If you or someone you love was recently arrested and charged with DWI (driving while intoxicated) in Keller, TX, you may want to consider hiring a defense attorney. Drunken driving is a serious offense in Texas. The state is very serious about keeping motorists who drive under the influence of drugs and alcohol off the road, so its zero-tolerance policy against intoxicated driving is always in effect.
Still, if you or a loved one are facing these charges, you have the right to defend yourself against the charges you face. A Keller DWI lawyer from the Law Offices of Randall B. Isenberg can help you with your case and protect your rights. You can start today with a free consultation. We encourage you to call us right away for legal representation.
What a Keller DWI Lawyer From Our Firm Can Do for You
With guidance and direction from our firm’s Keller criminal defense attorney, you could either limit or avoid a conviction. Our legal team can review your case and help by:
- Ensuring your arrest was valid
- Ensuring there was probable cause or reasonable suspicion for your traffic stop
- Negotiating a plea agreement for reduced or dismissed charges
- Representing you in court (if necessary)
- Locating and interviewing witnesses
- Consulting with expert witnesses who can offer a professional opinion on your case
Rather than attempt to fight DWI charges on your own, you can get help from a lawyer at our law firm who is familiar with DWI laws in Texas. Hiring an attorney can ease the stress of a criminal case and ensure you navigate the legal process properly.
Our Track Record of Success With Texas DWI Cases
We believe everyone charged with a crime has the right to a comprehensive defense. We fight hard to help clients charged with DWI maintain their reputations and limit the damage to their personal and professional lives. On behalf of our clients, we recently negotiated the following case results:
- DWI charges reduced to obstruction
- DWI charges reduced to Class B
- DWI resolved with deferred probation
- DWI charges dismissed
- DWI (second degree) case rejected
- DWLSH reduced to Class C
- DWI verdict of not guilty
- DWI with child dismissed
With more than 30 years of experience as a former prosecutor and state district judge, Keller DWI lawyer Randall B. Isenberg can build an effective defense for your DWI case. Isenberg can look at a DWI case from all angles and determine how to pursue the best outcome.
We also understand that not all DWI cases are the same, so you will receive personalized legal counsel that addresses the issues and circumstances in your case. Criminal charges involving a DWI can stem from any of the following scenarios:
- It’s your first DWI offense if an officer determines you drove under the influence.
- It’s your first DWI offense as a motorist under the legal drinking age of 21 (underage DWI).
- You submitted a breath or blood alcohol sample during the traffic stop or at the police station that exceeded the .08% legal limit.
- An open container of alcohol or drugs was in your vehicle during your arrest.
- You were in a traffic accident that led to your arrest.
We will look at all factors in your case to explain the drunk driving charges involved and what your options are.
A DWI Arrest in Keller Does Not Have to Derail Your Life
Our criminal defense lawyers understand the potential damage of a DWI arrest. In addition to the stress of awaiting trial, an arrest or conviction might:
- Prevent you from obtaining employment or keeping certain jobs
- Limit your housing and higher education options
- Losing your custodial rights or any professional licenses
- Limit your right to vote if convicted of a felony
- Restrict when and where you can travel
- Lead to a conviction and lengthy sentence
When our team defends you, we may have your arrest invalidated if errors were made before, during, or after your arrest. We can also negotiate a plea agreement for lowered charges or decreased sentencing.
We fight back with your present and future in mind. Our team might be able to help you preserve your driver’s license, protect your good name, and start looking forward to a bright future.
DWI Penalties for Adults and Minors
While DWI is typically reserved for adult drivers over 21, even minors can face DWI charges under certain circumstances. Because police officers can give elevated charges to minor drivers at their discretion, it might also be difficult to fight this charge on your own.
If you are a minor or the parent of a minor charged with DWI, our team may help you fight against this elevated charge and the criminal penalties a conviction might invoke. According to the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), a minor or adult charged with DWI may face the following penalties:
- First offense: Up to 6 months of incarceration
- Second offense: Up to 1 year of incarceration
- Third offense: Up to 10 years of imprisonment
- Intoxication assault: Up to 10 years of imprisonment
- Intoxication manslaughter: Up to 20 years of imprisonment
Each of these penalties has accompanying fines and may result in the loss of your driving privileges. If you want help minimizing the penalties of DWI, our team might be able to help you negotiate lowered charges and plea bargains. We might also help you avoid the added burden of enhanced penalties.
Avoid These DWI Penalty Enhancements
Certain circumstances of your arrest might dictate an elevation of the charges you face. When that happens, your future might be in even greater jeopardy. Our team may help you fight back against the harsher penalties of enhanced charges, including:
- Class B to Class A misdemeanor for a BAC (blood alcohol concentration) of 0.15 or higher
- Class B to Class A misdemeanor with incarceration if an open container is found in your vehicle
- Misdemeanor to a felony for an accident that resulted in injuries
If convicted of a DWI-involved accident, you will never be able to have your criminal record sealed. Because credit, employment, housing applications, and many other endeavors might require a background check, avoiding this permanent blemish on your criminal record is important.
By hiring our Keller DWI lawyer to help you avoid conviction, you may also circumvent this permanent mark on your criminal record, which may show up on future background checks.
Any DWI Charges You Face in Keller, TX, Have a Time Limit
When you are arrested and charged with DWI, the toll it takes on your life can seem like it lasts forever. However, the state has a limited time to act. When our legal team represents you, we work hard to ensure the statute of limitations is adhered to in your case.
Texas Code of Criminal Procedure §12 generally requires an indictment within two years for a misdemeanor. Felony charges have a separate three-year time limit that must also be met. If the state fails to meet its obligation to act within the allotted time, we might be able to use its failure to comply with the timeline in your favor.
You are entitled to timeliness. If you do not receive it, we may have additional leverage in your defense.
Get a Free Case Evaluation With Our Keller, TX, Attorneys Now
If you or a loved one was arrested on DWI charges in Keller, Texas, you do not have to accept the possible penalties without fighting for your future. You also do not have to talk to the police without a member of our team by your side.
We will protect your rights and interests from the start and give you legal advice that puts you first. Contact our team at the Law Offices of Randall B. Isenberg today. We are ready to start building your defense today.
