Austin DWI Dismissal

Looking for a DWI lawyer in Austin? First, educate yourself here on the facts of Austin DWI defense and the Texas laws for drinking and driving.

First, it is easy to fall in the trap of feeling bad for yourself after getting caught for drinking and driving.  The instinct is to replay all the different times when you had the ability to change your decision.  No matter how you look at it though, saying, “I should have taken a cab,” or “I should have let my sober friend drive the car home,” is unproductive.  So, initially, get over the feelings of remorse and focus on the future. In short, get your defense together and learn the facts about your case.

Second, if you are under twenty-one and are a casualty of Texas’ “zero tolerance” policy, then you most likely were charged with a Driving Under the Influence unless the officer believed you were substantially intoxicated.  For more facts on DUI’s in Texas click here.

In the state of Texas a driver can be arrested for Driving While Intoxicated if a police officer can prove 1) he had reason to pull over the car and 2) had reason to believe the driver was intoxicated.   If the driver submits a blood, urine, or breathalyzer test with a Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) of over .08%

POSSIBLE PUNISHMENTS

CIVIL COURTS

If convicted of a DWI offense for the 1st time the Department of Public Safety seeks to suspend the driver’s license for no less than 90 days and no more than a year.  If this is a second alcohol related incident, the DPS will seek license suspensions of no less than one year.

CRIMINAL COURTS

If this is a first time arrest for DWI, it will be classified as a Class “B” misdemeanor. The punishment range for a Class “B” DWI is not less than three (3) days in jail and a two thousand dollar ($2000) fine. As with DUI, alcohol education classes, community service, probation and court costs are all possibilities when facing a DWI conviction.

In addition, according to recent Texas laws, the DPS is required to collect a surcharge from individuals convicted of a DWI.  For those who either did not provide a sample or provided one of 0.15 BAC or less the surcharge is $1,000 per year for three years.  For those who had a 0.16 BAC or higher the surcharge is $2,000 dollars per year for three years.

To make sure you are as educated as possible have a defense attorney inform you of how to build a strong defense.

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