After a DWI arrest, a DMV hearing will determine whether you lose your driver’s license. Losing your license, even for a few months, can affect your ability to go anywhere.

A DMV hearing lawyer in Grand Prairie can help. A lawyer can protect your legal rights and represent you at the hearing to make a strong case against suspension.

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What Is the Purpose of a DMV Hearing?

When the police arrest you for drunk driving in Grand Prairie, it triggers an administrative process known as Administrative License Revocation (ALR).

The Texas Department of Public Safety (TxDPS) oversees the ALR process, which proceeds separately from the criminal aspect of your DWI case. The purpose of ALR — part of which is the DMV proceeding — is to determine whether TxDPS will suspend your license and, if so, for how long.

Even if your criminal case falls apart (e.g., if the prosecutor drops the charges or the court dismisses the case), the ALR hearing process will move forward.

The justification for this comes from the terms and conditions associated with obtaining a Texas driver’s license. When you get your license, you agree to take a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) test upon the request of the police or TxDPS officers. If you fail the test or if you refuse to submit, TxDPS reserves the right to suspend or revoke your license.

What Is the Process for a DMV Hearing?

After officers arrest you for driving while intoxicated, the officer will confiscate your license and issue you a form called the Notice of Suspension and Temporary Driving Permit. This form allows you to legally drive for 15 days and provides instructions on how to request your DMV hearing. The form also explains the details of the ALR process.

You must request your hearing by mail or by filling out a hearing request form on the TxDPS website. Once TxDPS schedules your hearing, it will notify you by mail, using your address on record. It can take up to 120 days to respond.

If you have a new address, or if TxDPS does not receive your response or schedule the DMV hearing for some reason, you will not receive the response in time to keep them from suspending your license. You may also have no way to know when your hearing will take place.

You must appear at the site of the hearing, on the appointed day and time, and provide testimony under oath. The police officer who arrested you will also appear, and give testimony for why the judge should rule to suspend your license.

After the hearing, you will receive the judge’s decision by mail.

How Can a DMV Hearing Lawyer Help You?

In both your criminal DWI proceeding and your DMV hearing, you have no obligation for legal representation. However, having a DMV hearing lawyer on your side will help protect your legal rights and help you fight for the best possible outcome in the ALR process.

Even before the hearing itself, your lawyer can schedule your hearing directly and confirm the date and time with you immediately — rather than having to wait for notification in the mail.

Because a judge conducts the DMV hearing using the same legal constructs and rules of evidence as a criminal proceeding, you can inadvertently incriminate yourself, or otherwise compromise your legal rights. Having a lawyer represent you will help to ensure that you do not say anything that the prosecutor can use against you at trial.

We can help protect your driver’s license, potentially convincing the judge to not suspend your license or to shorten the duration of your suspension. And, if the judge does rule to suspend, your lawyer can assist you in petitioning the court for a provisional license. A provisional license allows you to drive to work or school, go on important personal appointments, and handle important errands such as going to the grocery store and the bank.

But perhaps the most compelling reason to have a DMV hearing lawyer relates to your criminal DWI case.

The ALR hearing is the first chance for you and your lawyer to get a look at the prosecution’s evidence in your case. And, because the arresting officer must testify under oath, your lawyer can take advantage of this to question the officer and hear more about your arrest and processing.

This can provide your lawyer with a strategic advantage for building your DWI defense. And, if it appears the officer made any mistakes or violated your legal rights, your lawyer can use this information to negotiate with the prosecutor for a reduction or dismissal of your charges.

Meet with a DMV Hearing Lawyer in Grand Prairie Today

Before making any decisions about your criminal case or DMV hearing, take the time to talk with a lawyer about your options.

The Law Offices of Randall B. Isenberg would like to offer you a complimentary consultation and case review. This will give you the opportunity to ask questions and make a more informed decision for your future. Call us today at 214-696-9253 to schedule your appointment with a DMV hearing lawyer in Grand Prairie.

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A sex crime conviction in Grand Prairie can cost you thousands and lead to time behind bars. And that is not all. The social stigma can affect your career, your family life, and your standing in the community.

Prosecutors know this, and may try to use this argument to convince you to plead guilty to charges to avoid a more public trial. However, once you plead guilty, your crime will become part of your permanent — and public — criminal record. Before you make any decisions, talk to a prostitution and sex crime lawyer in Grand Prairie to ensure you understand the gravity of these decisions.

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Will I Face Jail Time for a Prostitution or Sex Crime Conviction?

Yes. In Texas, solicitation and prostitution charges typically carry a Class B misdemeanor charge, which includes up to six months in jail. However, a prior conviction or solicitation of a minor may lead to elevated charges.

More serious sex crimes charges, such as promoting prostitution, carry more serious charges — ranging between Class A misdemeanor and first-degree felony charges. The penalties for sex crimes charges can range anywhere from $2,000 to $10,000 in fines and six months to 99 years in jail.

How Will a Prostitution or Sex Crime Conviction Affect Your Future?

Once you complete your incarceration and pay your fines, fees, and court costs, you must register as a sex offender.

Even if you never had physical or sexual contact — or never exchanged any money — you must place yourself on the sexual offender registry in most cases.

Anyone will be able to search the database of registered Texas sex offenders maintained by the Department of Public Safety (TxDPS) and find your name there.

And, even though the Grand Prairie Police Department does not maintain a separate registry, its website links directly to the TxDPS database.

Your registry requirements will depend on the nature of your crime. However, the shortest duration of registry is ten years. Many types of prostitution and sex crime charges require a lifetime registration.

Sex Offender Registry: Level One: minimal threat to community, low risk of re-offending

Sex Offender Registry: Level Two: moderate threat to community, moderate risk of re-offending

Sex Offender Registry: Level Three: large threat to community, likely to re-offend.

Once you register as a sex offender, it will be difficult to find housing or employment. Landlords can legally decline your application. Employers also have ample leeway to deny you employment with a sex crime on your record.

What Can a Sex Crimes Attorney Do for My Case?

Unless you are prepared to deal with these consequences, you must fight the charges pending against you. Having a lawyer on your side will ensure the protection of your rights. Your lawyer will also understand how to challenge these charges and potentially obtain a more favorable outcome for you.

We can explore the evidence in your case to identify any potential mistakes the police may have made, or any other weaknesses that could provide a viable opportunity for your defense.

We use this information to challenge the prosecutor, and request a reduction or dismissal of your charges. However, if the prosecutor will not consider a deal, we may recommend taking your case to court.

What Constitutes a Sex Crime in Texas?

The following crimes are examples of sexual offenses in Texas:

Solicitation or Prostitution

Chapter 43 of the Texas Penal Code addresses both prostitution and solicitation, which is knowingly engaging in sexual conduct for a fee. You need not have exchanged any money or item of value for the police to arrest you. Likewise, you need not have engaged in physical contact to face charges for this sex crime.

Promoting Prostitution

Promoting prostitution offenses involve sharing in the proceeds of an act of prostitution.

Other Sex Crimes

The statutes provide for a variety of other sex crimes, including sexual assault, aggravated sexual assault, disorderly conduct, public lewdness, indecent exposure, and child pornography.

The prosecutor has extensive leeway in choosing the charges he hopes to pursue. Having a lawyer on your side means you can have a clear understanding of your case as well as what each of your potential options will mean for your life.

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At the Law Offices of Randall B. Isenberg, we know you may feel frightened and unsure of the right course of action. During a free consultation, we can answer any questions you may have and help you determine the best course of action.

Contact us today at 214-696-9253 to schedule your free consultation with a criminal defense attorney in Grand Prairie.

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Facing violent crime charges can be terrifying. However, if you put a murder and assault lawyer in Grand Prairie to work on your case early enough, he may be able to convince the prosecutor to reduce, drop, or never even file your charges.

Attorney Randall Isenberg understands exactly how serious your situation is. As a former chief felony prosecutor and state district court judge, he knows how harshly the state prosecutes these crimes. He puts his knowledge and his decades of experience to work on your behalf.

Call our office today at 214-696-9253 to speak to a murder and assault lawyer in Grand Prairie.

How Long Will You Go to Prison for Murder or Assault in Grand Prairie?

Per Title 3, Chapter 12, “Punishments” of the Texas statutes, a simple assault charge qualifies as a Class A misdemeanor, which carries a fine of $4,000 and up to 12 months in county lockup. If the victim was a family member, police officer, public servant, family court guardian, or security guard, you will face felony charges of the third degree.

Upon conviction for third-degree felony assault, you will face a fine of up to $10,000 and up to a decade in prison.

With aggravating circumstances, such as having a weapon in your possession at the time of the crime, the prosecutor can pursue second-degree felony charges. Second-degree felony assault carries a fine of up to $10,000 and up to two decades in prison. Note that the prosecutor can tack on charges for aggravating circumstances even if you never pulled the weapon.

Murder qualifies as a felony of the first degree, with a $10,000 fine and the potential for life behind bars.

If your offense qualifies as capital murder, you will spend your life in prison with no option for parole. If the crime was of a particularly heinous nature, the prosecutor could pursue the death penalty.

What Constitutes Assault in Grand Prairie?

The Texas statutes define simple assault in Title 5, Chapter 22, Assaultive Offenses, as knowingly or intentionally threatening someone with bodily harm, knowingly or intentionally provoking someone with physical contact, or recklessly, knowingly or intentionally causing bodily harm to another person.

The following violent crimes also qualify:

• Aggravated assault
• Sexual assault
• Aggravated sexual assault
• Child endangerment
• Child abandonment
• Injuring a child, disabled person, or elderly person

What Constitutes Murder in Grand Prairie?

Per Title 5, Chapter 19 of the Texas statutes, murder is “knowingly or intentionally” causing the death of someone. Also classified as murder is causing the death of another person while:

• Committing an act during which you intended to inflict harm; or
• Committing or fleeing from a felony

Offenses such as murder for hire, killing a law enforcement officer, or committing multiple murders may qualify as capital murder crimes.

What Can a Violent Crimes Lawyer Do for My Case?

If you hope to avoid spending decades behind bars, you should speak with a criminal defense attorney now.

A violent crimes lawyer in Grand Prairie at the Law Offices of Randall B. Isenberg can dig into the evidence in your case and identify potential weaknesses that may prove beneficial for your defense.

Because the prosecutor has an exceptionally high burden of proof when trying violent crime cases, we may use a number of different strategies to build your case.

If the police violated your legal rights, such as with an illegal search of your person or your property, or if they neglected to handle the evidence properly, our firm may successfully use this information to negotiate with the prosecutor to have your charges reduced or dropped.

Self-defense is another potential strategy that our murder and assault team may use. If we can demonstrate that you were justified in your actions — for example, if you acted to defend yourself or someone else against immediate danger or the threat of force — it may serve as a solid basis for building your case.

Based on the circumstances of your case, your lawyer may develop any number of additional strategies for defending you against assault, murder, or any other violent crime charge. The prosecution must persuade the jury of your guilt beyond any reasonable doubt. We will build your case specifically to infuse doubt.

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When Should I Discuss My Case with a Grand Prairie Murder and Assault Attorney?

If you can hire a criminal defense lawyer before the prosecutor moves forward with charges, we may be able to get out in front of your charges. We can attempt to negotiate with the prosecutor for lesser charges or, if the evidence is compelling enough, convince him not to file charges at all.

The Law Offices of Randall B. Isenberg will use a plethora of resources, including investigators and experts in various fields, to identify or provide evidence that can help to clear your name.

If you ultimately must go to trial, you can rest assured that we will be by your side, protecting your legal rights, answering your questions, and ensuring that you understand your options, and doing whatever possible to help improve the outcome of your case.

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You can consult a violent crimes lawyer in Grand Prairie for no cost or obligation, by calling the Law Offices of Randall B. Isenberg today.

Discussing your case with a knowledgeable murder and assault lawyer can provide a greater understanding of what you are up against, and helps you make the best choice for your future.

Call us today at 214-696-9253 to schedule a consultation. If you are in custody or otherwise able to come to us, we will come to you.

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Domestic and family violence crimes bring some of the harshest penalties in Texas. Not only will a conviction carry huge fines and the threat of jail time, but you will also face significant social stigma and a permanent criminal record. You could even lose custody of your kids.

Although you may feel tempted to plead guilty just to put it behind you quickly, the risks are too high. Talking to a family and domestic violence lawyer in Grand Prairie will help you put your situation in perspective. When you understand all the options available to you, you will be able to make a truly informed decision.

Contact the Law Offices of Randall B. Isenberg today at 214-696-9253 to schedule a free consultation with a domestic violence lawyer.

What Constitutes Domestic or Family Violence?

Family and domestic violence, as the Texas statutes define it, is the threat or perpetuation of an act of violence against a family member or member of your household.

A family member or member of a household, per the Texas Family Code, is:

• Anyone related to you genetically
• A relative via marriage
• Your child’s other parent or foster parent
• Your current or former spouse
• Someone you currently date or used to date
• Someone you live with or formerly lived with (i.e., roommate)

What Are the Penalties for a Family or Domestic Violence Conviction?

The type of charges you might face for family and domestic violence depend on what your accuser claims occurred.

If your accuser alleges that you threatened to commit violence or made only minor contact, the prosecutor may pursue misdemeanor charges.

If you have prior convictions, or if any aggravating factors affect the circumstances of your crime, the prosecutor may pursue felony charges. Aggravating factors might include:

• Using, threatening to use, or simply having a weapon during the incident
• Life-threatening injuries
• Violence against a child
• Choking, smothering, or strangulation

Although the prosecutor has full discretion in what level of charges to pursue in your case, you might face any of the following penalties after a domestic and family violence conviction:

If you face class C misdemeanor charges, you face fines up to $500.

If you face class A misdemeanor charges, you face up to 12 months in jail and fines up to $4,000.

If you face a third-degree felony charge, you face 2 to 10 years’ imprisonment and fines up to $10,000.

If you face a second-degree felony charge, you face 2 to 20 years’ imprisonment and fines up to $10,000.

If you face a first-degree felony charge, you face 5 to 99 years’ imprisonment and fines up to $10,000.

How Else Will a Family Domestic Violence Conviction Affect You?

While most people only consider the fines and jail time, the effects of a domestic violence conviction are not short-lived as you will have a permanent criminal record that a court will not seal or expunge.

Having a serious conviction on your record can interfere with your ability to get a job, rent a house or apartment, or holding a professional license. If your crime involved a felony, you can no longer own or possess a firearm nor can you obtain a hunting or fishing license.

A conviction can also influence child custody decisions and, potentially, cost you the ability to maintain custody of your children.

How a Grand Prairie Domestic Violence Lawyer Can Help You

Texas law allows police to arrest someone for a domestic violence incident with little to no proof that it even occurred. And, even if the accuser later recants her story, does not want to press charges, or admits she exaggerated the incident, the prosecutor has the authority to move forward with charges anyway.

And, the way today’s culture regards this sensitive issue, all belief and support go to the accuser — no matter what the truth may be.

Your lawyer will focus on the facts and evidence in your case, to build the strongest possible defense on your behalf.

Randall Isenberg may be able to recognize potential weaknesses in the case against you. Any violation of your rights or problems with evidence can provide leverage to negotiate for a reduction or dismissal of your charges.

The prosecutor will have to meet a high burden of proof; consequently, we can use a variety of approaches to infuse reasonable doubt into your case.

We will also gather some evidence of our own, to develop insight to the nature of the accusations. This will often involve interviewing witnesses, friends, and family members, combing public records, and more, to identify the most effective defense strategies.

The most common defense strategies that family domestic violence lawyers use include:

• Arguing false or exaggerated allegations
• Misunderstanding
• Accidental contact
• Self-defense or the defense of another

If we cannot convince the prosecutor to reduce your charges or the court to dismiss your case, we may recommend an approach that can help the court soften its perspective of you. This may involve going to rehab on your own or signing up for counseling. These actions reflect your commitment to the court to rehabilitate and avoid any similar problems in the future.

If all else fails, your family violence lawyer may recommend taking your case to court, where you may have success mounting a persuasive defense.

Throughout the process, we will protect your legal rights and make sure you make the best possible choice for your future.

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Do not face these serious allegations on your own, or delay talking to a lawyer. The potential stakes are too high to risk it.

Randall Isenberg brings over 30 years’ experience as a criminal defense attorney, state district court judge, and felony prosecutor. Randall has the experience and insight necessary to make the strongest possible case in your defense.

Call us today 214-696-9253 to schedule your no-cost, no-obligation consultation.

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