Charlie Roadman, an Austin criminal defense attorney, explains the potential suspension of a Texas driver's license following a DWI arrest for individuals aged 21 and over. He outlines that there are two main ways a license can be suspended: through the Department of Public Safety (DPS) and via the criminal case. For DPS, no suspension occurs if a voluntary breath or blood test shows a BAC under 0.08. However, suspension is automatic if the BAC is over 0.08 or if there's a refusal to take the test. This suspension can be contested through an Administrative License Revocation (ALR) hearing, although success is rare.
On the criminal side, outcomes vary. A jail sentence leads to automatic suspension, while a case dismissal does not result in suspension. For probation or community supervision, suspension is possible but depends on various factors, including whether it's a first or second offense. The length of suspension, if imposed, varies from 90 days to two years, based on factors like BAC level, test refusal, and the number of DWI offenses.
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