When you are convicted of driving while intoxicated (DWI), the consequences will ripple throughout your entire life and can negatively affect your career, relationships, and education. You will be fighting an uphill battle for this mistake, so the time to improve your outcome is now. Hire a DWI lawyer in Tomball, TX who will try to acquit you or reduce the punishment for DWI.
You can challenge a DWI conviction, but you have a limited time to take the necessary steps. Blass Law provides the knowledge of Texas’ strict DWI laws and facts that can help you fight your conviction.
Call us at (713) 225-1900 to learn about your legal options and how Blass Law can help.
We Accept any Type of DWI Case in Tomball, TX
The state of Texas means business with its strictly-enforced DWI laws. We can explain these laws to you so you have a better understanding of your case.
For starters, if you are pulled over and you fail a breathalyzer test—or even if the officer comes to the conclusion for some other reason that you are not able to safely operate your vehicle, you could face DWI charges.
You will likely face DWI charges if your administered tests reveal a blood-alcohol content (BAC) over 0.08%. Furthermore, TX § 106.071 states that if a law enforcement officer pulls you over and detects any amount of alcohol in your system, you could be dealing with a driving under the influence (DUI) charge.
DWI Enhancements
The state also imposes several ancillary laws related to drinking and driving. The following infractions could mean you will receive “enhanced” charges for your offense:
- Driving with a BAC over 0.15%
- Driving with an open container
- DWI with a minor passenger
- Intoxication manslaughter
- Intoxication assault
A Blass Law DWI lawyer from Tomball, TX take cases involving any of these DWI offenses. We will dig deep when investigating how and why you were pulled over, how your BAC test was administered, and all other factors that play into the validity of an arrest.
For a free legal consultation with a dwi lawyer serving Tomball, call 713-225-1900
Dealing With Your Driver’s License Suspension
Immediately following your arrest, your driver’s license is automatically suspended. The mechanics of your suspension operate through the Administrative License Revocation (ALR) process separately from your criminal charges, so you cannot assume that if you are addressing one, you are also handling the other.
Within 15 days of your license suspension, you need to request an ALR hearing to fight the suspension. Blass Law can handle this hearing. If you handle it yourself and it does not go well, you will find yourself unable to travel to school, work, or other destinations that are crucial to your day-to-day life.
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Understanding the Consequences You May Face for Your DWI
You should be prepared for the punishments and penalties you may be dealt with for a DWI conviction. The consequences of such a charge depend on how many prior DWI convictions are on your driving record. The Texas Department of Transportation lists the penalties for DWI offenses, which we summarize below.
First Offense DWI means you could:
- be fined as much as $2,000.
- be incarcerated in jail between three and 180 days.
- lose your driver’s license for as long as one year.
- pay an annual fee of between $1,000 and $2,000 for three years to keep your driver’s license.
Second Offense DWI means you could:
- be fined as much as $4,000.
- be incarcerated in jail between 30 and 365 days.
- lose your driver’s license for as long as two years.
- pay an annual fee of $1,000, $1,500 or $2,000 for three years to keep your driver’s license.
Third Offense DWI means you could:
- be fined $10,000.
- be incarcerated in prison between two and 10 years.
- lose your driver’s license for as long as two years.
- pay an annual fee of $1,000, $1,500 or $2,000 for three years to keep your driver’s license.
On top of all this, if you receive two or more DWI convictions in a five-year timeframe, you will be required to install a special ignition switch that will disable your vehicle if you have been drinking.
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How a DWI Lawyer in Tomball, TX Will Help Your Defense
Our legal team will set your mind at ease in an initial case evaluation. In this meeting, you will share the details of your arrest and lay out for you a possible roadmap we can head down to increase your chances for a favorable outcome in your case.
There are many strategies a DWI lawyer in Tomball, TX can take, depending on the specifics of your case. For example, we can work to:
- persuade the prosecutor from charging you with a DWI
- have the DWI charges against you dropped
- negotiate a plea deal with an eye toward getting your charges reduced
- arrange for you to receive probation, rather than incarceration
- mitigate the negative impact of your charges or your conviction
Building a solid defense strategy is all about taking the facts of your case and applying them to Texas law to get you the best shot at a fair outcome.
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About Our Criminal Defense Experience
A person who is being charged with a criminal offense can trust a lawyer who has always worked on the side of defending others in your situation. Blass Law attorney Jay Cohen has never worked as a prosecutor. He believes in helping those who have made a mistake get another chance at living a full and productive life outside of jail.
Let Blass Law Help Fight for Your Legal Rights
Your DWI arrest does not need to define you or derail your future. Blass Law will go above and beyond to ensure that your rights are protected. We will devise a strategy that will give you a solid chance at the best outcome for your DWI, so you can prove to yourself and others that you have a lot more to offer this world.
Call us today at (713) 225-1900 for your initial consultation.
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