Protecting Your Rights After a Drunk Driving Arrest
Whether you had one too many drinks at happy hour or left a party after drinking with friends, if you were pulled over, you could be facing charges for driving while intoxicated (DWI). In Texas, if you are convicted, the DWI will stay on your record for the rest of your life.
At the law office of Frank Long, Attorney at Law, we fight for clients who are facing DWI charges and work to minimize their sentence and protect their record. From our office in Sulphur Springs, we represent clients throughout Northeast Texas. Contact our firm online or call 888-749-6086 to schedule your free initial consultation.
Driving While Intoxicated
The fact that you have been charged with a DWI, means that your license could be suspended even if you are not convicted. Although you can be charged with a DWI if your BAC is .08 or higher, you can also be charged if your BAC is lower than that or if you have refused a breath or blood test. In some cases, the state may attempt to prove that the amount of alcohol you had was enough to impair you, or that a combination of drugs and alcohol was enough to make you lose your ability to drive. In some cases, you could be charged with a DWI because of the impact mixing prescription drugs and alcohol had on you.
Underage Drinking
If you are under 21 and get pulled over for drinking and driving, you could be charged with a DUI (driving under the influence) if the officer can detect or smell any alcohol on you — even if you do not appear impaired. Because a DUI conviction can result in a suspended license, it is important to work with a lawyer who can offer you the legal counsel you need to fight those charges.
Contact our firm online or call 888-749-6086 to schedule your free initial consultation.