License Suspension in Texas

In addition to potential jail time and expensive fines for being convicted of a DWI, you may run the risk of having your license suspended. Without your driving privileges, it can be difficult to commute to work or conduct your normal daily activities.

At Shane Phelps Law., we can guide you through every step of the legal process to get your license back as soon as possible. Our Bryon & College Station license suspension attorneys have decades of experience in helping our clients protect their rights, reputations, and freedom.

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How Long Will My License Be Suspended for a DWI?

Whether you failed BAC testing or refused to participate in a test, you have only 15 days to request a license suspension hearing in Texas to contest the administrative suspension of your driving privileges. If you fail to do so, you will automatically lose your license once 40 days have passed since your DWI arrest. You must understand that the administrative hearing is a separate action from the criminal case. At Shane Phelps Law, we include license suspension hearings in our DWI fees.

The following are the suspension periods depending on the number of DWI offenses:

Driving with a suspended license is a class B misdemeanor in Texas, punishable by up to 180 days in jail, a $2,000 fine, or both. It can also lead to additional license suspensions.

Can I Drive After a DWI Conviction?

One of the most difficult issues which many people who are convicted of a DWI can experience is the suspension of their driver’s license. Although it may be tempting to drive while your license is suspended, this will more than likely increase your legal troubles.

If you drive while your license is suspended, you may be charged with a class C misdemeanor or, in some cases a class B misdemeanor. Either of these charges can lead to fines and additional suspensions. A class B misdemeanor can lead to jail time.

Applying for an Occupational License

Not having your driver’s license can make your life more difficult, especially because you do not have a reliable mode of transportation to commute to work or school, run errands, and conduct day-to-day activities.

Fortunately, Texas law allows people whose drivers’ licenses are suspended to apply for an occupational license – also known as a hardship license or restricted license. These licenses allow individuals whose drivers’ licenses are suspended to drive to and from certain places during the suspension period, such as work, school, or the performance of household duties.

To obtain an occupational license, you must do the following:

Obtain an SR-22 insurance document;
Provide proof of employment or enrollment in school;
Provide a driving record;
Pay a filing fee.

At Shane Phelps Law, we will help you get an occupational license. In fact, we include it in our fees for DWI's and DUI's (the client pays the filing fee).

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