Austin DWI Attorney

Every year, drivers are pulled over for suspected drunk driving and arrested. If you were falsely accused of driving while intoxicated or were treated too harshly for your mistake, please contact a member of our team as soon as possible. Under Section 49.04 of the Texas Penal Code, a person commits this offense if they are intoxicated while driving in a public place. This is usually charged as a Class B misdemeanor and the offender is usually given at least three days in confinement. However, if their blood alcohol concentration level was 0.15 or above, their charges will be increased to a Class A misdemeanor.

Have you been arrested for drunk driving?

Although DWI is usually charged as a misdemeanor, there are some circumstances which can aggravate the situation. For example, if there was a minor under 15 in the vehicle at the time of the offense, the driver will be charged with felony DWI and be sent to state jail. In Austin, there were over 1,000 car accidents that involved a drunk driver in one year. If property damage, serious bodily injury, or wrongful death was a result of the accident, the person who was under the influence of alcohol could be facing enhanced penalties. If it was a multiple DWI conviction, this will also cause the punishment to be more severe.

Why do you need an Austin DWI lawyer?

Choosing which attorney to have on your side at the DMV hearing and through the DWI process is critical. An Austin criminal defense lawyer from our respected law firm has experience in every type of DWI case. From vehicular manslaughter to underage DWI to DWI & drugs to boating under the influence, you can rely on our team of professionals to help you. We understand how to challenge the results of your breath and blood tests as well as your field sobriety tests.

To learn more about your unique situation in a free consultation, please contact an Austin DWI attorney from our team.

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