Boerne, TX DWI Law Firms & Lawyers

If you were arrested and charged with DWI within the last 15 days, you need to contact a DWI attorney immediately. The ALR suspension does not take effect until after the expiration of 40 days after the arrest. So, if you are within that window, your privilege to drive is not yet suspended. If you are still inside the 15 day window, your attorney can request an ALR hearing to fight to prevent the suspension. The request will toll the suspension period. 

Your case is most likely not in North Carolina. In North Carolina we have DWI not DUI. However, if some aspects of this type of case are universal. If law enforcement did everything properly and the .17 result is admissible. Your choices will most likely be to pled guilty or go to trial. .17**is over twice the legal limit in most states. There is no prosecutor or district attorney that I know of who would risk their career by reducing a DWI at .17 unless there is some serious defect with the case that would cause them to have a serious question about their ability to secure a conviction. You need to consult with an experienced DWI attorney to see if there are any defects in your case that could possibly be used to your advantage. However, like I said if everything was done properly, your attorney will most likely recommend a plea and will attempt to minimize the punishment aspect of a DWI conviction. It is a good thing that you were cooperative with highway patrol and have a good driving record. Often things like this are considered mitigating factors and could lessen any punishment you may receive. Good luck to you and please don't ever drive drunk again - remember it's not just you that's in danger on the road if you drive in that condition again.

I don't know was Dallas Public Services is. But if a cop runs your id and sees you have a warrant, he absolutely could arrest you. But a lot of cops are lazy and won't want to mess with it.