DWI Lawyer in Houston, Texas
Driving while intoxicated, or DWI, can be a very serious charge in Texas. Houston law enforcement agencies are very strict on suspected drunk drivers because they want to eliminate the possible danger of an impaired driver on the road. If you are pulled over by a police officer or other law enforcement officer and you are found by breath or blood test to have a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08% or over, you will be charged with DWI. However, you need to also be aware of the fact that if any officer suspects that you are impaired while driving, you can be pulled over and cited for DWI if you have any amount of blood alcohol concentration at all.
Facing a DWI charge can be very upsetting. With the help of a Houston DWI attorney at our law firm, you can start working toward a solid defense. Because we are an intimate law firm, we can give you and your case the attention that you need. Without the assistance of a lawyer, you reduce your chances of a positive outcome in your case.
Charged with DWI in Texas?
If you are a first-time offender, you could face the following penalties if convicted of DWI:
- 72 hours to 180 days in jail
- Up to $2,000 in fines
- Suspended driver’s license for 90 days to 1 year
- Minimum 24 hours community service
- Class B misdemeanor on your record
- DWI education class
- Probation
This doesn’t include the economic and social impact on your life if you have to spend time in jail away from your job, home and family. The penalties could be much more severe if you have already been convicted of DWI within a specific time period.
If you have been charged with DWI in Houston, you need a competent defense attorney who has experience successfully defending individuals in similar situations. Our legal team has invaluable DWI experience, such as previous experience as the Chief Prosecutor with the Harris County District Attorney’s Office. With this type of practical knowledge of DWI charges and sentencing, you can expect a serious and informed defense.
If you are looking for a DWI defense lawyer in the Houston area, contact Madrid, Martinez & Associates today. We also serve clients throughout Harris County, Fort Bend County, Montgomery County and Galveston County, Texas.