Houston DWI Attorney
Have you been arrested for DWI?
It is illegal to drive in this state with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08% or greater. Driving while under the influence (DWI) is a serious offense that can result in severe consequences, including:
- Jail time
- Fines
- Restitution
- Community service
- Loss of driving privileges
- Vehicle impoundment
- Mandatory installation of an ignition interlock device
If you have been arrested for drunk driving, contact a
Houston DWI lawyer at once for skilled legal counsel. A qualified attorney can discuss your legal options and how to proceed with your defense. There are many ways to
challenge evidence in a DWI case, including errors made in police procedure and in the administration of DWI blood testing. An attorney from Jim Medley & Associates, P.C. can explain the DWI process, the laws that pertain to your case and analyze your DWI test results to determine their validity. Mr. Medley has been nominated three years in a row as one of Houston's top lawyers. He holds a master's degree in forensic toxicology, is a recognized expert in field sobriety testing, and has trained law enforcement personnel in field sobriety testing procedures.
DWI Lawyer in Houston
When a person is pulled over for DWI, they are given various tests, including breath tests, to determine their level of intoxication. A review of your case can identify errors in the testing procedures or equipment, and lead to a reduction in charges or case dismissal. Mr. Medley will review all aspects of your case to find weaknesses that can aid in your defense. The firm's lead attorney is prepared to fight for you in any of the following cases:
Blood Alcohol Science
There is a science behind blood tests used to determine a person's level of intoxication. When these tests are performed exactly as they should be, your results could read falsely, incriminating you falsely as a result. Read more about blood alcohol science.
Blood Tests
Your blood test results should by analyzed by a legal professional if an arrest has been made. Read more about blood tests.
Boating Under the Influence
Without pretense, an officer can stop your boat for a "safety test" during which time your entire vessel could be inspected and your sobriety could be checked. Read more about boating under the influence.
Breath Tests
Breath tests are some of the most notoriously ineffective methods of testing a suspect's blood alcohol content. More often than not, they yield inaccurate results. Read more about breath tests.
Challenging a Breath Test
If you feel that your breath test did not accurately reflect your level of sobriety then you, by law, have the right to challenge the results. Read more about challenging a breath test.
Driver's License Hearings
After an arrest for DWI in the state of Texas you will be required to attend a driver's license hearing where it will be determined whether or not your driving privileges will be revoked. Read more about driver's license hearings.
Drugs & DWI
Charges for driving while intoxicated can also be sentenced to drivers who are believed to be under the influence of drugs. Read more about drugs and DWI.
Drunk Driving Arrests
An arrest for drunk driving is not an automatic conviction. However, without a sound defense attorney by your side it could mean just that. Read more about drunk driving arrests.
DWI Auto Accidents
Car accidents caused by a drunk driver will be charged more harshly than a typical accident. Read more about DWI auto accidents.
DWI FAQ
For all of your DWI questions, an associate at the firm has answers. Some of your inquiries can even be settled before speaking personally with an associate at our office. Read more about DWI FAQs.
DWI Hit & Run
The consequences of a DWI that involves a hit and run will be even more harsh than that of a standard DWI conviction. Read more about DWI hit and runs.
DWI License Suspension
One of the most common penalties for DWI is suspension of your license, and this can happen before a formal conviction is ever made. Read more about DWI license suspension.
DWI Penalties
The severity of your charges will determine the penalties you stand to face. In general, you could be looking at jail time, fines, community service hours, license suspension, rehab and even probation. Read more about DWI penalties.
DWI Plea Bargains
Under certain circumstances, you stand to face a less harsh set of penalties by seeking a plea bargain. A DWI defense attorney can help you determine if this is the case for you. Read more about DWI plea bargains.
Field Sobriety Tests
The three most commonly used field sobriety tests are widely known for their inaccuracies and false readings. Read more about field sobriety tests.
Multiple DWI Offenses
The more arrests and charges you have, the more seriously penalized your next offense will be. Read more about multiple DWI offenses.
Out of Sate Driver
Out of state drivers are still susceptible to being pulled over, inspected and arrested for DWI in Texas. When this happens, an in-state attorney should be employed to defend you. Read more about out of state drivers.
The DWI Process
Everything you need to know about the DWI process and what to expect as you proceed through it can be found here. Read more about the DWI process.
Underage DWI
Minors found to be driving while intoxicated face many of the same consequences as their adult counterparts, including jail time and license suspension. Read more about underage DWI.
Unlawful DWI Stops
An officer must have probable cause to pull over a suspected drunk driver. When there is no such cause, the stop may be unlawful. Read more about unlawful DWI stops.
Vehicular Assault
A majority of vehicular assault cases in Texas are the direct result of intoxicated driving. Read more about vehicular assault.
Vehicular Homicide
When wrongful death is caused in a motor vehicle accident involving an intoxicated driver, the consequences could include up to $10,000 in fines, years of having your license suspended community service and even a 20-year prison sentence. Read more about vehicular homicide.
Contact a Houston DWI attorneyfor capable legal advice and representation if you have been charged with DWI.