Carrollton, Texas DWI Lawyer. Dismissal is ALWAYS our goal!

Jonathan M. Apgar, Carrollton DWI Lawyer

There are many ways an experienced criminal defense attorney can win your Carrollton, Texas DWI case and keep a conviction off your criminal record. We've got you covered, and will be by your side the entire way.

First, if our review of the evidence shows that the Carrollton police officer had no legal reason to pull your vehicle over, then all the evidence in your case might be thrown out of Court, and the DWI case would be dismissed.

Second, if the evidence is weak, then we will aggressively push for a dismissal or reduction of the charge to keep the DWI off your record. 

Third, we can seek a resolution of your Carrollton DWI charge that does not result in a conviction, which may allow you to seal the arrest and court records from the public and from employment background checks.

Finally, if no acceptable resolution can be reached, we can take your Carrollton DWI case to trial. The State must prove your guilt beyond a reasonable doubt, which is the highest burden of proof under the law.

We have achieved all these successful results, time and time again, all for an affordable legal fee. That's why we have a perfect 5-star rating on Avvo from our clients. So contact us today using the form below, or call us day or night at (214) 521-2200. We will receive and respond to your message 7 days a week, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Let's schedule a free consultation to talk about your options.

Under Texas law, a person commits a DWI offense if "the person is intoxicated while operating a motor vehicle in a public place.” 

Texas law defines intoxication as “not having the normal use of mental or physical faculties by reason of the introduction of alcohol, a controlled substance, a drug, a dangerous drug, a combination of two or more of those substances, or any other substance into the body; or having an alcohol concentration of 0.08 or more.”

In other words, there are three different ways to prove intoxication, and you can still be found guilty of an Carrollton, Texas DWI even if there is no breath or blood test to show your alcohol concentration at the time of driving. In fact, contrary to popular belief, you can even be found guilty of a DWI if your breath or blood test is UNDER the legal limit! 

There are many types of evidence used against you in a Carrollton, Texas DWI case, which may include the following:

• Testimony of Carrollton police officers regarding your driving behavior prior to being pulled over, and whether you had an odor of alcohol on your breath, bloodshot or droopy eyes, slurred speech, and/or unsteady balance;

• Any statements or admissions you made to Carrollton officers prior to or after your arrest regarding how much you drank, how intoxicated you felt, etc.;

• Results of field sobriety tests performed at the scene and/or at the jail after you were arrested, and results of a breath or blood test administered after you were arrested

We will review and analyze all these things to find any inconsistencies or other problems that may lessen the credibility of the evidence against you. Remember, field sobriety tests are sometimes administered incorrectly, and poor performance on those tests can be explained by things other than intoxication.

Breath or blood test results are not 100% accurate, and sometimes they are administered hours after you were operating your vehicle. Therefore, if a breath or blood test result is over the legal limit, it does not always mean your alcohol concentration was above the legal limit when you were driving your vehicle hours before the breath or blood sample was taken.

You have only 15 calendar days from the date of your arrest to submit a written request for an administrative hearing regarding the suspension of your driver's license. 

If we don’t request the driver's license hearing by that deadline, you will face an automatic suspension of your driver’s license, with NO opportunity for a hearing to contest your suspension. Therefore, it is crucial you contact us immediately to avoid missing that deadline!

Contact us today so we can do everything possible to protect your driver's license from a lengthy suspension.

As previously noted, there are strict deadlines that must be met shortly after an Carrollton, Texas DWI arrest to prevent an automatic suspension of your driver's license, and we must act quickly to preserve your rights. Our schedule fills up fast, so contact us today to request your free consultation. During your consultation, we will discuss the facts of your case, and then explain to you the strategy we use to defend DWI charges.

Don't let this charge ruin everything you've worked hard to achieve. Request a free consultation today using the contact form above, or call us at (214) 521-2200. We will respond 7 days a week. Let us help solve this problem for you!