DWI consequences
DWI Overview
As an Austin DWI Attorney, I'm aware of the penalties. Texas DWI laws are tough and conviction for DWI in Texas carries tough penalties. Conviction for DWI, even a first offense, can result in:
- Large Fines
- Court Costs
- Court-Ordered Alcohol Treatment
- Mandatory AA Attendance
- Probation
- Jail Time
A DWI charge can result from being stopped by the police and performing poorly on field sobriety tests and/or registering at least .08 on breath and/or blood.
In either instance, your driver's license may be suspended, and you can be criminally charged with DWI. This is why an experienced DWI Attorney in Austin is crucial.
Field Sobriety Tests-
I am skilled in examining how the HGN (eye test), WAT(9step walk and turn), 1LStand(one leg stand) are administered. These are the so-called Standard Field Sobriety Tests. There is a right way to administer them and all else is the wrong way.
I am able to determine problems with the administration of this test and will examine records to do so.
Breath/Blood Tests-
Did you provide a BREATH TEST or BLOOD TEST? Its probably not as bad as you think. I do NOT for a minute assume that those tests are correct and I WILL inspect and hold the government to a high standard. Listen, they do make mistakes all the time!
By providing evidence of intoxication to the police you leave them no choice but to arrest you. This being from either a field sobriety test or a breath/blood test. Many people think that they have no choice in the matter of providing a field sobriety test or a breath and/or blood sample. These however are voluntary acts by you as the driver. This means that you are freely providing the evidence that may be used against you at a later date. If you are charged with DWI, working with an experienced DWI defense lawyer is your best chance for a favorable resolution of your case. In some cases, there are legal grounds upon which to challenge the stop of your vehicle and/or the administration of the sobriety test. In some cases the accuracy of the test results is subject to challenge. Because of my extensive experience representing clients charged with DWI, I know what to look for when investigating your case. A Dwi attorney in Austin is essential to have on your side.
In addition to representing you in the criminal court proceedings, I will represent you in administrative proceedings to determine the status of your driver's license.
The most important thing is to take your DWI charge seriously. Contact me at once so we can begin to investigate your case. We have 15 days from the date of your arrest to file a request to try and save your drivers license. As an Austin dwi attorney, I do this for my clients.
