Drunk driving or drinking and driving is a serious crime that can have long term implications on your life and the lives of others. Whether you’re picked up for driving alone or involved in an accident, a DUI on your record can have serious negative consequences. Penalties for a guilty plea or verdict can include very high fines, the suspension of or you losing your drivers license, and imprisonment or spending jail time in the Lew Sterrett County Correctional Facilities Jail near downtown Dallas. It is also very likely that you will have a high increase in your automobile insurance premiums, too. If anyone was hurt in an accident caused by an impaired driver, the penalties increase dramatically. There will be legal fees, but a properly executed case can mitigate some of the other short and long-term expenses.
How do police officers determine whether your are driving under the influence of alchohol on Texas roads?
Driving under the influence ( DUI ) or driving while impaired ( DWI ) doesn’t always mean having a blood alcohol limit over the prescribed .08% legal limit. The police can stop you for erratic driving and charge the impairment whether you’ve been drinking or not. When you are pulled over, the first question that should enter your mind is to blow or not. If you have been drinking, don’t. Even small amounts of alcohol will metabolize and register differently with individuals. Breathalyzers are allowed a margin of error. In Texas, failure to take the field test will result in an automatic administrative license suspension for 90 days. The DMV will also suspend your license within ten days of any DUI arrest without an ALR (administrative license revocation) hearing. Be sure that you have contacted your attorney immediately and are prepared to protect your rights and your ability to drive to work. Even in situations where a driver has failed a breath or blood test or field sobriety tests, there are defense strategies that an experienced attorney can use to weaken the prosecution’s evidence. For Instance, a breath test may be administered improperly by law enforcement personnel, the arresting police officer may have failed to give proper instructions during field sobriety test process. If your attorney is knowledgeable and experienced with discovering these sort of errors and bringing them before the court, it is possible to have this evidence information suppressed in court. An experienced Dallas drunk driving lawyer like Heath Hyde can protect your rights. Heath Hyde’s team will make sure that all aspects of the arrest were handled legally and appropriately. All paperwork will be examined, as well as the prior work of the arresting officer. The state has to prove beyond reasonable doubt that you were driving the vehicle and that you were under the influence of drugs/alcohol at the time of the arrest. You want the attorney that has superior knowledge of Texas DUI laws as well as experience working for the state prosecuting them. You need the right legal defense in the courtroom to have your case dismissed or the charges reduced.
Why you need to call Heath Hyde for Dallas DWI Defense:
Heath Hyde takes on DWI cases throughhout the State of Texas. He has two local North Texas offices, one in Dallas near the Dallas County Courts and his principal office in Sulphur Springs Tx. Heath is a native resident of East Texas. An aggressive and knowledgeable Dallas DWI / DUI defense attorney, like Heath Hyde, at your side can significantly impact the outcome of your Dallas DWI case.
Heath Hyde’s legal experience doesn’t cost more. It is not wise to wait to call a Dallas DWI attorney.
Give Heath a call during business hours and feel free to send him a message via the form on this website to his Blackberry device if you are ready to discuss your DWI charges and arrest. The small details in your case are often forgotten with time, the sooner you call Heath Hyde for your Dallas area DWI case details, the better I can assist you. You need an experienced Dallas DWI Defense Attorney who has trial experience and the attention to detail necessary to win a Dallas DWI court case. Heath Hyde has is recognized as one of Dallas-Fort Worth’s most experienced Criminal Defense Attorneys. When you a
If you’ve been charged with a DWI / DUI in Dallas, Collin, Hopkins, Hunt, Tarrant, or Rockwall County Court call Heath Hyde at 214 237 0848 for a free initial consultation.