DWI · Bexar County
DWI 1st — Not Guilty
Jury acquittal after video contradicted the officer’s field-test observations.
Texas DWI Defense
Arrested for DWI? The 15-Day Clock Has Started.
You have just 15 days to request an ALR hearing to fight your driver’s license suspension. Call now — we act the same day.
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DWI / DUI Defense
A DWI Arrest Doesn’t Have to Define You
Good people get arrested for DWI every night across Texas. Breath tests malfunction, blood samples are mishandled, and roadside sobriety tests are graded subjectively — often on the side of a busy highway, at night, in bad conditions.
We fight on two fronts: the criminal case in court and the administrative license suspension with the Texas Department of Public Safety. Winning the ALR hearing can keep you driving, and it often gives us sworn testimony from the arresting officer before trial.
Texas DWI Penalties
Penalties increase with each prior conviction, with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.15 or higher, or with a child passenger under 15.
| Charge | Confinement | Fine | License Suspension |
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| DWI — 1st Offense | 3 – 180 days | Up to $2,000 | Up to 1 year |
| DWI — 1st, BAC 0.15+ | Up to 1 year | Up to $4,000 | Up to 1 year |
| DWI — 2nd Offense | 30 days – 1 year | Up to $4,000 | Up to 2 years |
| DWI — 3rd Offense (Felony) | 2 – 10 years prison | Up to $10,000 | Up to 2 years |
| DWI with Child Passenger (under 15) | 180 days – 2 years state jail | Up to $10,000 | Varies |
A conviction may also bring a state traffic fine of $3,000–$6,000, an ignition interlock device, and higher insurance rates. Ranges shown are general guidelines.
How We Fight DWI Charges
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ALR hearing defense
We request your hearing within the 15-day deadline and challenge the suspension — often keeping you on the road.
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The traffic stop
Officers need reasonable suspicion to pull you over. No valid stop means the evidence that followed can be thrown out.
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Field sobriety tests
We compare the officer’s video to NHTSA standards. Medical conditions, footwear, and road surfaces affect results.
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Breath & blood evidence
We review Intoxilyzer maintenance records, blood-draw procedures, chain of custody, and lab analysis for errors.
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Alternatives to conviction
Where appropriate, we pursue reductions to obstruction or reckless driving, DWI pretrial diversion, or dismissal.
Recent DWI / DUI Defense Results
DWI · Dallas County
BAC 0.15+ — Reduced to Obstruction
Blood-draw procedure challenged; no DWI conviction on record.
Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
What to do right now
After a DWI Arrest
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Mark the 15-day deadline
Count from the day you received the notice of suspension. Missing it means an automatic suspension.
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Gather your paperwork
Bond papers, the DIC-25 notice, and any temporary driving permit.
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Don’t discuss the night
Not with friends, coworkers, or on social media.
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Call a DWI lawyer
We request the ALR hearing and start preserving video evidence immediately.
Questions
DWI / DUI Defense FAQ
Every case is different. Call for answers about yours — the consultation is free.
(800) 555-0100Refusal carries its own license suspension, but it also means the State has less evidence. Either way, there are defenses — what matters now is acting quickly.
Usually yes, for a limited time. Your temporary permit typically lasts until the ALR hearing or 40 days after the notice. An occupational license may also be available.
Usually no — it’s generally a Class B misdemeanor. It becomes a felony with two prior DWI convictions, a child passenger, or if someone is seriously injured or killed.
Texas law allows some first-time DWI offenders to seek an order of nondisclosure after completing their sentence and a waiting period.
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