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Driver's License Suspension Lawyer | Bedford, Texas

For most of us, the mere thought of a driver's license suspension is a real nightmare. The reality is that a DUI/DWI charge puts your license at serious risk, and it is critical that you act immediately to protect your driving privileges. The worst thing you can do is to continue driving after your license has been suspended. David E Cook Bedford TX DWI Defense Attorney

Has your driver's license already been suspended, and you need it to get to work, medical appointments and to care for your family? We may be able to help you obtain an "essential need" or occupational driver's license (ODL).

Contact our Mid-Cities law firm TODAY for a free consultation with our dedicated and hardworking DUI/DWI defense attorney David E. Cook.

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Your Driver's License Is in Jeopardy, So Act Quickly

If you were arrested for drunk driving, your license was most likely confiscated at jail. Upon release, you were given a temporary driving permit, good for 40 days.

You have only 15 days to request an administrative license revocation (ALR) hearing from the Department of Public Safety to review the revocation. (Click here to see a copy of the DPS form stating this requirement.) If you make a timely request, your temporary permit will be good through the hearing date. However, if you fail to request this hearing within 15 days, an automatic suspension will start in 40 days.

The length of a driver's license suspension in Texas can range from 90 days to two years. In all instances, whether you are an adult or person under 21 years old, the length of the suspension will go up if you have any prior alcohol-related suspensions.

Suspension Periods

Penalties for Adults

90-day suspension - First offender who tests above the .08 legal limit

180-day (6 month) suspension - First offender who refuses a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) or breath test

One-year suspension - Repeat offender who refuses testing, who previously failed or refused a test

Two-year suspension - Repeat offender who tests above the .08 percent legal limit, who previously refused or failed a specimen test

Penalties for People Under 21

60-day suspension - First offender who tests above the .08 legal limit

180-day suspension (6 month) - First offender who refuses a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) or breath test

180-day suspension - Repeat offender who tests above the .08 legal limit, who has previously been convicted two or more times

Two-year suspension - Repeat offender who refuses testing, who previously failed or refused a specimen test

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Our Approach: Thorough, Smart and Aggressive DUI/DWI Defense

Attorney David Cook will take an aggressive and proactive approach to protect your driver's license and your constitutional rights.

At the license revocation hearing, Attorney Cook will appear on your behalf. You do no need to be present if you don't wish to. More than just fighting to prevent the revocation of your license, he will utilize the ALR hearing to "put the cops on trial" by gathering key evidence for your case:

Testimony of the arresting officer
Testimony of the person who administered the breath test (if different than the officer)
Testimony of the technical supervisor whose job is to ensure proper performance of the Intoxilyzer
Performance records of the Intoxilyzer 30 days before and after it the arrest

Even before your ALR hearing, Attorney Cook will file a motion to obtain an ODL (or "essential need license") that will enable you to continue driving to work, going to the grocery store, seeing the doctor and transporting your family. It can take up to four weeks to process an ODL application, while it only takes a day for a suspension to take effect after the hearing: The sooner we take action on your behalf, the better.

Don't Delay! Contact Us Today.

David E. Cook
Attorney at Law
1608 Airport Freeway
Suite 300
Bedford, TX 76022

Phone: 817-545-3309
Fax: 817-545-1366
E-mail

Visit Us at:
www.davidcooklaw.com
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Bedford, Texas, criminal defense attorney David E. Cook handles DUI/DWI cases throughout Tarrant County and the Mid-Cities region, including Bedford, Fort Worth, Arlington, Hurst, Euless, Southlake, Grapevine, Keller, Colleyville, North Richland Hills and Richland Hills.

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