DWI / DUI Drunk Driving Arrest / License Suspension

DWI / DUI Arrest - License Suspension - Lubbock Texas Defense Attorney

Nick Boatwright Lubbock Texas Criminal Defense Attorney
Stephen Hamilton Lubbock Texas Criminal Defense Attorney


DWI Driving While Intoxicated in The State Of Texas
DUI Driving Under The Influence in The State Of Texas

Lubbock Texas DWI / DUI Defense Trial Lawyers

What Happens After A DWI / DUI Arrest in Texas?

There are usually both Motor Vehicle and Court Proceedings.

You need a skilled and an experienced DWI / DUI defense attorney on your side who knows the drunk driving laws and has been successful in getting results throughout the West Texas areas, and you’ll have a greater chance of a more favorable outcome. Experience in litigation and trial defense work, research and case preparation helps the attorneys at Boatwright & Hamilton prepare the best case for you.

At Boatwright & Hamilton, we understand your drunk driving incident, whether it be for a DWI arrest or a DUI arrest. Being arrested for drunk driving and taken to jail can be very frightening. As an experienced DWI defense attorney we are here to help. You don’t need to face it all alone.

1. Administrative License Revocation: ALR

To preserve your right to drive in Texas, you must request a hearing within 15 days of when you were served with a Notice of Suspension (usually the date of arrest). If you timely requested a hearing to contest your license suspension, you will be able to continue driving until the hearing. If you lose at the hearing, you can not drive after the hearing. It is our opinion you should requests the officer's presence at the hearing. Crucial defenses can be developed at the hearing. If your license is suspended at the hearing, you may be able to secure an occupational license to drive.

2. Arraignment:

This is your initial court date. It will either be noted on your bond release or you will be notified by mail when to appear (usually about 30 to 60 days after arrest). This hearing is primarily for advisement of rights. If you have an attorney, he will advise you.

3. Pre-trial Conference:

Your attorney will discuss your case with the District Attorney and negotiate the best possible plea bargain. This conference will happen about 6 weeks after arraignment. This is usually after the driver's license hearing (ALR). The date is set by the Court and your attorney on his calendar.

4. Suppression Hearing:

The Court may suppress some or all of the evidence against you if your constitutional rights have been violated. Your attorney will file motions to suppress. It occurs anywhere 6 weeks to 3 months after the pre-trial conference.

5. Trial:

You may either request a bench trial wherein the court hears the case. If the case is a misdemeanor, the trial will be to a jury of six. If the case is a felony, the jury will be to a jury of twelve.

6. Sentencing:

The Court imposes a sentence after a conviction at trial or after a plea bargain is accepted and a plea entered. Sentences may include jail time, numerous fees, fines, community service, alcohol classes and fines.


Please call and schedule an appointment at your earliest convenience, as a top DWI criminal defense attorney located in Lubbock, Texas, I offer a free initial consultation where you and I can sit down and discuss the criminal charges against you and what options are available to you. To assist you financially in paying any attorney fees, I offer flat rate fees and flexible payment plans that will allow you to hire me as your Lubbock DWI criminal defense lawyer so that I can start immediately to protect your rights.  Call us today at (806) 747-8002 for a free consultation and see how we can help with your case.

Lubbock Texas Criminal Defense Attorney

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Nicky Boatwright and Stephen Hamilton are Criminal Defense Trail Attorney's in the state of Texas covering Amarillo, Canyon, Andrews, Abernathy, Acuff, Amherst, Anton, Arnett, Bledsoe, Brownfield, Cotton Center, Crosbyton, Dickens, Floydada, Hale Center, Idalou, Lamesa, Levelland, Littlefield, Lockney, Loop, Lorenzo, Lubbock, Meadow, Morton, Muleshoe, New Deal, New Home, O'Donnell, Olton, Petersburg, Plains, Plainview, Post, Ralls, Ransom Canyon, Shallowater, Slaton, Smyer, Tahoka, Wolfforth, Seminole, Tulia, Midland, Odessa.