Q: My boyfriend on DWI probation and received a dwls which he has to appear in court for probation revocation? What now?
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If you pick up a new violation or are arrested while you are on probation, you will most likely face a revocation. That means he can be sentenced to jail on the DWI and then face punishment for the DWLS. (Here is more on revocations: https://www.versustexas.com/custom-home/practice-areas/criminal-cases/state-crimes/probation-revocations/ )
It is possible that an attorney may be able to convince the probation department and judge to consider reinstating him, but understand that neither will like the fact that he was out operating a vehicle and breaking the law while doing so.
You should also explore the possibility of getting an occupational license so this does not happen again in the future.
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