About a year ago, I wrote about new rules for ALR (License Suspension). That post gave you "Everything You need to Know about the New ALR Rules". Then, we saw New ALR (Transportation Code) Changes come down the pipes. Well, it looks like 2010 is bringing some change too. Here’s the problem. …
Well, it seems there are some new rules in store for us as well, however, this time, they are coming from the legislature in the form of Transportation Code changes. Before, it was SOAH’s rules changes and subpoena form changes. In the past I wrote about recent rule changes in the…
I get this question all the time: Can I keep my license from being suspended in a DWI? I thought the license suspension was automatic. The answer is, YES, you can keep your license from being suspended. I previously explained the ALR process (Administrative License Revocation) in a past post. I get…
I have been getting a lot of questions, regarding the New SOAH rules. Of the 3 major issues that we thought might happen, none of them did. Hearings are still in person, no subpoena is needed for BTO’s or Tech Super, and they are still required to be there if we…
Ok, so I haven’t blogged in approximately .. forever. But I am determined to get back in the game. In playing around online today (alright, you caught me, I was googling my name), I came across the Sunshine Report’s new issue of what looks to me like passed resolutions. If…
If DPS gets their way, yes.. all License Suspension Hearing will be by phone. So the Administrative Law Judge will never be able to look you, the lawyers, or the officer in the eyes. Thanks to Grits for Breakfast for posting on Criminal Justice Agencies Under Review, and discussing the…
In an ALR hearing, it is the job of the Respondent (Defendant) to serve a subpoena on a police officer if they want them to appear. I do this in almost all of my cases. In order to serve a subpoena, one must first request it from the judge. You…
I am often asked the question, "What is SR-22 Insurance?" SR-22 insurance policy is a note held on file by the DPS. It is an extra charge you pay for your insurance carrier to communicate directly with DPS. DPS will hold your proof of insurance in their system, and whenever…
"I was just arrested for DWI 2nd… what will this do to my license?" The answer to this question in Texas is complex, and depends on many factors that are not known based on the question. I would need to know if you refused to submit to a breath test,…
The ALR Process Administrative License Revocation Program I am often asked about the process that occurs after your license is confiscated subsequent to a DWI arrest. As mentioned on several other pages of this site, there are actually two different processes working against you at the same time. The Criminal…