Houston DUI & DWI Lawyers

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What should I do if I have been arrested for a DWI in Houston?

A DWI (driving while intoxicated) offense is a serious criminal matter under Texas law, so if you have been arrested for a DWI it is crucial to reach out to a Houston DWI attorney so that you can understand what options are available to you.

In Texas, a person is legally intoxicated if his or her blood alcohol content (BAC) is 0.08 percent or higher, or the person is under the influence of drugs. Minors will be charged with a DWI (driving while intoxicated) if any alcohol is detected in their system.

Can I refuse a to give a breath or blood sample?

Under Texas law, if a person refuses a breath or blood sample for testing, his or her license may be suspended for 180 days. If a person fails a submitted test, his or her license may be suspended for 90 days.

What are the penalties for a DWI in Texas?

Generally, when you are arrested for drunk driving, you have a limited amount of time to act to save your driver’s license from being suspended. If you do not ask a hearing from the Department of Public Safety within 15 days, your driving privileges will automatically be suspended regardless of whether or not you are actually convicted of a DWI.

The state of Texas imposes strict penalties for individuals who are convicted of a DWI. A first-time offender may spend anywhere from three to 180 days in jail and pay a fine of up to $2,000. A second conviction can result in anywhere from 30 to 365 days in jail and a fine of up to $4,000. A third conviction can result in jail time between two and ten years as well as a fine of up to $10,000. In some cases, the court will also require that you have an ignition interlock device installed in your vehicle.

A DWI conviction can have serious and life-changing consequences for you, even beyond the penalties required by law. It can affect your personal and professional life, and having a criminal record can affect job and housing opportunities as well. A Houston DWI lawyer understands the severity of this crime and should work diligently to avoid conviction or at least minimize the consequences to you.

Houston DUI & DWI Lawyer Herman Martinez
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Herman Martinez
DUI & DWI Lawyer Serving Houston, TX
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I am Herman Martinez, the founding attorney of The Martinez Law Firm, a dedicated criminal defense firm based in Houston. With over 25 years of experience in the legal field, I serve as a valuable resource for... Read More »
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Luis Stephen Baez
DUI & DWI Lawyer Serving Houston, TX
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Joseph Manuel Ruiz
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Joseph Manuel Ruiz
DUI & DWI Lawyer Serving Houston, TX
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I've obtained dismissals in thousands of criminal cases and 1st chaired over 335 jury trials, obtaining hundreds of NOT GUILTY verdicts. I've achieved Super Lawyer status in the State of Texas, an honor going to only... Read More »
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Jim Butler
DUI & DWI Lawyer Serving Houston, TX
Board Certified by the DUI Defense Lawyers Association. Free consultation!
Jim Butler is Board Certified in DUI Defense by the DUI Defense Lawyer's Association. He earned the American Chemical Societies designation as an ACS-CHAL Forensic Lawyer Scientist. Jim understands the science of breath... Read More »
Anthony Ray Segura
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Anthony Ray Segura
DUI & DWI Lawyer Serving Houston, TX
Your rights matter. I'm here to defend them. Call for a free DWI consultation!
Anthony Segura is a trial-tested DWI Defense Attorney with 30 years of experience in defending the rights of individuals accused of intoxication offenses in Fort Bend and Harris Counties. Anthony's practice focuses on... Read More »
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Mark Ryan Thiessen
Houston, TX DUI & DWI Attorney
(713) 864-9000
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Jim Butler
Houston, TX DUI & DWI Attorney
(713) 236-8744
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Dustan Neyland
Houston, TX DUI & DWI Attorney
(713) 234-1934
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Luis Stephen Baez
Houston, TX DUI & DWI Attorney
(713) 703-1718
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Gregory S Baumgartner
Houston, TX DUI & DWI Attorney
(281) 587-1111
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Eric Joe Benavides
Houston, TX DUI & DWI Attorney
(713) 222-2828
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Herman Martinez
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Herman Martinez
Houston, TX DUI & DWI Attorney
(713) 242-1779
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Paul Looney
Houston, TX DUI & DWI Attorney
(281) 597-8818
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Penny Wymyczak-White
Houston, TX DUI & DWI Attorney
(281) 733-0264
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Daniel Allen Krieger
Houston, TX DUI & DWI Attorney
(281) 486-8125
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Matthew J. Neufeld
DUI & DWI Lawyer Serving Houston, TX
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Brian Ayson
DUI & DWI Lawyer Serving Houston, TX
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Brent Mayr
Houston, TX DUI & DWI Attorney
(713) 808-9613
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Matt Horak
Houston, TX DUI & DWI Attorney
(713) 225-8000
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John T. Floyd
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Stephen Lyle Hamilton
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Dane Michael Johnson
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Cory J.H. Crenshaw
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(409) 449-5291
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Brian Ayson
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Franklin G. Bynum
Houston, TX DUI & DWI Attorney
(713) 343-8844
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George Napier
Houston, TX DUI & DWI Attorney
(713) 470-4097
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Samuel Adamo
Houston, TX DUI & DWI Attorney
(713) 568-7011
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Bill Pattillo
DUI & DWI Lawyer Serving Houston, TX
Texas DUI & DWI Attorney with 29 years of experience
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Christopher Neal Allen
DUI & DWI Lawyer Serving Houston, TX
Texas DUI & DWI Attorney with 23 years of experience
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