What is the first step after being released and charged with DUI?

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Answered By: Sifuentes & Locke

You need to hire a lawyer. The lawyer will know exactly what to do. You have 14 days from the date of your arrest to request an ALR (Administrative License Revocation) hearing. After that 14 day time period you lose the right to that hearing. Getting a lawyer who will represent you on the criminal case is key to this process. The lawyer will be able to do the hearing in such a way that he/she will get valuable information to defend you during your case. Call a lawyer, consultations are almost always free, and hiring a lawyer is an investment in your future that will pay dividends providing you make a good choice.

Answer Applies to: Texas
Replied: 11/9/2011

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Answered By: Reeves Law Firm, P.C.

First, if you refused the give breathe, you have 10 days to request an ALR hearing. Do it NOW! This is excellent discovery, worth every penny, and it may (protect your license from suspension, it will at the very least delay the automatic suspension. If your license were suspended for another reason, hire a lawyer and get an occupational license. Otherwise, hire a lawyer as soon as possible to get discovery, get that in dash cam before it magically disappears, which happens too often, etc.

Answer Applies to: Texas
Replied: 11/9/2011

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

Say nothing and call your attorney.

Answer Applies to: Texas
Replied: 11/8/2011

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