Collin County DWI Attorney
DWI Overview
DWI (driving while intoxicated) is covered under Texas Penal Code Title 10 Chapter 49. According to Texas DWI law, “intoxicated” means having an alcohol concentration of .08 or greater, or not having the normal use of your mental or physical faculties due to the introduction of alcohol or a drug or a combination. A driver may face DWI charges following an arrest if the police officer has probable cause to believe that your physical and/or mental abilities are impaired, or if you failed a breath test or blood test by showing a result that was .08% or greater.
Texas DWI Penalties
The penalties for DWI may vary depending not only upon the jurisdiction and the specific offense itself, but also upon the driver’s criminal record, whether a minor was in the vehicle, if the driver was speeding, whether injury or an accident occurred, and whether the driver’s blood alcohol concentration was over .15%. In these situations, the driver may face enhanced penalties. Following, however, are some basic penalties which may be associated with a DWI conviction in Dallas County or Collin County:
- Minimum 72 hours imprisonment
- Fines and court fees
- Driver’s license suspension
- Driver’s license surcharge fees
- Probation
- Community service
Additionally, you may face increased insurance rates and will have the social stigma associated with having a DWI conviction on your criminal record. This is something you will have to disclose in employment interviews and can negatively affect your chances of getting a job.
DWI Defense Lawyer in Dallas County and Collin County, Texas
If you are looking for a lawyer who will give you the aggressive representation you need in the face of serious criminal charges, Collin County DWI lawyer Deandra M. Grant may be just who you are looking for. Added to her knowledge and experience in this field, attorney Grant has the dedication and persistence it takes to carry a client through the entire criminal process and during license suspension proceedings as well.
At the Law Offices of Deandra M. Grant, P.C. we represent clients throughout all of Dallas County and Collin County, Texas. We offer a free consultation to discuss your particular charges.
Contact Collin County DWI attorney Deandra Grant today!