Lubbock DWI Arrest and Blood Test-what are the time frames for requesting a driver license hearing?

Posted on June 2, 2011 by Stephen Hamilton

 In a recent post we discussed the time periods or deadlines after a Lubbock or South Plains DWI arrest to request a hearing on your driver license "automatic" suspension.  What if instead of a breath test or a refusal to give a breath or blood test you instead agreed to give a blood test?  The time frame for blood is different because at the time the nurse draws the blood the officer does not have the test results.  

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After a DWI Arrest You Only Have a Set Time Period To Request A Driver License Hearing

Posted on May 22, 2011 by Stephen Hamilton

 If you are arrested for a DWI or DUIM (driving under the influence by a minor) in Texas then if you either gave a breath sample and it was over .08 (.04 if in a commercial vehicle or a detectable amount if a minor) or refused to give a sample, you have 15 days, working DPS days, to request a hearing on your license.  If you gave a voluntary blood you will get a letter of the results from DPS and if over .08 you will have 20 days to request a hearing.  It is important if you were arrested for a DWI that you contact an attorney immediately to discuss these deadlines and why you want to always contest your automatic driver license suspension.

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