There is no such thing as a minor driving while intoxicated (DWI) violation in Texas State legislation. If you are arrested, charged, and convicted for a first offense DWI, even if your criminal and driving records are otherwise spotless, you could be slammed with some of the harshest criminal and administrative penalties in the country for such a violation. If you want to keep your driving privileges and quite possibly your freedom, you need to be willing to take action and stand up for yourself.
At the Law Office of Mac Morris, I proudly empower my clients and give them a real fighting chance against the strength of the Texas criminal justice system. When it seems that a conviction will be certain, I continue fighting, utilizing every applicable defense strategy I have mastered throughout my 20+ years of legal and trial experience. Contact me, one of the most-renowned DWI lawyers in Plano, today to learn more about what I can do to protect you from the unforgiving law.
You might be thinking, “How bad can a first offense DWI conviction really be?” Do not make the mistake of resting on your laurels and believing that nothing bad will happen. Texas State DWI penalties are notorious for being far stricter when compared to similar offenses in other states.
Your first time DWI is most likely going to be considered a misdemeanor but it could be escalated to a felony depending on the circumstances of your arrest. If your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) level was significantly higher than 0.08% at the time of your detainment, or if you harm someone in an accident caused by your intoxication, it can be considered an extreme DWI, which is a felony. You could be facing even higher fines and a year or more in jail, as defined by felony legal statutes, for a first time conviction.
After many DWI arrests in Texas, the alleged offender will be granted less than a month to take action and challenge the charges. You cannot afford to hesitate when so much is hanging in the balance. Be quick but not hasty and contact my firm. One of my Plano and Collin County DWI lawyers can review your case for free and tell you what should happen next.