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Angleton DWI Lawyers
- Gilbert, Jeffrey:
Have you been arrested or charged with a crime in Texas? Criminal charges can take an enormous toll on you and your family.
- Shannon Tigner: DWI Defense
If you have been charged with driving while intoxicated, you need an
attorney to act quickly on your behalf. You must file with the state
within 15 days of your arrest to having a hearing on whether or not
your driverÕs license will be suspended. Even if you plan to plead
guilty, I may be able to reduce the charges to a lesser offense and
possibly enable you to keep your driverÕs license. If youÕve already
been convicted of drunk driving, I may be able to help you get your
driverÕs license reinstated, or get your driving privileges partially
(such as driving to work) reinstated.
- Scott Brown:
You should consult an
attorney for advice regarding your own situation.
- Stanley McGee:
You should consult an attorney for individual advice regarding your own situation.
- Faye Gordon: Being
convicted or even charged with a criminal offense can have a lasting
impact on your life. It is important to speak with a skilled criminal
defense lawyer immediately to improve your likelihood of a positive
outcome. Depending on the nature of your case, several alternatives
could be available for you, such as an occupational license or a drug
rehabilitation program.
- Mark Jones: It is
important to obtain legal counsel as soon as possible when you have
been arrested, or are being investigated. Having an attorney from the
very beginning is the best way to defend yourself in the criminal
justice system. Whether you need someone to protect your license from a
DWI conviction, or protect your freedom from a charge of possession of
cocaine, methamphetamines, or marijuana, you deserve someone who will
help you understand the legal process and prepare you for your defense.
- Jeff Purvis: Youve
seen the highway ads that say DWI you cant afford it. Well, that
certainly could be the case. If youve been arrested for DWI, you need a
lawyer who specializes in criminal defense. You need a lawyer who
understands ad monitors the complicated and ever changing DWI laws.
Thanks to organizations like Mothers Against Drunk Drivers, the problem
with Drinking and Driving receives more and more attention every year.
Unfortunately for you, if you have been charged with DWI, that could
mean high fines, special required classes, a suspended drivers license,
and even mandatory jail time. Did you know that DWI is the only
misdemeanor in Texas with a required jail sentence, even if you are
granted probation?!?!?! Your future and even your very freedom may
depend on the lawyer you hire. Every day you wait your rights may be
slipping away.
Drivers License FAQs
dwi.1
They took my license, what do I do now?
You need to request a hearing to contest the suspension of your
license. You have only 15 days from the date you were notified that
your license would be suspended to request this hearing. After that,
you license is gone, and there is nothing you can do about it, so
hurry.
dwi.2
How do I request this hearing?
Well, the easy way is to hire me to do it for you. If not, you should
have been given a piece of paper called a DIC-25. It says NOTICE OF
LICENSE SUSPENSION at the top. If you lost, or werent given this paper,
you have even more reason to need a lawyer.
dwi.3
What happens after I request a hearing?
DPS will notify you of your hearing date and location.
dwi.4
What will happen at this hearing?
Usually the hearing is by telephone. During the hearing, you will have
an opportunity to challenge the legality of your license suspension.
dwi.5
So, is this my actual DWI trial?
No, many people get this part confused. Your drivers license hearing is
called an Administrative License Revocation (or ALR) hearing. Your DWI
trial is called a judicial trial. The two are completely separate from
one another and have almost no legal bearing on each other. The only
effect the ALR hearing has on the DWI is that since testimony in both
are under oath, anything the cop says at the ALR hearing, he cant take
back at the DWI trial. See dwi.6
dwi.6
Do I need a lawyer for this hearing?
Actually, this is probably one of the most critical times to have a
lawyer represent you. This hearing provides your lawyer an early
opportunity to get his hands on the evidence against you. More
importantly, it provides an opportunity for your lawyer to cross
examine the police officer(s) who were involved in your arrest before
they have been prepared to testify by the district attorneys office. In
my practice, I have found that I win more DWI cases because of
something the officer said at a license hearing than for any other
single reason.
dwi.7
So, am I going to get my license back?
Honestlyprobably not. As I said in dwi.5, this is just an
administrative hearing, the rules of evidence are relaxed, the burden
of proof is lower, and you have fewer rights. The deck is really
stacked against you in this hearing.
dwi.8
Even if the cop doesnt show?
Yes, you will likely win if the cop doesnt show, but youve got to get
him or her there first. This isnt like a traffic ticket casethe cop is
only required to be at the hearing if you subpoena him in time. Even
more reason to hurry up and hire a lawyer.
dwi.9
If Im not likely to get my license back, why do it?
See dwi.6
General DWI FAQs
dwi.10
Can you get my DWI dropped?
Obviously I will need to know much more about your specific situation
before I can come close to answering this question. What I can tell you
is that DWI is a complicated and unique crime to prosecute. The
legislature and the courts are constantly changing the laws relating to
DWI. Your best chance of getting a DWI dropped is to hire a qualified,
aggressive criminal lawyer to fight for your rights. Call now to set an
appointment.
dwi.10
Am I going to jail?
That depends largely on whether this is your first or subsequent DWI.
If this is just your first DWI, then jail time is unlikely. However,
some jail time is required even for a second DWI unless a lawyer can
find enough wrong with the States case to get the DWI reduced or
dismissed, see previous faq.
dwi.11
I know I have to go to court soon, do I need a lawyer?
Im not sure why people always ask me this. Do you ask a car dealer if
you need a new car? Of course Im going to tell you that you need a
lawyer, heres why:
First, if youre unlucky enough to have been charged with a felony level
DWI, ethical considerations will absolutely prohibit the district
attorney from negotiating with you. At this level, you simply have too
much to riskyou must have a lawyer. However, even if your DWI is just a
misdemeanor, to my mind, the DA should be very reluctant to do much
more than make you a take-it-or-leave-it offer. According to The
Perfect Plea, a plea bargaining manual written by a member of the
Williamson County District Attorneys Office and published by the Texas
District and County Attorneys Association, suggests that any DA should
advise a misdemeanor defendant of his or her right to a lawyer and get
a written waiver of counsel before even beginning to plea bargain. Why
does a DA have to be so careful about negotiating with an unrepresented
defendant? Because they arent your lawyer. They cant advise you or help
you decide what is best. The DA wont let you see the police report,
wont tell you if the police violated your rights, and wont have time to
listen to your side of the story. There are many ways to challenge a
DWI, but you will never know what they are unless you hire a lawyer.
More importantly, you need a lawyer who knows the special laws
surrounding DWI law to help defend you. The State of Texas is trying to
prosecute you, and they have a lawyer, shouldnt you?
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