Kerrville DWI Defense Lawyer

DWI Attorney Serving Fredericksburg, Boerne, Llano and Kerrville

DWI charges in Texas are filed if you are found to be driving over the legal limit, which is .08% blood alcohol content (BAC).  If this is your first offense, you may have some leniency from the court, but the laws remain harsh for those driving and drinking and you can still expect some stiff penalties.  You will not only be facing an administrative court hearing for your driver's license suspension, but also a criminal case for your DWI charges.  You will get your license suspended pending your administrative hearing, which must be scheduled within 15 days. 

If you fail to schedule your administrative hearing, your license will be suspended for a period between 90 days to 2 years.  If you find yourself in this position, you need to contact a DWI lawyer right away, as this is a serious matter that can lead to dire consequences for you.  You can count on the Law Offices of Chris S. Barnett in Fredericksburg to give you the personal attention you will need to get you through this. Some of the penalties for first offense  DWI convictions may include the following:

• Class B Misdemeanor
• Fine up to $2,000
• Jail time up to 180 days
• Jail time of a minimum 72 hours
• Jail time of minimum 6 days if open container found in your vehicle
• License suspension between 90 days to 1 year
• Surcharge fees up to $2,000 if your BAC is over .16% or higher
• Mandatory DWI Education Program
• Possible Community Supervision (Probation)

Second DWI Offense:

• Class A Misdemeanor
• Fines of up to $4,000
• Jail time up to 1 year
• A surcharge of $1500 per year for 3 years
• A surcharge of $2000 per year if your BAC is .16% or higher
• Driver's license suspension for 180 days to 2 years
• Mandatory 32 hour DWI Repeat Offender Program
• Possible Community Supervision (Probation)
• Mandatory community service between 80 to 200 hours
• Mandatory ignition interlock device

Fighting Your Charges

The Law Offices of Chris S. Barnett has helped numerous clients fight their DWI charges.  Just because you have been charged does not mean you will be found guilty.  There is an aggressive defense strategy that our office uses to fight your charges and we will do everything possible to get your charges reduced or dismissed.  Police officers can make mistakes and fail to follow procedure when stopping, arresting and testing you for DWI.  Our firm is well versed in every possible method of challenging any evidence brought against you. Call us to find out how we can help you.  We offer our services throughout Texas and particularly Kerrville, Fredericksburg, Boerne and Llano.

To find out how we can help you with a first time DWI, contact a Kerrville DWI Attorney and see how we may be able to help you avoid conviction and license suspension.