Texas DUI / DWI Attorney

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In Texas and throughout the United States, people can be arrested for DWI if they are caught driving under the influence of alcohol at or above a level of .08 percent BAC. The limit is lower for commercial drivers (.04 percent) and even lower for those under the legal drinking age (zero tolerance).

In order for law enforcement to pull you over, they must have reasonable suspicion to do so or your traffic stop must be at a designated DUI/sobriety checkpoint. If you were arrested for DWI or drugged driving in the state of Texas, The Carlson Law Firm can help.

DWI Penalties in Texas

The penalties for driving while intoxicated (DWI) differ depending on the nature of the offense as well as any prior convictions. According to the Texas Statutes,

First DWI

• Fines up to $2,000
• 180 days maximum in jail, 3 days minimum
• Driver’s license suspension max 1 year
• In the three years following a conviction, an annual fee of up to $2,000

Second DWI

• Fines up to $4,000
• 1 year maximum, 1 month minimum in jail
• Driver’s license suspension up to 2 years
• Ignition Interlock Device (if convicted within five years of prior conviction)
• In the three years following a conviction, an annual fee of up to $2,000

Third DWI

• Fines up to $10,000
• 10 years maximum, 2 years minimum in prison
• Driver’s license suspension up to 2 years
• Ignition Interlock Device (if convicted within five years of prior conviction)
• In the three years following a conviction, an annual fee of up to $2,000

Were you arrested for drunk driving?

It is most important to remember at this time that, even though you’ve been arrested, you have not yet been convicted of drunk driving. This means that there is still time to defend yourself against these charges and fight the criminal and administrative penalties. Texas DWI attorneys at The Carlson Law Firm can help you in the following ways:

1. Represent you at the Administrative License Revocation (ALR) hearing to contest license suspension / revocation.
2. Represent you at your criminal DWI hearing.

There are two sides to every DWI case: the administrative and the criminal. Both are important. The administrative aspect of DWI cases deals exclusively with your right to drive while the criminal aspect deals with your guilt or innocence and potential criminal penalties.

Strong DWI Defense: The Carlson Law Firm

If you’ve been arrested for drunk driving in Texas, The Carlson Law Firm has the defense strategies you need to fight a conviction and the penalties. A DWI lawyer from our firm could fight to show that your BAC was actually under the legal limit, or negotiate a plea deal for a reduced charge/sentence. To learn more about how The Carlson Law Firm could help you fight your charges, call today for a case evaluation that is confidential and absolutely free of charge.