Fredericksburg DWI Attorney

DWI Overview

Texas has strict DWI (driving while intoxicated) laws which it aggressively enforces.  A person is considered DWI if they:

1. have a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08% or higher OR
2. do not have the normal use of mental or physical faculties by reason of the introduction of alcohol, a controlled substance, a drug, a dangerous drug, a combination of two or more of those substances, or any other substance into the body.

You may be then asked to do a field sobriety test, which you should consider refusing.  You cannot be forced to take these; more often than not the results are not accurate and can be shown by our attorneys to have been done improperly, thereby opening the door to another defense for you.  If you are facing DWI charges, contact an experienced DWI lawyer at the Law Offices of Chris S. Barnett right away.  We will want to start preparing for your defense immediately.

Once arrested, you have 15 days to file a request for a Administrative License Revocation Hearing (ALR) or risk losing your license.  If you fail to request this hearing, you will automatically have your license suspended.  Therefore, this hearing is very important to your future and it is vital you have a reputable and experienced DWI defense attorney presenting a strong case against your charges and license suspension.

Although the ALR will take up the issue of your license, you must still defend yourself against the criminal DWI charges.  Our firm will work hard to challenge any evidence brought against you by the police officer, including the results of any field sobriety tests, breathalyzer, traffic stop and any other aspect we can.  Should the evidence against you be too strong, we can skillfully and aggressively negotiate with the prosecutor and attempt to get your charges reduced.

Consequences of a DWI Conviction

The DWI process can take some time and may result in negative consequences.  It is important to fight the charges every step of the way, as losing your license to suspension can risk your job, higher insurance rates and even educational opportunities.  In addition, the conviction will remain on your record forever, affecting your life for years to come.  You can fight against these charges and win!  Our office will work hard to meticulously check every aspect of your case to pursue the best possible outcome on your behalf, all the way to a trial if necessary. Our firm can help you throughout Texas and particularly Kerrville, Fredericksburg, Boerne and Llano.

Contact a Fredricksburg DWI Attorney at the firm today for a free initial consultation on how we can help with your DWI charges.