Note: Call the Law Office of Florencia Rueda to find out how we can help defend you against your DWI. Phone: 512-415-7648.
Below is a brief outline of the various court settings that I can assist you with when you or a loved one has been charged with a DWI.
Administrative License Revocation (ALR):
Within 15 days of the time you were served with a Notice of Suspension you must request a hearing to contest your license suspension. When you hire our firm for your DWI, we will also aggressively defend you during the ALR hearing by questioning the arresting officer at the hearing to save your license from being suspended. However, if your license is suspended, you may be granted an occupational license which allows you to drive to places such as work, school, or the grocery store. If you do not request a hearing, the suspension will go into effect 40 days from the date the notice was sent. A fee of $125 will be charged to reinstate the license after the suspension period expires.
First Appearance:
A first appearance in court will be requested usually 30 days after your arrest or release for a DWI. If you have retained our firm, we will make this appearance for you, so that you don't have to attend..
Pretrial Conference:
During this setting, about 8 to 10 weeks after the first appearance, we discuss your case with the Prosecution and begin negotiations to get the best possible outcome.
Pretrial with Witnesses:
If after careful investigation and research our firm finds that your constitutional rights have been violated, we will file motions to exclude evidence which could be used to incriminate you.
Trial:
If you decide to take the case to trial, you may request either a bench trial where the court, (Judge) hears your case or a jury trial where the jury decides whether or not you are guilty.
If you need an attorney to defend you against this charge contact our office immediately at 512-415-7648. Our office is located at 905 West oltorf, suite D, Austin, Texas, 78704.
by: Law Office of Florencia Rueda, PLLC
