Texas DUI Lawyers
A driving while intoxicated (DWI) arrest, also known as a driving under the influence (DUI) arrest, is a serious criminal matter. It requires swift action from an experienced criminal defense attorney. Are you aware that simply being charged with drinking and driving in McKinney or anywhere else in Texas is not the same as being proven guilty? You have the right to defend yourself, but you must do so quickly. A hearing to fight driver's license suspension must be requested within 15 days of your arrest.
Serious Consequences for a Serious Crime
At Scott H. Palmer, P.C., we have more than a decade of experience helping law-abiding citizens like you defend against a DWI conviction and its serious consequences:
- Driver's license revocation and suspension
- High-risk (and high-cost) insurance
- Community service or jail time
- Alcohol treatment classes
- Probation
- Auto forfeiture
- Fines and fees
- Potential loss of your job
Treating drunk driving charges like simple traffic violations is a mistake. These are criminal offenses that can lead to a permanent record if they result in a conviction. Contact McKinney DWI attorney Scott Palmer to address both the criminal charges and the Administrative License Revocation (ALR) hearing that will determine your driver's license status.
Your Constitutional Rights in Drunk Driving Cases
DWI cases are no different from any other criminal case when it comes to your constitutional rights. Police and prosecutors must not violate them. If they do, we will find out about it during the course of our investigation, which may include:
- Subpoena of the officer who arrested you, as well as any video surveillance to review
- Determination of reasonable suspicion during the initial traffic stop
- Determination of probable cause to make the drunk driving arrest
- Determination of alcohol test validity, including breath test validity
Errors and violations of your rights will strengthen our defense strategy or, in some cases, lead to an outright dismissal of the charges against you.
Contact a McKinney DWI Lawyer for a Free Consultation
Do not allow a drunk driving arrest to turn into a conviction. If you have been arrested for DWI, please be respectful to police but contact our McKinney law firm immediately for a free consultation and case evaluation before you make statements that could incriminate yourself.
