AUSTIN DRUNK DRIVING LAWYER
Drunk Driving Attorney in Texas
Even if it is your first offense, a drunk driving conviction in Texas can result in a jail sentence, enormous fines, and a suspension of your license for up to a year. As if these penalties aren’t enough, a suspension of your license can make it difficult or impossible to get to work, and it can even prevent you from getting a new or better job. If you have a child under the age of 15 in your car during the time of the offense, you could face at least 180 days in prison and a fine up to $10,000. Overall, you could wind up paying as much as $12,000 in fines alone if you are convicted of drunk driving.
A second drunk driving arrest will most likely require you to install an ignition interlock device in your car. This is a very expensive piece of equipment, and it can also be damaging to your reputation if you invite guests into your car. Fines are larger and jail time is longer with your second offense. In addition, your license can be suspended for up to two years.
A third drunk driving offense is considered a third-degree felony in Texas. For this, you could be fined up to $10,000 and spend up to 10 years in jail. Having a felony on your record could affect future employment opportunities and impact your reputation forever.
Travis County Drunk Driving Defense Lawyer
Contact White and Measells early so that a knowledgeable and skilled attorney can provide you with support from the start. Call (512) 369-3737 for a free consultation.
In the state of Texas, you are considered intoxicated for the purpose of DWI laws if your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is 0.08 or above. Depending on height, weight, gender, and alcohol tolerance, this could mean just a few drinks. You may not even be aware that you have consumed enough alcohol for impairment to have occurred. Unfortunately, you could potentially face serious penalties as a result.
Texas has some of the strictest laws against drunk driving in the country. That is why it is important to have an experienced drunk driving lawyer on your side. Your attorney can help you regain your license or obtain an occupational license through hearings and other judicial procedures. In some cases, having a drunk driving lawyer can mean the difference between a DWI conviction and a dismissal or acquittal.
Experienced Austin Drunk Driving Attorney
In some cases, sobriety test results can be inaccurate because of certain health conditions or faulty equipment. A lawyer can help you dispute the validity of field sobriety tests and work to have your case dismissed. If your case proceeds to trial, the prosecution must prove that you were intoxicated at the time of your arrest. Your lawyer should be able to refute that evidence in front of the jury, thus increasing your chances for an acquittal. If you are convicted, your lawyer will need to work to reduce the severity of the punishments you face. At White & Measells, our experienced attorneys can help you reduce your fines and jail time or even have you acquitted altogether.
We take your case seriously. We realize that a DWI conviction can impact your reputation for the rest of your life. Let us help you. Contact an experienced Austin drunk driving attorney at White and Measells today at (512) 369-3737 for a free consultation.
