Plano, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers
Pulled over for driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI)? You are facing serious consequences. A conviction can result in jail time, steep fines and driver's license suspension. It will stay on your record, which makes any subsequent DUI/DWI arrests more serious. Refusing the breath test can also send you to jail and suspend your license for six months.
You need the experienced criminal defense attorneys at Marsh, Paine & Waddill, P.C., on your side. We can fight your DUI/DWI charge, so contact us before you plead guilty. We represent adults, juveniles and university students. Call us at 940-382-4200 to schedule a consultation. We can meet you at jail if necessary.
Why Should You Contest a DWI/DUI Charge?
Conviction for a first DWI offense includes up to one year in jail, a fine up to $2,000 and license suspension. In addition, your auto insurance company will be notified and may raise your rates or terminate your coverage. Your employment opportunities may be limited in the future. If you have a commercial driver's license (CDL), you could lose your job permanently.
The Texas Board of Legal Specialization has board certified all of our attorneys in criminal law. Two of our attorneys are former prosecutors who handled hundreds of drunk driving cases. We have also completed DUI/DWI certification training, which is the course law enforcement officers take in field sobriety test procedure. With this knowledge, we are able to identify tests that have been administered improperly and challenge the results.
We will determine the legality of your arrest and the admissibility of the evidence as we construct your DUI/DWI defense. Our attorneys can also represent you at the Administrative License Revocation (ALR) hearing. You have until the 15th day after your arrest to challenge your license suspension.
Do not wait to contact our Denton DWI/DUI defense attorneys. Please call our office at 940-382-4200 or contact us online today.
