This type of license is not available for medical suspensions or suspensions for non-payment of child support. Also an occupational license may not be available for the operation of a commercial vehicle but may apply to the operation of the individual’s personal vehicle.
Scott Markowitz has been continuously practicing criminal defense and traffic law since 1993. As a criminal defense lawyer, he has represented in excess of 26,000 individuals charged with crimes. Initial consultation is always free. You will be informed what is facing you, both emotionally and financially, before any fee is paid. Your questions deserve candid answers and Scott Markowitz is sincerely committed to making certain that you get them.
DUI/DWI
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Traffic Violations
From the moment you are stopped – usually for a minor traffic violation – the play begins and the onboard video is capturing the well scripted events that follows. Unfortunately, you are one of the participants, but you haven’t had any opportunity to rehearse. On the other hand, the police officer likely has been through the process countless numbers of times and knows exactly what to say and do in a very precise order. The following is a general list of the events that will follow...
Theft
Misdemeanors
2nd Offense – Class A Misdemeanor - Up to a $4,000 fine and/or up to 1 year in jail (30 day minimum). Loss of license if convicted. Probation possible, with no loss of license and at least 5 days in jail will be required. No deferred adjudication permitted. A $1,500 license surcharge per year for three years will be imposed by DPS, whether convicted or probation. The surcharge is $2,000 per year for three years if the blood alcohol level is.16 or more.
Drug Crimes
Other disqualifications/suspensions can result from driving with any detectable amount of alcohol in one’s system, drug offenses, railroad crossing infractions, leaving the scene, refusing to be tested for alcohol, and various other reasons. Each citation has to be carefully evaluated to avoid more serious consequences beyond the mere citation itself.
Assault
DWI with accident and serious bodily injuries occur as a proximate cause of the intoxication - Referred to as Intoxication Assault – 3rd degree Felony.