Drunk Driving / DWI Defense
Dallas Texas DWI Defense Lawyer
Phone: 214.987.4100/ 24 Hours A Day - 7 Days A Week
A Texas drunk driving (DWI / DUI) arrest is a serious criminal matter that requires immediate action from an experienced trial attorney. Being charged with DWI does not make you guilty - you have the right to request legal counsel and the right to request a hearing within 15 days of the charge in order to avoid a license suspension. Dallas Texas DWI defense lawyer Scott Palmer has spent nearly ten years helping law-abiding citizens address the serious consequences of a Texas DWI arrest:
- Driver's License Suspension / Revocation
- Permanent Criminal Record
- High-Risk Insurance
- Jail Time / Community Service
- Alcohol Treatment
- Probation
- Vehicle Forfeiture
- Substantial Fines
- Possible Job Loss
A drunk driving conviction in Texas is not the same as a traffic violation; it is a criminal conviction that will remain on your permanent record. Contact Dallas Texas DWI attorney Scott Palmer he can help address both the criminal charges and the Administrative License Revocation (ALR) hearing which will determine the status of your driver's license.
Like any criminal charge, the police and prosecution are required to observe your constitutional rights and follow specific procedures in order to prove their case beyond a reasonable doubt. As your advocate, trial lawyer Scott Palmer will aggressively investigate the circumstances of your arrest, including:
- Subpoena of the arresting officer and any video surveillance to ensure proper procedure
- Determination of reasonable suspicion for the initial traffic stop
- Determination of probable cause for the arrest
- Determination of the validity of any alcohol tests administered in the field
In addition to the DWI charges, Texas attorney Scott Palmer can also address any additional criminal charges and traffic violations, including:
Habitual Offenders / Vehicular Manslaughter / Boating While Intoxicated
Reckless Driving / Reckless Assault
A Texas DWI arrest is not a conviction; it is our job to ensure that the police have done their job properly while maintaining your legal rights at all times. If you have been arrested on a Texas drunk driving (DWI) charge, please be respectful to law enforcement but CONTACT a DWI defense attorney immediatly for a FREE consultation and case evaluation before you make statements that could incriminate yourself.
VISIT our Practice Area Overview page for more information on other areas of Criminal Defense Personal Injury practice, including car accidents and drug charges.
The Dallas, Texas personal injury law firm of wrongful death lawsuit attorney Scott Palmer provides legal advice and representation to injured families seeking compensation after a negligent accident anywhere in Texas, including Dallas / Fort Worth, Plano, Richardson, McKinney, Frisco, Arlington Grand Prairie, Mesquite, Carrollton and all of Tarrant, Denton and Collin County.
