Houston DWI Attorney

DWI Lawyer in Houston, TX

If you have been arrested for your first DWI in Texas, you probably have many questions about what will happen to your license, your ability to drive and your freedom. Law enforcement officers across the state are determined to crack down on drunk driving because of the risk and danger involved with an impaired driver on public roadways. The legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) “limit” in Texas is .08%. However, you can be arrested and charged if your driving is impaired and your BAC is any amount.

If you have no prior arrests, you can still face serious punishments if you are convicted with DWI. You can’t expect that just because you have no criminal record that you will not suffer any punishments. Because DWI is such a serious charge that can affect so many areas of your life, it is so important to consult a Houston DWI lawyer as soon as possible after you have been arrested or charged. The sooner you speak with one of our attorneys, the sooner we can start work on your defense in order to maximize your chances of getting the best possible outcome.

Texas DWI Penalties

If you have arrested for your first DWI in Texas, you could face the following consequences:

3 to 180 days in jail
Up to $2,000 in fines
90 – 365 day driver's license suspension
Class B misdemeanor on your record forever
Class A misdemeanor if a breath/blood sample above .15 (NEW LAW as of 9/1/2011)
Community service
Probation
Mandatory MADD Victim Impact Panel attendance

If you have multiple DWI convictions on your record, you could be subject to enhanced penalties and fines.

At the Martinez Law Firm, we have devoted our practice to defending individuals charged with drunk driving crimes in Texas. If you are apprehensive about your rights or your future after a DWI charge, one of our experienced lawyers can discuss your options with you. Our goal is always to uphold your rights and work tirelessly to get you the best possible outcome in your case.

Please be advised that there are special programs exclusive to DWI cases in Harris, County Texas that may keep a charge off your permanently record and avoid any surcharges that are associated with a drunk driving conviction. Hiring a lawyer that practices regularly in Houston allows you to be aware of all the different defense to your DUI case.

Contact a Houston DWI defense attorney at our law offices as soon as you are aware you have been charged with drunk driving. We serve clients throughout Harris County, Fort Bend County, Galveston County and Montgomery County, Texas.