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Houston DWI Lawyers

1. Pons, James: Remember, no case is too small. Although a first time DWI (Driving while intoxicated) is often a misdemeanor there are many implications to a DWI conviction that make it extremely burdensome. This includes, but is not limited to, jail time, license suspension, administrative fees and possible loss of employment. Call our office for a consultation if you are charged with DWI, DUI (for offenders under 21 yrs.), driving while license suspended, or felony DWI (3rd time offender).
2. Locklear, Troy: misdemeanors and felonies
3. Mindiola, Trae: Deciding on an attorney is never easy. However, when faced with criminal charge your reputation, liberty and even your life may be at stake. You need an attorney who is going to aggressively fight for you.
4. Jones, Hazel: Get the Best Criminal Defense for Your Case
5. Andy Nolen:
6. Mossbacker, Meryvn: One of the first questions to ask after a drunk driving arrest is whether there was sufficient probable cause for the police to have stopped you in the first place. An examination of the police report will give the official version of the observations of the law enforcement officer that led to your traffic stop and arrest: Did the police officer report indications of intoxication, such as slurred speech, failed field sobriety tests or high numbers on a Breathalyzer test?  The tests and the police officer's observations may not be reliable indications of intoxication.
7. Ketterman & Amann: Good people sometimes find themselves in bad situations. These situations oftentimes lead to an arrest and a criminal charge. ItŐs dangerous to fight the system alone; you or a loved one could end up behind bars.  Therefore, it is critical to hire a lawyer who will work hard to protect your liberty.
8. Russell, Ibrahim & Elliott: A DUI/DWI arrest is often the first occasion that many people encounter law enforcement. It is a frightening and humiliating event in many cases. An astute DUI/DWI defense lawyer understands common police errors in traffic stops, unreliable field sobriety tests (including Breathalyzer tests), and the various circumstances of DUI/DWI stops and arrests.
9. Rojas & Associates: Serious Consequences A DWI, DUI or BUI charge has serious consequences. You may lose your driver's license, experience a substantial increase in car insurance rates, pay large fines and court costs, suffer a driver's license surcharge ranging from $3,000.00 to $6,000.00, and possibly face jail time. Don't leave your future to chance. Select an attorney who will fight for you. If successful, you may even be able to have your arrest record and fingerprints torn up! Don't let this arrest record affect your job or your future; call us immediately to discuss how we can handle your case. A Word of Warning You have only 15 days from the date of arrest to request a hearing on your driver's license. If you fail to request a hearing, your license may be suspended and you face the probability of paying huge fines for several years. It is important that you hire legal representation for this hearing to challenge the license suspension. Having legal representation for this license hearing provides an opportunity for your attorney to question the arresting officer. Putting the officer on the stand helps to establish his or her position, which can be very beneficial to your case. Driver's License Surcharge (Fines) Since 2003, Department of Public Safety has been authorized to levy a surcharge on driver's licenses suspended for alcohol related arrests. This charge can range from $1,000.00 to $2,000.00 per year for three years. Depending on your case, you could be facing a $6,000.00 fee just to keep your license. Now you know why it is so important to fight your license suspension.
10. Donald Robinowitz: Whether you made a bad choice or you are falsely accused, the quality of your attorney can make all the difference.
11. David Mitcham: You want someone who will explain the legal process to you and advocate for your rights every step of the way.
12. Johnny P. Papantonakis: If you have been arrested for a DWI or DUI charge, the lawyer you choose to represent you is extremely important. These are serious charges and you should hire a lawyer who understands what is at stake.
13. Merchant Law Firm: All 50 states now have two statutory offenses[1]. The first is the traditional offense, variously called driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI), driving while intoxicated/impaired (DWI) or operating while intoxicated/impaired (OWI). The second and more recent is the so-called illegal per se offense of driving with a blood-alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08% (previously 0.10%) or higher. The first offense requires proof of intoxication, although evidence of BAC is admissible as rebuttably presumptive evidence of that intoxication; the second requires only proof of BAC at the time of being in physical control of a motor vehicle. An accused may be convicted of both offenses, but may only be punished for one. It is also a criminal offense in all states to drive a vehicle while under the influence of drugs (DUID), or under the combined influence of alcohol and drugs; the drugs themselves need not be illegal, but can be prescription or even over-the-counter. This offense requires evidence of impairment as a result of the drugs or drugs and alcohol, although some states have passed laws making driving with the mere presence of certain drugs a criminal offense. Some states also include a lesser charge of driving with a BAC of 0.05%; other states limit this offense to drivers under the age of 21. All states also now have zero tolerance laws: the license of anyone under 21 driving with a BAC of .01% or higher (.02% in some states) will be suspended. The blood-alcohol limit for aircraft pilots is 0.04%, and for commercial drivers 0.04% or 0.05%, depending upon the jurisdiction. The various versions of "driving under the influence" generally constitute a misdemeanor (punishable by up to one year in jail) . However, the offense may be elevated to a felony (punishable by a longer term in state prison) if the incident caused serious injury (felony DUI), death (vehicular manslaughter or vehicular homicide), extensive property damage (a state specified dollar amount) or if the defendant has a designated number of prior DUI convictions within a given time period (commonly, 3 prior convictions within 7 years). California, which is being followed by a growing number of states, now charges second-degree murder where the legal state of mind of malice exists -- that is, where the defendant exhibited a reckless indifference to the lives of others [3]. A severe punishment for drunk driving is already under way in the state of Ohio for DUI offenders convicted of aggravated vehicular homicide to qualify for capital punishment. The new laws are a result of groups of friends and family of drunk driving victims engaging in active campaigns to get the same justice as victims of other forms of murder. The logic of these laws is that drunk driving is premeditated, and because aggravated vehicular homicide is a felony in both states, the act of killing someone in the commission of such a crime qualifies for a charge of felony murder in the first degree. Administrative License Suspension (ALS) á If you are stopped for drunk driving and you refuse to take the sobriety test, or if your test results exceed the legal limit of Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC), the officer can take your driver's license on the spot, and the suspension begins immediately. á Depending on previous offenses or refusals, you can have your license automatically suspended for a period of 90 days to five years. An SR-22 is an official documentation required to redeem a suspended drivers license and get your car registered at the local department of Vehicles (DMV). A SR22 Filing is a form issued by an insurance company which removes a suspension order placed by the DMV's office on your driving privilege. The most common reason for an SR22 filing is when you are arrested for Driving Under Intoxication (DUI) or Driving While Intoxicated (DWI). The filing provides a guarantee to the state that an insurance company has issued at least minimum liability coverage for the person making that filing and that the insurance company will notify the DMV should the insurance ever lapse for any reason. Here are some useful sites that provide information on SR-22 filings in the various states: NY, TX, KY, MN, OK, PA [4], California SR22.biz [5], sr22bondsofohio.com [6], FloridaSR22.com [7], carinsurance.com [8] Penalties for driving under the influence commonly include incarceration, fines, driver's license suspension or revocation, mandatory attendance at DUI schools, community service, probation and, increasingly, installation of a breath alcohol ignition interlock device.