Tyler
216 W. Erwin St., Suite 300ATyler, Texas 75702
DWI Defense · Tyler, Smith County & East Texas
DWI defense.
Your next step matters.
An arrest raises questions about your license, your work, and what comes next. Start with a conversation about the facts and your options.
Bobby D. Mims, P.C. · Texas-licensed since 1977
A focused response to a serious charge.Understand the next steps
Your driver’s license
Check the notice.
Do not wait for court.
A DWI arrest can involve a criminal case and a separate administrative driver’s-license process. Your suspension notice needs prompt attention. Texas DPS explains the separate ALR process.
For a DIC-25 Notice of Suspension, the 15-day period is tied to receipt of that notice, not automatically to the arrest date. The notice states that DPS must receive your hearing request no later than 15 days after you receive, or are presumed to have received, the notice. Read the Texas DPS DIC-25 notice.
If the notice is handed to you at the time of arrest, those dates may coincide. If notice is delivered later, the actual or legally presumed receipt date needs to be checked. Do not assume that waiting to open mailed notice extends the deadline. Other notices and procedures may differ; have your actual notice and delivery details reviewed promptly.
A closer look at the evidence
The details deserve
a careful defense.
The starting point is the record, not an assumption. A case review can examine what happened before, during, and after the arrest.
The stop & arrest
Start at the beginning.
A review can examine the officer’s stated reason for the stop, the timeline, the observations recorded, and the basis for the arrest.
- Dash-camera and body-camera recordings
- Reports, statements, and the sequence of events
- Questions about the detention and arrest
The tests & samples
Look beyond a number.
Case preparation can include examining how sobriety tests were administered and how a breath or blood sample was obtained, handled, and tested.
- Instructions and conditions during field testing
- Testing records and sample-handling documentation
- Warrants and other collection paperwork
The full record
Put the pieces together.
Each case has its own facts. Court documents, license notices, and the available evidence help frame a discussion of possible issues and next steps.
- Charging documents and court settings
- Driver’s-license notices and deadlines
- Questions, priorities, and options to discuss
These are examples of potential areas of review, not a promise that a particular challenge is available or will succeed.
Your attorney
Experienced counsel.
Personal attention.
A criminal-defense practice built around the work of Bobby D. Mims.
Bobby D. Mims has been licensed in Texas since 1977. His practice includes state and federal criminal defense, including DWI and intoxication offenses. Read the firm’s attorney biography.
The first conversation is an opportunity to discuss your situation, ask questions, and determine whether the firm can assist you. No outcome can be promised.
Discuss your next stepCommon questions
Clear answers.
A place to begin.
General information only. Your facts, documents, and deadlines need individual review.
What should I bring to a consultation?
Bring the documents you received after the arrest, any driver’s-license suspension notice, your bond conditions, and your court information. A short timeline and a list of questions can also help. Preserve relevant materials rather than deleting or changing them.
Does a breath or blood result end the discussion?
No result should substitute for a review of the full record. Possible questions include how the sample was collected and tested, what the recordings show, and how the investigation was conducted. Whether an issue matters in your case depends on the evidence and applicable law.
Should I wait until my first court date to call?
No. Have your license paperwork reviewed promptly. For a DIC-25 Notice of Suspension, the 15-day hearing-request period is tied to when you receive, or are presumed to have received, that notice, not automatically to your arrest date or your first court date. If you are handed the notice at arrest, the arrest and notice dates may coincide. DPS must receive the request within the period stated in the notice. Other notices and procedures may differ. See the Texas DPS DIC-25 notice and have your actual notice and delivery details reviewed.
Can I meet with the firm in Rusk?
Yes. Rusk consultations are by appointment at 131 E. 6th St., Rusk, Texas 75785. Call 903-595-2169 to arrange an appointment. The Tyler office address is 216 W. Erwin St., Suite 300A, Tyler, Texas 75702.
Does contacting the firm mean I have hired a lawyer?
No. An inquiry or consultation request does not, by itself, mean that the firm has agreed to represent you. Representation requires the firm’s acceptance and agreement on the terms of engagement. Do not send detailed case facts, evidence, or sensitive identifiers through ordinary email.
Request a consultation
Start with
a conversation.
Call to discuss arranging a consultation about your DWI matter.
903-595-2169Do not send detailed case facts or sensitive identifiers through ordinary email.
Tyler, Texas 75702
Rusk · By appointment
131 E. 6th St.Rusk, Texas 75785
Firm contact
info@mimslawtexas.comFax 903-596-0719