Understanding the Burden of Proof in Texas DWI Administrative License Suspension Hearings
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In Texas, individuals arrested for driving while intoxicated (DWI) face both criminal charges and an administrative license suspension. The latter is conducted by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) and is separate from the criminal case. This article will discuss what the Texas DPS must prove by a preponderance of the evidence in a DWI administrative license suspension hearing to demonstrate probable cause to arrest the defendant for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated, according to Tex. Transp. Code § 524.035(a)(2).
Understanding the Burden of Proof in Texas DWI Administrative License Suspension Hearings
Understanding the Burden of Proof in Texas…
Understanding the Burden of Proof in Texas DWI Administrative License Suspension Hearings
In Texas, individuals arrested for driving while intoxicated (DWI) face both criminal charges and an administrative license suspension. The latter is conducted by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) and is separate from the criminal case. This article will discuss what the Texas DPS must prove by a preponderance of the evidence in a DWI administrative license suspension hearing to demonstrate probable cause to arrest the defendant for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated, according to Tex. Transp. Code § 524.035(a)(2).