DUI & DWI Defense Serving Greater Houston
Understanding Drunk Driving Offenses
Driving while intoxicated is a crime in Texas. It is important to remember, however, that driving with alcohol in your system is not an automatic crime. As long as you’re not impaired, it is not illegal to drive home after a casual drink with friends or a glass of wine at a restaurant.
Many people are wrongfully accused and unjustly prosecuted simply for having a little alcohol on their breath. If you have been arrested unfairly, you need a lawyer who can tell your side of the story and protect your rights under the law.
DWI Defense
As a former Prosecutor Clay Caldwell is well-versed in proper police procedure. If your constitutional rights were violated, the court will often reduce the charges against you or even dismiss your case entirely.
DWI offenders are prosecuted based on three basic criteria:
- First offenders can be fined up to $2,000, sentenced to up to 180 days in jail, and lose their license for up to one year.
- Two-time offenders can be fined up to $4,000, spend up to one year in jail, and lose their license for up to two years.
- Offenders with three convictions face a $10,000 fine, up to 10 years in prison, and the loss of their license for up to two years. Additionally, whether you’re on your first conviction or your fourth, you must pay an annual license reinstatement fee.