Houston DWI Attorney

DWI, or driving while intoxicated, is a very serious crime to be charged with in the Houston area. Houston area authorities are especially strict on possible intoxicated drivers, because they want to minimize the amount of danger that an intoxicated driver can potentially cause. As a result of the authorities' aggressive pursuit of convicting drunk drivers, the penalties for DWI cases can be very harsh.

If you are unfortunate enough to have been arrested because of DWI, it is crucial that you contact an experienced Houston criminal defense attorney, such as Don McClure, who specializes in DWI cases as soon as possible.

In the state of Texas, you can be charged with DWI if your blood alcohol concentration, or BAC, is proven to be at a level of .08% or greater while driving. Being charged with DWI always results in being arrested. However, if a police officer suspects that you are impaired at all while driving, you can still be pulled over and charged even if your BAC is lower than .08%. Penalties for DWI charges are known to be severe.

If you are a first time DWI offender, the possible penalties you may face are listed below:

Probation
72 Hours to 180 Days in Jail
Up to $2,000 in Fines
Minimum 24 Hours Community Service
Class B Misdemeanor on Your Record
DWI Education Classes
Suspended Driver’s License for 90 Days to 1 Year
Yearly Fines That Must Be Paid In Order To Keep Your License

Penalties for repeat offenders are typically more strict and/or uncompromising. Repeat offenders can face fines in excess of $10,000 and up to a decade of jail time. If you are charged with multiple DWI convictions and they came within 5 years of each other, you will be required to have an ignition interlock device installed in your vehicle.

At The Law Office of Don McClure, we understand that people make mistakes on occasion, and we strongly believe in supplying reliable criminal defense to all of our clients throughout the Houston area. Our legal team will fight to protect your rights and to acquire the best possible outcome for your DWI case.

If you are facing DWI charges in the Houston metropolitan area, do not hesitate to contact The Law Office of Don McClure at 713-571-7777 to discuss your particular case.