understand the 15-day rule. If a law officer suspects that you are under the influence of alcohol due to erratic driving or other factor, they will pull you over. Once pulled over, they may administer several field sobriety tests. If the law officer considers that you have failed the field sobriety test, they will take you to the station. Once at the station, a blood alcohol concentration (BAC)test will be administered. This test is most frequently a
breath test, but on occasion it may be a blood test. If you refuse to take the BAC test, or you register above the legal limit of .08% on the test, you will be arrested and charged with a DWI. The officer will then confiscate your license, and give you a temporary 40 day driver's license.
DWI Lawyer in Plano
From the time of the issue of the "Order of Suspension" and the confiscation of your driver's license, you will have 15 days only to schedule an
ALR Hearing. An ALR hearing is held to determine whether you should have your license suspended. If you do not schedule an ALRH hearing, your license will automatically be suspended after the 40 days has elapsed. It is strongly advised that if you have been arrested for a DWI that you contact at
Plano DWI attorney. The Zendeh Del Law Firm is experienced in the correct handling of ALR hearings. It is vital that this hearing is scheduled within the 15 days. Once it is scheduled, with the help of the Zendeh Del Law Firm, the hearing takes place.
The hearing is where it will be decided whether you are going to be able to keep your driver's license. This is no small adminstrative hearing, it is vital that if you hope to continue to have a driver's license, that this hearing is handled with the help of a DWI attorney. It is recommended that you get assistance with your ALR hearing. The Zendeh Del Law Firm will work to maximize the chances that you will be able to continue to have a driver's license. If you fail to schedule an ALR hearing within the 15 days allowed, your license will automatically be suspended. You are then in a legal mess that is much more difficult to solve.
Contact a Plano DWI Attorney from the Zendeh Del Law Firm if you have been arrested for a DWI.