Texas License Suspension Discrepancy

Summary

Devaughn from Texas had his license suspended due to a DWI offense. The court ordered a one-year suspension, but the Department of Public Safety (DPS) records show a two-year suspension. This discrepancy may be due to a previous DWI offense that resulted in a two-year suspension. Devaughn has contacted his attorney to resolve the issue and has been advised to communicate with DPS to update his suspension period.

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I recently had my license suspended but on further review the court ordered The court ordered my license to be suspended only for a year but on the DPS side it’s showing two years
What state are you in, Devaughn? Different states have different rules regarding license suspension.
Texas
What was the reason for your license suspension? In Texas, suspension lengths can vary based on the offense.
Driving while intoxicated
In Texas, for a first DWI offense, the suspension period is typically 1 year. However, DPS may impose additional penalties. Have you contacted DPS for clarification?
The court ordered one year the DPS says two years
What was the blood alcohol concentration (BAC) at the time of your arrest? In Texas, a BAC of *.*% or higher can result in a longer suspension period.
I don’t remember but the court amended it to one year DOs says 2 years
What was the court's reason for amending the suspension to one year? In Texas, DPS can impose additional penalties based on certain factors.
My licenses had been suspended previously so I’m guessing that’s the reason im
What was the reason for your previous license suspension?
Driving while intoxicated
What was the duration of your previous license suspension?

In Texas, repeat DWI offenses can lead to longer suspension periods.
2 years
What was the gap between your previous DWI offense and the recent one?
1 year
What was the court's decision regarding your second DWI offense?
I can’t remember
What documents or letters have you received from the court or DPS regarding your license suspension?
The court order they gave me was one year the DPS website still stas 2 years after I requested an ALR hearing but the court reversed their decision and reduced it to one year
Have you tried contacting DPS to inform them about the court's decision to reduce your suspension to one year?
I haven’t yet
It's important to contact DPS with the court's decision. You can reach Texas DPS at (*) *-*. They should be able to update your suspension period.
I reached out to my Attorney already and thank you
That's great, Devaughn. Your attorney can guide you through the process. Remember, communication with DPS is crucial in this situation.
Thanks!
You're welcome, Devaughn! If you have any more questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask. Good luck with your case!
Thank you!
Have you received any written communication from DPS regarding the duration of your license suspension?
General Information:
- In Texas, DPS can impose additional penalties based on certain factors.
- Contact Texas DPS at (*) *-* to update your suspension period.
No
It's important to keep all written communication. If you haven't received anything from DPS, you might want to request it for your records.
I have the information they initially sent me after my ALR hearing and the courts decision
What does the information from the ALR hearing and the court's decision state about the duration of your license suspension?
The DPS ALR Suspension says 2 years while the courts order says 1 year
What was the date of the court's order? It's important to ensure that DPS has the most recent information. You can contact Texas DPS at (*) *-* to clarify this discrepancy.
It was somewhere in April of *
What is the current status of your communication with DPS regarding the discrepancy in the suspension period?
Ok, and thanks!
What is the current status of your communication with your attorney regarding this discrepancy?
He is going to look into it to check to see if the suspensions from the court override the DPS, or vice versa. And if more than a year, he said it ways to correct, if possible.
What is the name and contact information of the court that issued your suspension order?
Colorado County
The Colorado County Court is located at * Spring St, Columbus, TX *. You can contact them at (*) *-* for any court-related queries.
Thanks !
You're welcome, Devaughn! If you have any more questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask. Good luck with your case!
Is there anyway I can get a copy of peverything we talked about?
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I’m using my phone
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Thank you!
You're welcome, Devaughn! If you need any more help, feel free to ask. Good luck with your case!