Hurst, Irving, Kileen, Kingsville, Kingwood, League City, Lewisville DWI Lawyers

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Hurst

Leach, Ames & Brewer: Traffic violations can have serious criminal consequences, particularly when a driver is accused of driving under the influence. A conviction on DUI or DWI charges may result in fines, the revocation or suspension of your driver's license, and possible jail time. In addition, your insurance company may increase your rates to an unmanageable level. In defending against an impaired driving charge, you have many rights as a criminal defendant, including the right to cross-examine the witnesses against you, even if they are police officers. An experienced criminal defense attorney can make all the difference in such a difficult case.

Irving

Cashman & Conner: Nobody likes getting busted, especially for DWI in Texas. Texas is one of the toughest states for DWI, so make sure you've got an attorney who knows the right procedures to represent you.
Harvey Stephens: In general, the Fourth Amendment requires police officers to obtain a warrant prior to arresting a person or taking them into custody. Police officers are usually only permitted to take a person into custody without a warrant if they have probable cause to believe that the person has committed a felony or a misdemeanor in their presence. However, the Court in Terry upheld the constitutionality of a warrantless on-the-street detention and "frisk" (patting down a person to search for weapons), even though the officer's suspicions fell short of probable cause for placing the subject of the investigation under arrest. Under the stop-and-frisk exception established by Terry, police officers do not generally need a warrant to briefly detain and frisk someone without probable cause if they have reasonable suspicion of criminal activity.
McConathy & McConathy: If you have been charged with DWI, you must request a hearing within fifteen days of your arrest to prevent immediate suspension of your driver's license. Whether you face DWI or any other criminal charges, the important thing is to take immediate action to preserve your rights and possibly your freedom.

Kileen

Tom Baker: You should consult an attorney for individual advice regarding your own situation.
Stevens & Stevens: The U.S. Constitution grants an accused the right to "a speedy and public trial, before an impartial jury" in "all criminal prosecutions." The alternative to a jury trial is a "bench" trial; i.e., a trial by a judge. In a jury trial, the jury determines facts and applies legal principles to reach a verdict. In a bench trial, however, the judge decides virtually everything.

Kingsville

Phillip Goff: Should I hire a lawyer? Without a doubt, YES, and the sooner the better. Some evidence, by its very nature, is most valuable and obtainable for a short time. Delay may prevent the development of some evidence. DWI cases are very complex, involving a great amount of law and science. Failure to quickly request an ALR hearing can handicap your defense. It is critical that you obtain quality legal counsel quickly. Conviction for DWI can lead to severe and far-reaching consequences, and your driving record will NEVER be cleared after conviction is final. Whether you hire Mr. Goff or another qualified lawyer, you owe it to yourself to hire an attorney to handle this matter. Don't kid yourself into thinking that you can do it yourself. If you could handle it yourself, would you be reading this?

Kingwood

Cheryl Fuson: Texas has recently passed a new law lowering the alcohol level in your system to 0.8 instead of .10 to be arrested for DWI. In the 1960's, a conviction of DWI would have been a fine and a slap on the wrist, but today it is a very serious offense, even for first time offenders. It involves a Class B misdemeanor with a possible fine not to exceed $2000.00; jail time not to exceed 180 days; or both. Your license is suspended for several months. Granted, usually probation is given the first time, but the fine is much higher, the conviction stays on your record forever and is also discoverable in your driving records which a potential employer could easily discover. This doesn't even include a 500 to 1000% hike in your car insurance!! Your best offense is to remember how serious it is to drink and drive and get caught. It just isn't worth the risk. Don't let anyone tell you it is a minor offense. It is not.

League City

Chris Samuelson: The State has almost unlimited resources when it comes to your case. You need to hire an attorney and pay a fee which will allow him to put time and effort into your case to counter the prosecution. Attorneys must earn enough in the time they spend on your case in order to keep their doors open and make a living wage. If you go too low, your attorney will not be able to put in the time necessary to protect you. Look for a reasonable, predictable fee, not the lowest.

Lewisville

Kuzmich Law: If you have been arrested for DWI or DUI, you should remember that you have valuable rights, including: the right to remain silent and not make any statement to the police; the right to consult with an attorney prior to and during any questioning by the police; the right to terminate police questioning at any time; the right to refuse to perform police administered field sobriety tests or breath/blood tests; the right to consult with and retain the services of an attorney of your choice; and the right to require the State of Texas to prove your guilt to a jury beyond a reasonable doubt. Before waiving any of these rights, you should speak with an experienced criminal attorney!
Hammerly & Finley: A person may be sentenced up to 180 days in jail and fined $2,000 for a conviction for DWI.