Drivers License Suspension Guide
Convictions for certain criminal offenses may result in a mandatory suspension of your driver’s license. The following guide lists the criminal subject matter of mandatory suspensions, the potential length of the suspension, and the legal reference for each crime and suspension.
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Subject Matter
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Suspension Length
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Legal Reference
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Criminally Negligent Homicide
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1 year
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19.05 Penal Code
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Evading with a Vehicle
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1 year
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38.04 Penal Code
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Any Felony under the Motor Vehicle Laws
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1 year
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521.341(5) Trans. Code
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Motor Vehicle Accident w/ Death or Injury
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1 year
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550.021 Trans. Code
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DWI
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90 days - 1 year
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49.04 Penal Code
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DWI 2nd or More
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180 days - 2 years
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49.09 Penal Code
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Intoxication Manslaughter
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180 days - 2 years
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49.08 Penal Code
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Intoxication Assault
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90 days - 1 year
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49.07 Penal Code
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Use of False License
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90 days - 1 year
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521.451 Trans. Code
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Controlled Substance or Drug Conviction
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180 days
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481 Health & Safety Code
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Purchase of Alcohol Person Under 21
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1 year
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106.071 Alch. Bev. Code
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Controlled Substance Conviction Person Under 21
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1 year
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481 Health & Safety Code
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Dangerous Drug Conviction Person Under 21
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1 year
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483 Health & Safety Code
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Volatile Chemical Conviction Person Under 21
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1 year
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484 Health & Safety Code
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DWI Person Under 21
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1 year
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49.07 Penal Code
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Intoxication Assault Person Under 21
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1 year
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49.09 Penal Code
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Intoxication Manslaughter Person Under 21
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1 year
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521.342(b) Trans. Code
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Use of False License Person Under 21
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1 year
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521.453 Trans. Code
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