Georgetown DWI Lawyers
Fighting for Your Best Possible Outcome Throughout Williamson County
If you were arrested for drunk or drugged driving in or around Georgetown, take action as soon as possible. Your driver’s license is on the line for an automatic suspension if you fail to act within 15 days. Along with this, you will be facing criminal penalties that can have a major impact on your life and leave you with a criminal record that can never be sealed. A permanent criminal record can put you at a disadvantage when trying to find a new job or a place to live. You may even have trouble when applying for education aid or a professional license in careers like real estate, pharmacy, nursing, and others. You need to fight back with a tough defense. The most effective way to accomplish that is with the help of a DWI defense lawyer who has experience in the local courts.
At Smith & Vinson Law Firm, we focus a primary part of our practice on Texas DWI defense. That means we handle these charges on a routine basis in the local courts. We know how the other side operates, what to expect, and how to investigate all aspects of your arrest to spot mistakes and weaknesses in the state’s evidence. We will conduct our own thorough examination of every part of your case, from why you were pulled over to how chemical tests were conducted, the state of the machinery used, and more. Through bold, straightforward action and a tenacious approach, we will do everything possible to help you achieve the best possible case result.
Ready to get started? Talk to a Georgetown, TX DWI attorney in a free initial consultation. Contact us at (512) 359-3743. Available 24/7.
DWI Charges in Texas
A DWI (driving while intoxicated) charge in Texas is levied when:
- Operating a vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08 percent or higher as an adult;
- Operating a vehicle with any detectable amount of alcohol in your system if you are under 21 years of age;
- Operating a commercial vehicle with a BAC of .04 percent or higher as a CDL holder;
- Operating a vehicle while lacking the normal use of your mental or physical faculties; or
- Operating a vehicle while impaired from the use of drugs, whether street drugs, medical prescriptions, or over-the-counter medications such as sleep aids or allergy and cold medicines
To pull you over, a law enforcement officer must have probable cause. This means something in your driving behavior must have suggested that you were under the influence, such as weaving in and out of your lane or failing to stop at a traffic sign or signal.
Texas Driver’s License Suspension for DWI
DWI arrests will lead to an automatic suspension of your driver’s license by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) unless you request a hearing within 15 days to challenge it. This type of hearing is called “administrative” and is a separate action from the criminal case, which will take place in a local criminal court. If you fail to request the hearing, your driver’s license will automatically be suspended.
At Smith & Vinson Law Firm, we highly recommend that you retain our services to not only defend you in criminal court but to represent you before the DPS to save your license. While a suspension may occur, we will fight hard to help you avoid this possibility.
DWI Penalties in Texas
A first DWI is charged as a Class B misdemeanor carrying up to 180 days in jail and/or fines of up to $2,000. You may also be faced with court costs, probation conditions, and increased auto insurance premiums. Second and third offenses are punished more severely.
Bring Your Case to a Committed DWI Attorney in Georgetown, TX
Smith & Vinson Law Firm knows how to challenge the validity of DWI arrests, including the initial stop, reliability of chemical tests, administration and grading of field sobriety tests, and possible violations of your constitutional rights. Our Georgetown, TX DWI attorneys have the extensive training and experience you need to fight back against this serious charge. We represent clients in Round Rock, Cedar Park, and throughout Williamson County.
Contact us at (512) 359-3743 today to speak with a Georgetown DWI lawyer.
Our Client Reviews
Earning Our Reputation by Protecting Yours
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Smith and Vinson are absolutely incredible! They go above and beyond to help their clients and have a track record of success in getting cases dismissed. Their aggressive approach and unwavering dedication make them stand out from the rest.- Linda W.
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What sets this firm apart is their unwavering dedication to their clients. They listen attentively, provide clear guidance, and approach every case with the utmost diligence. Their attention to detail is truly impressive, and they leave no stone unturned.- Former Client
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When in battle you need people by your side who are fierce enough to face the opposition with you. Brad and Jarod far exceeded my expectations with their passion for winning and attention to detail.- Nikki C.
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After the Jury was selected, the first witness was called to the stand, and Brad and Jarrod imploded the State's case. Moments later, the case was dismissed. I couldn't be any more thankful for Smith & Vinson.- Former Client
A Proven Track Record
Check Out Our Recent Case Results
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Motion to Suppress Granted During Trial DWI .11 Blood Warrant
This was the 2nd jury trial for this case. First one was a 4-2 hung jury for not guilty. This trial ended in a dismissal by the State mid-trial after we fought and won a motion to suppress. Client and his wife pulled off on the side of the road sleeping in truck with engine running. Client in driver seat with seat laid way back. Officers say they smelled odor of alcohol coming from vehicle but didn’t specify who in the car it was coming from.
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Pre-Trial Diversion DWI Voluntary Blood Draw
Our Client was pulled over and investigated for DWI. He was asked to perform Standard Field Sobriety Tests and subjected to an eye movement test. He also voluntarily provided a blood sample to be tested. The results were twice the legal limit.
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Pre-Trial Diversion DWI Voluntary Blood Draw
Our Client was pulled over and investigated for DWI. He was asked to perform Standard Field Sobriety Tests and subjected to an eye movement test. He also voluntarily provided a blood sample to be tested. The results were twice the legal limit. Our client has a prior felony conviction. The State waited a full 2 years after the incident and right before the deadline of the statute of limitations were to expire to file the charges against our Client.
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Case Dismissed DWI
Our client was pulled over for failure to signal intent to turn. The arresting officer claimed the vehicle accelerated at a high rate of speed (67 MPH in a 30 MPH zone) resulting in a chase. When our client stopped, the officer noted the smell of alcohol on our client’s breath.
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Allowed to Remain on Parole Parole Revocation Hearing
Our client had been released on parole and was a model parolee, when one day he fell asleep and his nephew tampered with his ankle monitor. The client’s parole officer was furious and applied for a warrant for his arrest on a parole violation. The parole officer made a big show of his belief that our client was a danger to society and was attempting to cut his ankle monitor and run.