A DWI traffic stop can raise more questions than answers. You may not know why the officer pulled you over, whether you were required to take certain tests, or what the arrest could mean for your driver’s license and court case.
A Pearland criminal defense attorney at the Law Office of David A. Breston can investigate how the stop and arrest happened. Our team can review the evidence, explain the legal process, and help you understand your options.
Experience and personal attention make a difference when you are facing a criminal charge. Founded in 1997, our family-owned law firm has handled more than 4,000 state and federal criminal defense, juvenile defense, and immigration cases. We treat our clients like real people, not case numbers, and provide high-quality legal help at reasonable rates.
Our attorneys have represented people facing criminal charges throughout the greater Houston area for decades. We offer experienced trial representation, free confidential consultations, and assistance in English and Spanish.
Under Texas law, a person may be charged with DWI if they operate a motor vehicle in a public place while intoxicated. Intoxication may mean having a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08 or higher. It may also mean losing the normal use of mental or physical abilities because of alcohol, drugs, or another substance. Police may use several types of evidence in a DWI investigation, including:
Our defense lawyers can review how police gathered this evidence and whether they followed the law.
A DWI arrest may also lead to a separate driver’s license case through Texas’s Administrative License Revocation (ALR) program. This process is separate from the criminal DWI case.
In many ALR cases, you have only 15 days after you are served with a suspension notice to request a hearing. If you do not request one in time, DPS may suspend your license. Different timing may apply in some blood-test cases when DPS sends the suspension notice after receiving test results. These deadlines can come quickly, so do not ignore paperwork you receive after an arrest.
Keep copies of anything connected with the arrest, including bond paperwork, towing records, court papers, and license notices. Also avoid discussing the facts of your case on social media or with people who do not need to know about it. Our team will work to preserve video and other evidence before it becomes harder to obtain.
Your defense may begin with the traffic stop. Police generally need a lawful reason to stop a vehicle.
We may review whether officers gave instructions correctly, handled testing equipment properly, and collected, stored, and tested a blood sample according to required procedures. The right defense depends on the facts of your case.
You have the right to challenge the state’s case after a DWI arrest. The Law Office of David A. Breston can review the stop, arrest, testing, and other evidence involved in your Pearland DWI case and explain the next steps. Contact us today to schedule a free consultation.