Out of State DWI Suspension and Texas Driver's License Question
From an email:
I was arrested in 2005 while in the military in North Carolina for a DWI. My license is suspended in North Carolina but is it suspended in Texas?
Answer:
I assume you are living in Texas now? Ever apply for a Texas DL? Or are you just driving around hoping not to get pulled over? (Not the best idea - by the way.)
Basically, if Texas DPS gives you a license, you're good. Sounds like that's not the case though. You may need to clear up any problems with NC - if your license is still suspended there - before you can get a Texas DL.
If your suspension period is up you may just have to pay a reinstatement fee to North Carolina, to get in compliance with their DMV. Once that's done, under the interstate compact, you will probably be eligible for a regular license here.
If you aren't eligible for a 24/7 Texas driver's license, you may be able to get an occupational here in Texas. That's a bit trickier, and not answerable without knowing more facts.
I don't know what part of Texas you're in, but you should find a DWI lawyer that practices in your (current) neck of the woods to help you with this.
My license is from Texas. I was in the military when I got the DWI in North Carolina and I am still in North Carolina with the Texas liscense suspended here.
I am about to move home to Texas and was wondering if it was going to be suspended there also.
My girlfriend was arrested for DWI 2 1/2 years ago and never showed up for court. She even left the state for over a year after the arrest. What kind of charges is she looking at now?
I was arrested in Illinois for DUI 4/18/08. They are telling me that in the state if illinois there is a first time offenders deal where I will be put into court supervision for a year and if i complete that without another alcohol related incident that my charge will be not looked at as a conviction. They can not tell me though how the state of texas is going to look at this. Will they honor the probabtion or will it show up as a DUI on my driving record? They say that even though it will not be looked at as a conviction it can not be expunged from my record. I need my DL for work and company insurance will not cover me with a DUI offense on my driving record. My question is how will the state of texas put this on my record?