A DWI arrest in Baytown can affect your freedom, your driver’s license, and your future. You may have questions about what happens next, whether you can still drive, and whether you can challenge the evidence against you.
A Baytown criminal defense attorney at the Law Office of David A. Breston can review the arrest and help you understand your options. Our firm represents people accused of DWI and other crimes throughout the Houston area, including Baytown. An arrest does not mean you have been proven guilty.
When your freedom and license are on the line, you need a law firm with real local court experience.
Our firm provides personal attention and legal services at reasonable rates. We offer free confidential consultations and assist clients in English and Spanish.
Texas law generally considers a driver intoxicated when the person has a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08 or higher. A person may also be considered intoxicated if alcohol, drugs, or another substance causes the loss of normal use of mental or physical abilities. Police may rely on several types of evidence in a DWI case, including:
Our defense lawyers can review how that evidence was collected and whether it supports the charge against you.
A first DWI offense in Texas can carry serious penalties. A first offense may result in a fine of up to $2,000, between 72 hours and 180 days in jail, and a driver’s license suspension of 90 days to one year. Penalties can become more serious for later DWI convictions or cases involving other circumstances.
The exact consequences depend on the facts of the case. A DWI may also affect employment, insurance costs, and other parts of your daily life.
A DWI arrest can also lead to a separate Administrative License Revocation (ALR) case. The Texas Department of Public Safety handles this process, which is separate from the criminal court case.
In many cases, you have 15 days after receiving the suspension notice to request an ALR hearing. Some blood-test cases have different deadlines. Missing the applicable deadline may result in a suspension without a hearing. Our Baytown DWI lawyers can request the hearing, review the reason for the proposed suspension, and explain what other driving options may be available.
Sometimes we can challenge a DWI charge based on problems with the stop, arrest, or testing process. Possible issues may include:
The defense will depend on what happened in your case.
Do not wait to get help after a DWI arrest in Baytown. Our team at the Law Office of David A. Breston can review the evidence, explain the criminal and license proceedings, and help you decide how to respond to a DWI charge in Baytown. Contact us today to schedule a consultation.