DWI is the acronym for “Driving While Intoxicated”. Driving While Intoxicated is a crime in the state of Texas. Depending on the circumstance, DWI may be charged as a misdemeanor or felony.
It may surprise you to learn that the offense of driving while intoxicated does not necessarily require proof that you were either (a) driving or (b) intoxicated. To elaborate more on this, Texas law states a person commits misdemeanor DWI if they are “intoxicated while operating a motor vehicle in a public place.” This does […]
In Texas, a drunk driving conviction often leads to the suspension of the defendant’s Texas Driver License. The terms and conditions of this suspension will vary based on the circumstances of a particular case. And while the suspension is mandatory in many cases, there are scenarios where a first-time offender can avoid a suspension if […]
A first-time DWI offense in Texas is normally a Class B misdemeanor punishable by up to 180 days in jail, a $2,000 fine, or both. Keep in mind, the legal standard for DWI is that a person is found “operating” a motor vehicle while under the influence. And while you might think “operating” means “actually […]
A first-time arrest for DWI is normally a simple misdemeanor in Texas. This means that if tried and convicted, the defendant faces a penalty no harsher than 180 days in jail, a $2,000 fine, and a one-year suspension of their driver’s license. But even a misdemeanor DWI arrest can lead to substantially more serious consequences […]
Although Houston has a booming economy and a bright economic future, individuals with criminal records may experience a limited realization of their career goals due to the hindrances caused by the appearance an arrest or conviction for a criminal offense on their background. In the business world, individuals who are convicted of the most minor […]
The State of Texas takes underage drinking very seriously. Ask anyone under age 21 who has been caught purchasing, attempting to purchase, or wrongfully in the presence of unopened alcohol. Law enforcement officials will be especially strict if you are caught, underage, in a vehicle, whether stopped or in transit, with beer or alcohol. This […]
If you’re arrested in Texas for drunk driving, you don’t want your case heard in Judge Kathleen Hamilton’s courtroom. She’s a judge in Montgomery County, TX who presides over the 359th District Court and she’s made some landmark rulings during her tenure. In 2016 she sentenced a man to life in prison for his ninth […]
A gentleman was arrested for DWI in Weatherford, TX and sentenced to life in prison after pleading guilty to the charge. To add insult to injury, he pleaded guilty and allowed the judge to assess his sentence. In a state where we have one trial to determine if the defendant is guilty, and a second […]
Scientific evidence is paramount for most of the cases our law firm wins. As a defense attorney serving Greater Houston for over 24 years, I’ve defended thousands of our friends and neighbors charged with DWI, among other criminal offenses, and winning DWI cases can hinge on how well a lawyer is trained to handle evidence. […]
Texas’ fines for first-offender DWI incidents are among the nation’s highest, according to an analysis by the Houston Chronicle. The fine for a first-time driving under the influence charge in the state of Texas can cost the offender up to $2,000.00 in fines. Florida, Pennsylvania, and Oregon all have state minimums for DUI fines at […]
