Austin DWI Defense Attorney
DWI Information
DWI (driving while intoxicated) may be charged when a person operates a motor vehicle with a BAC (blood alcohol content) of 0.08% or higher or if the person is under the influence of drugs. DWI (commonly known as DUI in most other states) is a very serious criminal offense that is not taken lightly by law enforcement and prosecutors, especially if a person causes a DWI accident. When a police officer stops a person under suspicion of DWI, they will most likely be asked to take a
field sobriety test and may also be required to submit to a
blood and breath test. If a person fails a test, or refuses to submit to a test, then their driver's license may be confiscated and they will be arrested and booked for DWI.
After being charged with DWI, a person must schedule and attend an ALR Hearing, also known as an Administrative License Revocation Hearing, within 15 days following of their arrest in order to avoid license suspension and to maintain their driving privileges. An ALR Hearing is separate from the criminal proceeding and the results of either have no bearing on one another. For instance, you could win at the criminal case, but still have your driver's license suspended if you fail to prove your case during the ALR Hearing.
Austin DWI Lawyer
Right now you are probably wondering if it would be a good idea to seek the legal advice of an attorney if you or a family member has been arrested for DWI (driving while intoxicated) in Texas. The answer to this would be yes. An experienced Austin DWI attorney can protect your legal rights, aggressively fight to avoid criminal charges, and may be able to minimize penalties if conviction cannot be avoided. If you fail to hire an Austin DWI attorney, you should know that a conviction could result in the harshest of
DWI penalties under Texas Law.
To better understand your rights after being arrested for DWI, you will need to consult with a knowledgeable Austin DWI lawyer. Please contact the King Law Firm today to schedule a free consultation to discuss your drunk driving charges. We represent 1st DWI, 2
nd DWI, 3
rd DWI, 4
th DWI,
felony DWI,
underage DWI, DWI accidents, vehicular manslaughter, intoxication manslaughter, intoxication assault,
multiple DWI offenses , DUI (driving under the influence) and all other DWI cases throughout Austin, Texas.
Contact us today
if you are charged with DWI in Austin, Texas.