Houston DWI Lawyer | DWI Defense in Houston, TX

As a DWI Lawyer it is my job to monitor what the courts are doing with defendants in their courts.  For example, what ever happened to being presumed innocent?  Just this week I overheard a judge reprimanding a person on bond for DWI that his driving habits were not "normal" according to his interlock log.  I almost fell out of my chair that the court  would be monitoring a person's driving habits so closely when they are only accused of a crime.  The judge went as far as threatening to add the scram device as an added condition to the poor guy's bond. 

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As a Houston DW Attorney people regularly call me or reach this blog trying to get a motion for non disclosure for their DWI.  I hope by stating this very clearly these type of inquiries will be reduced.   A DWI probation Does Not qualify for a motion for non disclosure.  The only way to "clear your record" regarding a DWI is if the case was dismissed or you were found not guilty by a jury.  The proper vehicle to get the DWI off your criminal history when your case is dismissed is by filing a expungement two years after your arrest in the County Civil District Court where your arrest occurred.

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Please remember to pay your DWI surcharges because if you do not pay them your license will be suspended.  Also, if you have been granted an occupational license by a court that will be invalid as well.

The best way to prevent this is by get your DWI case dismissed! You need an experienced DWI attorney handling your case.  There are too many consequences that may impact your life to allow someone that is not familiar with DWI law to handle your case.  Thus, if you need help with your DWI case anywhere in Texas please call our law firm at (800) 724-1876 or (713) 242-1779.  We will talk to you about your case for free!

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While he plead No contest to the DWI the judge still found him guilty.  Thus, the end result is the same.  Also, I found it curious that a person on bond for DWI in Houston would go on probation before obtaining the blood test.  Lastly, it is not surprisingly that a first time DWI offender would be ordered to have a breathalyzer installed in their vehicle unless the blood/alcohol result was over .15.  This would also significantly increase his yearly surcharge to DPS.  I hope all these things were covered before he was placed on probation.

You need an experienced DWI attorney handling your case.  There are too many consequences that may impact your life to allow someone that is not familiar with DWI law to handle your case.  Thus, if you need help with your DWI case anywhere in Texas please call our law firm at (800) 724-1876 or (713) 242-1779.  We will talk to you about your case for free!

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For some reason, a lot of people think they could represent themselves in a DWI case.  They quickly change their mind once they have been arrested or go to court for the first time.  A person arrested in Harris County for DWI/DUI will not be offered probation if they are representing themselves.  Also, they do not know how to save their driver's license.  In other instances, they come up with a dimwitted defense that create more problems that they solve. 

Our firm has represented fellow lawyers that have been arrested for DWI, but not practice criminal defense because they understand the seriousness of the offense and all the pitfalls that are associated with this crime.  Thus, if you need help regarding your DWI visit our website at www.mmalaw.com or call us at (800) 724-1876.

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When a client comes into my office I stress to them that they are presumed to be innocent.  I emphasize this because we are lucky enough to live in a country where that is the law.  Thus, I find it difficult to explain to my clients why a judge would order them to get an ignition interlock device for the vehicle if this is the case.   Frankly, I agree with them.  I understand if they have a previous conviction for DWI because the judge is required to order them to get the device.  Thus, we prepare them for this when they have multiple offense for DWI, have a high breath test, under the age of 21, or they were involved in an accident, but outside of these reasons they should not be required to bear the expense of this device.  Hopefully, the judges will start reevaluating this procedure during these stressful times.

If you need assistance with your DWI case please contact our law firm at (713) 242-1779 or visit our website at www.dwiattorneysinhouston.com.

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