| In Dallas, the crime of driving while intoxicated (DWI) is | | | | license. |
| viewed harshly. This is why people hire an aggressive | | | | In Dallas, a person so charged should hire a Dallas DWI |
| Dallas DWI lawyer to help protect and preserve their | | | | lawyer who knows how to properly pursue an ALR |
| rights if they are arrested for DWI. | | | | case. A live ALR hearing must be requested so the |
| What many people who face DWI charges do not | | | | lawyer can maximize the opportunity to learn facts |
| realize is that there are two cases against them: The | | | | about the case. It is also important for the lawyer to |
| criminal case, and an Administrative License | | | | cross-examine the arresting officer. By personally |
| Revocation (ALR), a civil case which involves with the | | | | appearing at the hearing and doing the |
| driver's license. People who face DWI charges must | | | | cross-examination, the lawyer can better defend the |
| ensure that their lawyer handles the civil case skillfully | | | | client from having his or her license suspended. The |
| to better defend the criminal case. | | | | lawyer may also be able to discover important details |
| In the state of Texas, if a person suspected of DWI | | | | that can be used to prepare a better DWI defense. |
| refuses to undergo a chemical test or crosses the | | | | When facing DWI charges in Dallas, it is important for a |
| legal Blood Alcohol Content threshold of 0.08%, his or | | | | person to hire a lawyer who can skillfully handle an |
| her license may be suspended. The person must | | | | ALR civil case as well as a DWI criminal case. The |
| request an ALR hearing within 15 days of the arrest to | | | | lawyer can help protect not just the person's rights, but |
| avoid automatic suspension of his or her driver's | | | | his or her driving privileges as well. |