San Antonio DUI/DWI Defense Attorney
If you are stopped by law enforcement on suspicion of driving while intoxicated (DWI), the officer will likely try to perform chemical testing to determine if your blood alcohol level (BAL) or blood alcohol content (BAC) is over the legal limit. In Texas, your application for a license to operate a motor vehicle provides implied consent to chemical testing if you are suspected of drunk driving.
If you have been arrested for drunk driving, you have the right to remain silent and the right to an attorney. Following a DUI/DWI arrest you are encouraged to contact the Law Offices of Gary Churak, P.C., as soon as possible to speak with our experienced San Antonio DWI defense lawyer. We can assert your constitutional rights and protect your future. Contact our San Antonio criminal defense law office to schedule a free initial consultation with attorney Gary Churak.
Drivers' License Suspension and Revocation in Texas
Because DUI or DWI charges will place your drivers' license, including a commercial drivers' license (CDL), in jeopardy and likely result in serious fines and penalties, you are encouraged to seek legal representation to understand your rights. At the Law Offices of Gary Churak, P.C., our skilled DUI/DWI defense attorney will:
- Fight to keep your Texas driver's license.
- Represent you at DMV administrative hearings regarding license suspension and revocation (if you don't request a hearing within 15 days, your drivers' license will be automatically suspended).
- Work diligently to obtain a work release or negotiate an agreement to permit you to drive to work, to take your kids to school and to meet other personal or family obligations.
- Represent you in related criminal law hearings if your drunk driving resulted in any type of vehicular homicide charge.
Protection from Harsh DWI Penalties
Even individuals facing charges for their first offense DWI face serious penalties, if convicted. If you are convicted, you could face license suspension of 90 days to a year (up to two years for second offense or subsequent offense), a fine of up to $2,000 (up to $4,000 for second offense) and incarceration of three to 180 days in jail (one month to one year for second offense). Our criminal defense law office strives to avoid such harsh penalties through effective DWI defense representation. We challenge the chemical evidence against you (such as the breathalyzer or BAC results), challenge the effectiveness of the field sobriety test, challenge the probable cause for the traffic stop and challenge other evidence. In addition, we skillfully negotiate with the prosecutor to minimize the consequences for first time DUI / DWI offenders.
Contact Our Aggressive San Antonio DWI Defense Attorney
When a DUI or DWI puts the future of your career, your family or your entire life on the line, you are encouraged to seek the help of a skilled Austin DWI defense lawyer who has more than 25 years of experience representing the interests of people charged with drunk driving. Whether you are facing charges for your first offense or a felony DWI, contact our office for a free initial consultation with criminal defense attorney Gary Churak.
