Texas DUI Attorneys
Getting arrested for driving while intoxicated (DWI), also known as driving under the influence (DUI), is a serious criminal matter that requires immediate action from an experienced criminal defense lawyer. Be aware that simply being charged with drunk driving in Plano or elsewhere in Texas does not make you guilty. You have the right to defend yourself, but you must act quickly. You have only 15 days to request a hearing to fight driver's license suspension.
A Serious Crime With Serious Consequences
At Scott H. Palmer, P.C., we have spent more than a decade helping law-abiding citizens like you defend against the serious consequences of a DWI conviction:
- Driver's license suspension or revocation
- High-risk (and high-cost) insurance
- Jail time or community service
- Alcohol treatment classes
- Probation
- Automobile forfeiture
- Fines and fees
- Potential job loss
Drunk driving charges are not simple traffic violations. If you are convicted of DWI, it will be treated as a criminal offense and you will have a permanent criminal record. Contact Plano DWI attorney Scott Palmer to address both the criminal charges and the Administrative License Revocation (ALR) hearing that will determine the status of your driver's license.
Your Constitutional Rights Do Not Disappear in DWI Cases
Police and prosecutors must observe your constitutional rights in DWI cases, as they would in any other criminal case. They have specific procedures that they need to follow. If they violate your rights or abandon their procedures, we will find out about it. We will aggressively investigate your drunk driving case. Our investigation may include:
- Subpoena of the arresting officer, as well as any video surveillance to review
- Determination of reasonable suspicion during the initial traffic stop
- Determination of probable cause to make the DWI arrest
- Determination of alcohol test validity, including Breathalyzer validity
If we find that errors were made and your rights were violated, we will use these details to have your case dismissed or to strengthen our defense strategy.
Contact a Plano DWI Lawyer for a Free Consultation
A DWI arrest is not a conviction, and it is our job to prevent it from resulting in one. If you have been arrested for drunk driving, please be respectful to law enforcement but contact our Plano law firm immediately for a free consultation and case evaluation before you make statements that could incriminate yourself.
