How soon can I legally drive if I have been charged with drunk driving?

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Answered By: Jacob P. Sartz IV., Attorney at Law

Speaking generally, anyone charged with an offense is presumed innocent until proven guilty. Generally, people may drive during a pending OUI case as long as they meet the conditions of their bond unless they get convicted or the secretary of state had already suspended their license for some reason. Ultimately, it depends on the circumstances.

Answer Applies to: Michigan
Replied: 11/7/2011

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Answered By: Reeves Law Firm, P.C.

It depends. Were your license suspended? If so, the suspension is for a finite period of time. You could also get an Occupational license to drive in the interim.

Answer Applies to: Texas
Replied: 10/26/2011

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Answered By: Cynthia Henley, Lawyer

If you were arrested and charged with DWI, you can continue to drive until your license becomes suspended which will be on the 40th day after your arrest unless you request an ALR (administrative license revocation) hearing as detailed on the paper the cop gave you when s/he took your actual drivers license. Your license may also be revoked as a result of a DWI conviction. You need to hire a lawyer immediately to help you.

Answer Applies to: Texas
Replied: 10/23/2011

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Answered By: Mark Thiessen, Attorney at Law

You can still drive unless the judge told you not to or depending on the conviction terms.

Answer Applies to: Texas
Replied: 10/21/2011

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Answered By: Sifuentes & Locke

If you have been charged with Drunk Driving or DWI in Texas then the length of the suspension depends on whether or not you took a breath test, or refused to take a breath test. If you refused to take a breath test then the suspension lasts for 180 days. If you took a breath test and the test came back at a .08 or higher the suspension lasts for 90 days. However, you have a right to an ALR hearing. If you request an ALR hearing your license is not suspended until you lose your ALR hearing. Once you lose your ALR hearing your license will be suspended but you can get an occupational license to drive to work or school, or to perform essential household duties. Please contact a lawyer in your area so that you can get full use of all your rights.

Answer Applies to: Texas
Replied: 10/20/2011

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Answered By: Law Offices of Kenneth Wincorn P.C.

You can get an occupational license immediately upon the suspension of your license. Check with the Department of Public Safety to see when you can apply for reinstatement.

Answer Applies to: Texas
Replied: 10/20/2011

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