THE ALL-IMPORTANT ALR

THE ALL-IMPORTANT ALR

Click here to download my ALR Hearing Request Form

An ALR (Administrative License Revocation hearing) is a win-win situation - for you and for me as your lawyer - but it is TIME SENSITIVE !!! - so read on.

WHAT IS IT?

An ALR hearing is a civil action separate from the criminal case where the Department of Public Safety attempts to suspend your license for your refusal or failure of the offered test. The suspension time periods vary depending on several factors. Refer to your "Notice of Suspension" for the one that applies to you.

WAS I TOLD ABOUT THIS?

When you were arrested for DWI, the officer should have asked you whether you wanted to submit to providing a specimen of your breath or blood. You should have also been advised of your right to take or refuse the offered test and the consequences of each.

SHOULD I REQUEST THIS HEARING?...ABSOLUTELY!

WHY IS THE ALR SO IMPORTANT?

It gives us both a mini-preview of how your case will play out at trial by allowing me to gain invaluable discovery (like our own copy of the police report) and depose the police officer (the benefits of this alone are too great to go into here).

The results of this hearing along with our review of your DWI videotape will go along way towards helping you decide whether to plea or try your case.

As an added bonus - if the attorney for DPS cannot prove their case against you, there will be NO license suspension.

HOW DO I REQUEST THIS HEARING?

If you come in and hire me immediately - that is, within the fifteen (15) day time period - I will do all the work for you.

However, if you are unable to do so, request it yourself so that you don't waive this incredible option... get the form here.

WHAT IF I DON'T REQUEST IT OR I MISS THE DEADLINE?

If you fail to request this hearing, your license will be suspended automatically upon the fortieth (40) day from the date you received the "Notice of Suspension".

Click here to download my ALR Hearing Request Form

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