Types of DWI in Texas

Roughly 90,000 men, women, and underage drivers are arrested each year for DWI (Driving While Intoxicated) in Texas. This criminal offense is also commonly referred to as DUI (Driving under the Influence) and includes drug related or impaired driving, in addition to alcohol. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), there were roughly 1,400 alcohol and drug related fatal vehicle accidents in Texas during 2009. This ranks Texas as the state with the highest amount of drunk driving and impaired driving related accidents in the entire nation.

Dallas DWI Defense | Fort Worth, Arlington, Mesquite, and North Texas

The damage that alcohol related collision can do to property and lives is immense. Because of the potential for temporary and permanent damage, Dallas law enforcement and the Texas penal code take a stern view towards drunk driving. In the penal code, there are multiple types of DWI offenses and enhancements that a person arrested for DUI in Dallas may face, including:

• First DWI
• Second DWI
• Third or Subsequent DWI
• Felony DWI
• Juvenile / Underage DWI
• DWI with Child Passenger
• Intoxication Assault
• Intoxication Manslaughter
• Related DWI Offenses
  • Public Intoxication
  • Minor in Possession of Alcohol
• Boating While Intoxicated
• Drug Related DWI
• DWI with BAC over .15
• DWI with Property Damage
• Commercial Vehicle DWI

It's critical to remember that an arrest does not mean that you will be convicted. There are variety of DWI defenses that can be used to your benefit, including constitutional rights violations, lack of probable cause to pull over, and improper investigation procedures. Given the consequences that come with a DWI conviction, regardless of the specific offense committed, it's important to review your options with an experienced Dallas DWI defense attorney.

The attorneys at The Law Offices of Richard C. McConathy confidently represent clients in misdemeanor and felony DWI cases and have a 91% success rate since 2002 on cases announced ready for trial. If you are facing a DWI in Dallas, Carrolton, Richardson, Garland, Grand Prairie or the surrounding communities, contact our law offices for a free consultation.

With several convenient locations in Dallas County, Denton County, Collin County, and Tarrant County, you can easily access the experienced counsel of a Dallas DWI lawyer. Call (972) 445-4300 or send an online message to begin combating your charges and protecting your reputation today.