Clerburne, College Station, Conroe, Corpus Christi DWI Lawyers
Clerburne
- Patrick Barkman: If you
stand accused of a crime, you need an experienced, aggressive and
knowledgeable attorney to defend your constitutional rights.
- David Houston: Have you been arrested? Discuss your case with
an experienced Criminal Defense Attorney prior to making decision that
may affect your future.
- Guy Rogers:
Plea bargains have two advantages: (1) they are quicker, so many attorneys
charge less for them (2) there are no risks - you know what the deal is going
into the hearing, so you can't get hammered by an unsympathetic judge or jury.
College Station-Texas A&M Publication
- Searcy & Gandy: Criminal Cases and the Standard of Proof
In order to win a case, you have to prove it by meeting certain
requirements or "standards." In a criminal case, the prosecution must
prove guilt "beyond a reasonable doubt." This is the most stringent
standard because the consequences of a conviction can result in
deprivation of liberty (jail).
Meaning of "Reasonable Doubt"
While not requiring absolute certainty, a juror must be persuaded that
the amount of proof is such that he or she would be willing to rely on
it without hesitation and with an abiding conviction. It is interesting
to note that several years ago the U.S. Supreme Court struck the phrase
"...and with a moral certainty," from the reasonable doubt instruction.
If the juror has a doubt that is based on reason or common sense after
impartial consideration of all the evidence presented, the prosecution
has failed to meet the requisite burden of proof (reasonable doubt).
Conroe
- Duane Corley:
If you have been arrested or accused of a crime or traffic offense, you need an experienced trial attorney who is able to honestly answer your questions and zealously defend your individual and constitutional rights.
- Douglas Atkinson:
Texas penalties for driving while intoxicated (DWI) are very severe and can have a lasting impact on your life. If you have been arrested for DWI, or a related alcohol offense, you may be facing jail time, large fines, loss of driving privileges, and expensive driveršs license surcharge fees. A DWI conviction may also result in devastating consequences such as the loss of your job, the loss of your commercial license, inability to find a job, insurance rate increases, and strains in your personal life.
If you have been charged with DWI or any other alcohol related offense you should immediately contact an experienced Montgomery County DWI attorney. The only way to prevent a DWI arrest from affecting your life is by hiring a qualified DWI lawyer to fight for you.
- Garcia & Garcia:
If You are Charged with DWI in Texas
YOU ONLY HAVE 15 DAYS
from the day you receive the Notice of Suspension of your driver's license to notify the Department of Public Safety of your request for a hearing.
If you have received such a notice, and do not notify the Department of Public Safety in time, YOUR LICENSE WILL BE SUSPENDED.
- Steve Jackson:
Drunk driving cases start out with a contact between the driver of a motor
vehicle and a police officer. While the police have the right to approach and
speak with any citizen, they do not have the right to detain and investigate a
citizen unless they have "probable cause." Probable cause is the legal reason
an officer needs to detain and investigate. If the dui attorney can show to the
judge the officer did not have probable cause, the drunk driving case can be
dismissed.
- Atkinson Law Firm: f
you have been arrested or accused of a crime or traffic offense, you
need an experienced trial attorney who is able to honestly answer your
questions and zealously defend your individual and constitutional
rights.
Corpus Christi
- John Flint:
DUI/DWI We will help you limit the length of time for license revocation/suspension, and with re-application for your license. Todays attorneys must be versatile and able to think outside the box that some practitioners have created in the legal system.
- Guy Williams:
Texas DWI laws are tough and conviction for DWI in Texas carries
tough penalties. Conviction for DWI, even a first offense, can
result in: A
DWI charge can result from being stopped by police and registering .08
or more on a Breathalyzer, or refusing to submit to the breath
test. In either instance, your driver’s license will be suspended,
and you can be criminally charged with DWI.
The ramifications of an administrative suspension of your license are serious. First, you lose
your ability to drive even before your DWI hearing. That can affect your personal life and your job
if you cannot drive to work. Secondly, allowing your license to be suspended without a fight
could be a mistake. A conviction for a traffic related offense can have dire consequences.
Professional drivers can lose their Commercial Driver's Licenses (CDL) under Texas law for even a
single moving violation.
- F. Lakhani: Most of us
who drive know we must have insurance on our automobiles, but not all
of us know what this insurance does and does not cover. The following
is a basic overview of the kinds of insurance commonly offered in
Texas, what each different kind of insurance covers, and some basic
points every automobile owner should consider.
- Randall Barrera: If you are accused of drunk driving (DWI)
in Texas, you only have 15 days from the day your license is suspended
to challenge to revocation. You must act quickly to schedule an
automatic license revocation (ALR) hearing.
Corsicana
- David Lamb:
If you've been charged with a DUI/DWI, recognize that you have only a 15-day window from the date of arrest to challenge or postpone mandatory license suspension.
Although the judge, police, prosecutors, and the appellate court are against you, your lawyer is on your side, informing you of your options and fighting to protect your rights.
- Martin & Lamb:
If you have received a drunk driving charge, it is important to
contact a lawyer who is knowledgeable about Texas DWI law right
away.
Many people do no realize that they should retain a lawyer when they
have been arrested for drunk driving on I-45, or any Texas roadway. Law
enforcement officers rarely suggest it, and the courts do not encourage
it. If you have been accused of DWI, you have the same rights as anyone
else who has been arrested.
If you have been charged with DWI (or a DUI if the driver is under
17), you have 15 days in which to request an administrative hearing. If
you do not request a hearing, your license will be suspended
automatically.
A DWI can have a significant impact on your life. If your license is
suspended or revoked, you may be unable to get to and from your job.
Martin & Lamb assists clients who have been arrested on I-45 in
obtaining occupational drivers' licenses. These are restricted drivers'
licenses that are granted to people convicted of DWI, or people
arrested for DWI. If you have been charged with or convicted of drunk
driving, this allows you to continue driving to and from work or
school.
A DWI charge may also result in an annual "surcharge" for your
drivers' license. This surcharge is $1000 a year for 3 years for a
first time offender; $1500 a year for 3 years for a second offense, and
$2000 a year for three years for a third offense.
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