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Driving While License Suspended Or Invalid In Texas

Driving While License Invalid (DWLI) is a criminal offense in Texas. Individuals operating a motor vehicle when their Driver’s License is invalid, suspended, revoked, denied, or canceled can be stopped by law enforcement and cited or arrested for DWLI. Learn more.

Can you drive with a suspended license in Texas?Driving with a suspended license is a criminal offense in Texas. If you are stopped by law enforcement while driving with a suspended license, you can be charged with DWLI and face fines and jail time.

Is driving without a license a felony in Texas?Driving with a suspended or invalid license in Texas is not a felony. DWLI is a Class C misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $500. However repeat offenders can face enhanced charges with severe penalties.

TEXAS LAWYERS FOR SUSPENDED DRIVER’S LICENSE

Driving with a suspended or invalid license is a serious offense in Texas. If arrested or charged with driving without a driver’s license or with a canceled license in Texas it is critical to contact a lawyer immediately.

Can I check my Texas drivers license status online?The Texas Department of Public Safety website offers real-time driver eligibility information online. Learn more.

How much does a suspended license lawyer cost in Texas?The cost for DWLI representation in Texas varies. There are a number of fees associated with DWLI from court costs to DPS fees. A powerful defense can be expensive, but well worth it to avoid the harsh penalties of a criminal conviction.

HOW SERIOUS ARE PENALTIES FOR DRIVING WITH SUSPENDED LICENSE IN TEXAS?

Driving While License Invalid is a Class C misdemeanor in Texas. A person can be arrested, cited, and fined for DWLI. The Texas Department of Public Safety can also impose additional consequences on a person’s driver license.

Can you go to jail for no driver’s license in Texas?First-time offenders for DWLI face no jail time. Subsequent charges for driving with a suspended license result in up to one year in jail, fines, court costs, and other penalties.
How long can your license be suspended in Texas?Driving privileges in Texas are suspended for one year after a conviction for DWLI. In addition to a one year suspension, Texas DWLI penalties include fines, court costs, court ordered classes, and a significant increase in insurance premiums.

How much is a DWLI in Texas?A conviction for DWLI in Texas costs thousands, and often more than ten thousand, dollars in fines, fees, and increased insurance costs. It is critical to do everything possible to avoid a final conviction for Driving While License Invalid in Texas.

How do you get around a suspended license?In Texas, once a driver’s license has been suspended or otherwise canceled, the only option available is to obtain a Texas Occupational License. Learn more.

How do I check my Texas surcharges?On September 1, 2019, the DPS Driver Responsibility Program was repealed. This act eliminated all past and future DPS surcharges.

WHAT IS DRIVING WHILE LICENSE INVALID ENHANCED IN TEXAS?

A DWLI charge can be enhanced to a Class A or Class B misdemeanor if you have a previous DWLI conviction, do not have valid insurance, or are involved in an accident. An enhanced DWLI charge results in up to one year in jail, fines, court costs, and other penalties.

What is DWLI with a prior conviction in Texas? A second DWLI offense can be upgraded to a Class B misdemeanor. The subsequent DWLI conviction results in a longer suspension of driving privileges, thousands of dollars in fines, and up to 6 months in jail.

What is DWLI with accident in Texas? If you are involved in a crash with a suspended Texas driver’s license, you could face a DWLI enhanced to a Class A misdemeanor. This offense is punishable by a lengthier driver’s license suspension, thousands of dollars in fines, and up to 1 year in jail.

CAN A LAWYER HELP ME GET MY LICENSE BACK?

If your license is suspended, it’s imperative to speak with a lawyer about your options. An experienced attorney can help navigate the courts and Texas DPS to reinstate your driving privileges as soon as possible.

What is an Occupational Driver License in Texas?An Occupational Driver License (ODL) is a special type of Texas Driver License that allows individuals to drive legally during a period of suspension. Learn more.

Do I need a lawyer to get an occupational license in Texas?The most time efficient way to obtain an occupational license in Texas is to hire an experienced attorney who can determine eligibility, gather all necessary documentation, petition the appropriate court, and promptly appear before the court to obtain a judge’s signed order.

What is an SR22 in Texas?Texas drivers who have suspended licenses due to certain violations are required to file an SR22 form with the Texas Department of Public Safety. An SR22 is a form filed by an insurance company on behalf of a driver, supplementing existing auto insurance. SR-22 is required to obtain an Occupational Driver License in Texas.

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CHARGES DISMISSED

DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED .15

Driving facts involved failing to maintain a single lane and speeding. Client refused breath test and forced law enforcement to obtain search warrant for blood. Blood test result was not used after challenge from Defense, and State waived and abandoned charge.

CHARGES DISMISSED

DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE

Client was a college student, worried about the collateral consequences of an alcohol offense. After negotiation and review of the traffic stop, the case was dismissed. Client received no criminal conviction. The charge was later expunged and deleted from client’s record.

CHARGES DISMISSED

DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED .15+

Client was involved in minor accident. Client was at fault in accident. A young executive, client was concerned that a criminal conviction for DWI would result in termination. After review of the traffic stop, it was clear the officer lacked probable cause for arrest.

CHARGES DISMISSED

DWI 2ND

Client, a military veteran, was facing up to one year in jail. State could not prove intoxication by alcohol, and was prepared to proceed on loss of use by marijuana. After challenging the State to prove that marijuana was ingested at or near time of driving, and that marijuana impaired client’s driving, the State dismissed the case on the day of trial.

CHARGES DISMISSED

DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE

Driving facts involved a false claim by police that taillight was out. After challenging the reasonable suspicion for the traffic stop, the State was forced to dismiss the case when video did not match police report. Client has since expunged arrest, and has no criminal record.

CHARGES DISMISSED

DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE

Client is a public school teacher and faced immediate termination upon conviction. The facts of the case were bad. State was unwilling to budge in negotiation, and matter was set for trial – the last shot at avoiding a conviction and preserving client’s livelihood. State was forced to dismiss on day of trial. Client has no criminal record, and has since expunged the DWI arrest.

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