License Suspensions
Can a driver license be suspended due to an alcohol related charge?
Yes, a driver license can be suspended for an alcohol related conviction for driving while intoxicated. You may be required to take classes and/or serve a suspension for a specific period of time before you can reapply to have your license reinstated. In most cases, you can apply for an occupational driver license to drive…
Can a driver license be suspended due to drug related offenses?
Yes. If you are convicted of a drug related offense you license will be suspended for 180 days. You will also be required to complete a 15-hour drug education class and submit the certificate to DPS before the suspension action will be lifted. A $100.00 reinstatement fee must also be paid and SR-22 insurance must…
Can a driver license be suspended due to getting too many traffic tickets?
Yes. If a person receives 4 or more convictions within a 1-year period, then they will get a notice of suspension letter from DPS. We highly suggest that you contact a lawyer to contest the suspension action if it is because of too many traffic related convictions. In many cases, a lawyer can negotiate a…
Can a lawyer represent you at a driver license suspension hearing?
Yes, a lawyer can represent you at a driver license suspension hearing. In most cases, this means that you will not have to attend the hearing. The attorney will attend for you. Call The Beltz Law Firm at 214-321-4105 for more information.
Can a person’s driver license be suspended due to a car wreck?
Yes, a person can have their driver license suspended due to a car crash if the investigating officer determines that the wreck was your fault, you did not have insurance covering the accident at the time of the wreck and the crash resulted in damages totaling over $1000.00.
What do you do if you get a notice of driver license suspension in Texas?
The first thing you need to do is object to the suspension action. You must object within 20 days to the suspension action by informing DPS of your intent to contest the suspension. Once you have objected to the suspension action, DPS is required to give you a hearing on the matter. At this hearing,…
What does it mean if DPS is trying to suspend your license due to driving while license invalid?
If you drive a vehicle while your license was revoked, suspended, denied or cancelled you are technically driving when you should not have been. Because your license was invalid at the time the police officer stopped you, if a citation of any kind was issued and becomes a conviction on your record, then DPS will…