Accused of your First DWI in Texas?
Jack B. Carroll & Associates Can Help!
If Houston area police officers arrested a person for suspicion of drunk driving, and it’s the person’s first arrest for DWI, Houston criminal defense attorney Jack B. Carroll may be able to help them either beat the charge in court or get the case dismissed during the pre-trial phase of the case. With 1st time DWI offenses, jail can be avoided, even when the evidence is stacked against the defendant.
Jack B. Carroll has practiced criminal law in Texas since 1991 and has a wealth of experience fighting for the rights and freedoms of Houstonians accused of drunk driving.
When Jack B. Carroll is chairing your case(s) as your Houston DWI attorney, you can expect Mr. Carroll to bring the full complement of his criminal law expertise to your defense, challenging Harris County’s prosecutors at every turn. If you have any questions about your particular situation or would like to consult with an experienced criminal defense lawyer about the potential for getting your first DWI in texas dismissed, call Jack B. Carroll & Associates today at 713-228-4607.
Penalties for 1st DWI Convictions
If a person is convicted of DWI in a court of law, and it’s their first conviction for Driving While Intoxicated, they’ll face punishment under Class B Misdemeanor guidelines which we’ve outlined below.
- Fine: up to 2,000.
- County Jail Time: 3 Days to 6 Months
- Texas Drivers License Suspension: 90 days to 1 year
Even though the penalties following first-time DWI convictions can seem unforgiving, there’s more. One should keep in mind that first-time DWI offenders are now required to have Drunk Driving-Prevention devices installed on their vehicles, at their own expense.
Can I Avoid Jail for DWI in Houston?
People charged with DWI can often avoid county jail time in exchange for agreeing to some form of the probationary term. In fact, 1st DWI offense in texas automatically qualifies for probation rather than jail time, but the stakes are higher if the defendant re-offends by committing DWI a second time.
Although the court has taken a position of automatically offering probation rather than a jail sentence for 1st time DWI offenders, any violation of the community supervision terms can result in the defendant’s relegation to a county jail cell.
Need Options to Address a Houston DWI Charge?
Attorney Jack B. Carroll Will Defend You
The hassles of contending with jail time, fines, court dates, and a criminal record can be avoided. In most DWI cases we’ve been able to get the case thrown out due to lack of evidence. In other instances, we’ve beat cases for our clients after proving their Constitutional Rights were violated.
In other instances, we can make a probationary arrangement with the court in such a way as to keep the record of the crime off your background, granted that you’ve upheld your end of the bargain with the court.
With nearly 30 years fighting for people accused of criminal offenses, Jack B. Carroll will have several options available to defend you in court. Whether you want to challenge the prosecution or admit guilt, Jack B. Carroll & Associates will guide you to the best decision for your particular situation.
Before making any decision, be sure to contact attorney Jack B. Carroll or another similarly experienced DWI lawyer in Houston to avoid a mistake.
If you need help, call Jack. Our phone number is 713-228-4607.