Collin County DUI Lawyer
Simply being charged with driving while intoxicated (DWI), also known as driving under the influence (DUI), in Allen or elsewhere in Texas does not make you guilty. You have the right to defend yourself, but you must do so quickly. This is a serious criminal matter that requires fast action from an experienced criminal defense attorney, because you have only 15 days to request a hearing to fight suspension of your driver's license.
What Are the Consequences of a Drunk Driving Conviction?
At Scott H. Palmer, P.C., we have spent more than a decade helping law-abiding citizens like you fight DWI charges and defend against the consequences of a conviction:
- Suspension or revocation of driver's license
- Expensive, high-risk insurance
- Jail time or community service
- Alcohol treatment classes
- Probation
- Forfeiture of your motor vehicle
- Fines and fees
- Potential loss of your job
If you believe you can treat a drinking and driving charge like a simple traffic violation, you are mistaken. The state of Texas considers these criminal offenses and treats them accordingly, meaning you will have a permanent criminal record if you are convicted. Contact Allen drunk driving attorney Scott Palmer to discuss the criminal charges, as well as the Administrative License Revocation (ALR) hearing that determines the status of your driver's license.
DWI Cases and Your Constitutional Rights
As in any other criminal case, police and prosecutors must observe your constitutional rights when you are charged with DWI. Proper procedures must be followed. Any violation of these procedures taints their case against you. We will find out about constitutional rights violations when we conduct a thorough investigation of your DWI case, which includes:
- Subpoena of the officer who arrested you, as well as any video surveillance to review
- Determination of reasonable suspicion when you were stopped by police
- Determination of probable cause to make the DWI arrest
- Determination of breath test and other test validity
If we find violations of your rights, it could lead to case dismissal or, at the very least, additional strength for our defense strategy.
Contact an Allen, Texas, DWI Attorney for a Free Consultation
We prevent DWI arrests from becoming convictions. If you have been arrested for drunk driving, please be respectful to law enforcement but contact our Allen law firm immediately for a free consultation and case evaluation before you make potentially incriminating statements.
