Arrests for driving while intoxicated (DWI) can be complicated. The way Texas laws work, the arresting police officer only needs an opinion that your behaviors indicate you are driving intoxicated in order to arrest you. Many people are not sure how to fight this type of situation and instead face lifelong repercussions that may have been avoidable. If your traffic stop or accident occurred in Sugar Land, other areas southwest of Houston, or greater Fort Bend County, the Blass Law team is here to help. Do not waste time. Take action today. We offer confidential case evaluations. Call us today to learn how a Sugar Land, TX DWI lawyer can help you.
Types of DWI Charges We Can Help You with
A Sugar Land, TX DWI lawyer can also help you if you face other drunk driving or alcohol-related charges. This includes:
- Intoxication assault
- Intoxication manslaughter
- DWI with a child passenger
- Boating while intoxicated
It is also important to note that most of these charges come with an automatic administrative license revocation (ALR) that goes into effect if a hearing is not requested within 15 days of the date of arrest. Call us in the first hours or days following your arrest for help challenging this license revocation.
For a free legal consultation with a dwi lawyer serving Sugar Land, call 713-225-1900
We Will Create a Defense Strategy Based on the Circumstances of Your Case
No matter whether you face charges for DWI where a voluntary breath or blood sample was given, or if you refused, the Texas Department of Public Safety will try to take your driver’s license using the implied consent statute under TX §724.001, or TX §524.001, the Blass Law team can develop a defense strategy to protect your rights and pursue a more favorable outcome in your case. There are many ways we can help you avoid conviction or the harshest penalties associated with a Sugar Land DWI.
These may include:
- Proving your innocence before prosecutors file charges
- Challenging the police officer’s observations
- Challenging the validity of a breath or blood sample
- Presenting evidence to get charges dropped or reduced
- Negotiating a plea deal for a lesser charge
- Taking your case to trial and getting an acquittal
If we are not able to avoid a conviction based on the facts of your case, we will work to reduce the impact the penalties you face have on your life. This could mean attempting to negotiate a lighter sentence or asking for probation instead of jail time.
A probated sentence could help you get your life back to normal sooner, although you will have to regularly report to a probation officer and follow other terms of your probation.
Our DWI Lawyers Can Help You Minimize the Fines You May Need to Pay
You may wonder if it makes sense to pay for legal representation in a DWI case. However, the costs of a DWI can often be far greater than what you might pay for a lawyer.
A DWI conviction can not only up-end your life, but it can also end up costing you expenses such as:
- Maximum DWI fines: When you work with our team, we can negotiate for minimum DWI fines. However, a conviction can result in maximum fines, which can range from $2,000 to $10,000.
- DWI restitution: These fines may come into play when there was bodily injury or property damage after your accident. You may end up paying very high restitution fines, but we can work to reduce these fines as much as possible.
- DWI specific fines: An additional fine of up to $6000 can be added to the normal court fines in DWI cases.
Other fees may also apply, depending on the details of your case. We can work to minimize the costs associated with your DWI charge.
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Possible Consequences of a Sugar Land, TX DWI Conviction
There are serious consequences you could face if you are convicted of a DWI charge resulting from your Sugar Land arrest. These could include:
First Offense
- Fines of up to $2,000
- Three days to six months in county jail
Second Offense
- Fines of up to $4,000
- 30 days to one year in county jail
Third or Subsequent Offenders
After the third or subsequent offense, you could face a felony conviction. The sentence could include:
- Fine up to $10,000
- Two to ten years in state prison
Additional Offenses Could Add on Extra Penalties
Additional charges or enhanced charges could mean additional jail time or fines. This could include having an open container of alcohol in your vehicle or a BAC test of 0.15 or higher. Felony charges are possible as well. These could include:
- DWI with a child passenger
- Intoxication assault
- Intoxication manslaughter
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At Blass Law, We Know a Thing or Two About Texas DWI Cases
Blass Law’s Jay Cohen has spent his entire career as a criminal defense lawyer. He has not worked in the prosecutor’s office or served as a judge, working to put people behind bars. Instead, he has always been on the side of the people—the side of the individual facing charges.
In addition, Cohen is a certified practitioner and instructor of Standardized Field Sobriety Tests, so he knows the tests and proper protocols law enforcement must follow to build a case against someone for DWI or another alcohol-related offense under TX §49.01.
He and the rest of the Blass Law team will provide strategic, aggressive representation, protecting your rights and limiting the impact this has on your future.
We Get Results for Our Clients Who Are Facing DWI Charges
Even if you are facing serious DWI charges, we can still work hard to help you with a defense.
We’ve helped many past clients pursue successful outcomes, such as:
- Not guilty – third DWI. A repeat offender who failed field sobriety tests and blew well over the limit was found not guilty of their felony charges.
- Not guilty – second DWI. A driver who would not take field sobriety tests after admitting to drunk driving and had a blood test more than double the legal limit was found not guilty of a misdemeanor charge.
- Not guilty – DWI. A commercial driver who failed sobriety tests both at the scene of the accident and following the accident was found not guilty of a misdemeanor charge.
We do not recommend that you dismiss your chances of building a compelling case. We can tell you about how we will work for the best outcome in your case.
We offer confidential case reviews. Let us help you understand your legal options and answer any questions you may have.
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Work with a Sugar Land DWI Defense Attorney Today
The Sugar Land DWI team from Blass Law offers confidential case evaluations for individuals who face drunk driving and related charges in Harris or Fort Bend County. We can go to work today, protecting your rights and ensuring they remain protected throughout this process.
We can take on your ALR case and fight the criminal charges against you. Call today to discuss your case with a member of our team. We are ready to go to work on your case today.
Call or text 713-225-1900 or complete a Free Case Evaluation form
