A DWI in Houston can not happen to me...
As an Houston Criminal Defense attorney that helps those charged with DWI I have helped all types of people. Despite the different backgrounds of my clients they have several things in common. Mainly, they say the can not believe a DWI happened to them. For many, a DWI charge is the first time they have been arrested for a crime. Also, they never intended to drive while intoxicated. Not surprisingly, the law the does not require that a person intend on driving while intoxicated like most other crimes.
If you have been arrested with for DWI/DUI keep several things in mind. After getting some needed rest read the forms the police officer gave you. At the bottom of the main form you will find the contact information to save your drivers license. You have 15 days to schedule a hearing to save your license. You should do this before even talking to an attorney. Next, speak to several attorneys on the phone and schedule as many office interviews as you can. Most DWI attorneys like myself will offer a free consultation. Choose your DWI attorney based on your instincts. Decide if you and the attorney are a good fit. Do they answer all your questions? How easier will it be to get a hold of them? What type of experience do they have with DWI/DUI cases?
Many people are embarrassed about being arrested for DWI/DUI, but keep in mind that it truly can happen to anyone even a judge that routinely handles criminal cases.
