Over the past few decades, Texas has significantly increased the penalties for driving while intoxicated (DWI). At the same time, the legal threshold for intoxication—the amount of alcohol that must be measured in your system—has gotten much lower.
For most people, if you drive after consuming even a small amount of alcohol, you risk a charge of driving while intoxicated.
Note: If a minor is found driving with any alcohol in their system, even below the legal threshold, they can also be arrested. This is referred to as “driving under the influence” (DUI).
Many people tend to be too casual about a first-time DWI or DUI charge. You simply cannot underestimate the seriousness. A first-time DWI or DUI conviction—even for someone with a clean record—can lead to penalties such as a suspended driver’s license, expensive fines and surcharges, and possible jail time. But more importantly, it goes on your record. This means a second DWI conviction can trigger significantly enhanced penalties, including much higher fines and possible prison time.
There are ways to defend against DWI and DUI, but doing it on your own is risky. Don’t take a chance on losing your driver’s license. Even if it’s your first time to be charged with anything, you need an experienced attorney who can aggressively defend you in and out of court. Brian Roberts has a proven record of helping clients deal with DWI and DUI charges. Call Roberts Criminal Law at (713) 237-8888 to have Brian represent you.