DWI Lawyers in Leander, TX
Trial-Tested Defense for Charges of Driving While Intoxicated
Unlike some other states, in Texas, if a DWI charge turns into a conviction, it will stay on the record permanently. If you’ve been charged with driving while intoxicated, even if it’s your first-ever criminal charge, you need to find bold defenders to protect your rights and future, and you need to do so as soon as possible.
At Smith & Vinson Law Firm, our DWI attorneys can bring decades of combined experience to your defense. With our battle-tested, award-winning lawyers, you can feel confident knowing that you have seasoned advocates on your side who will fight relentlessly for your rights and interests.
If you’re facing DUI or DWI charges in Leander, you can find the legal help you need 24/7 with Smith & Vinson Law Firm. Call (512) 359-3743 now for a free consultation!
What Sets Our DWI Defense Attorneys Apart?
As our Leander defense team includes former prosecutors and a former judge, we know how to anticipate how the prosecution approaches evidence and presents cases. In reviewing each piece of evidence and carefully building your defense, we know how to prepare proactively for trial, as well as to effectively negotiate for reduced or dismissed charges.
Some of the other reasons our DWI law firm stands out include:
- Decades of proven experience
- Successful track record of defense victories
- Tailored strategies and individualized service
- Tireless defense and 24/7 availability
Understanding DWI & DUI Charges in Leander and Beyond
If a driver’s blood alcohol concentration registers at 0.08% or higher, this automatically triggers a DWI charge. However, even if a driver’s BAC is below that number, but an officer says that their driving was impaired, that driver could still be deemed legally intoxicated. The same goes for traceable amounts of drugs in a driver’s system; if an officer pulled them over for reckless or impaired driving, regardless of the levels of controlled substances in their system, it would be treated as a DWI charge in Leander.
Even a first-time charge of driving while intoxicated could lead to:
- A $2,000 fine
- 180 days in jail
- 2 years of driver’s license suspension
- Compulsory alcohol/drug education program
- Ignition interlock device installation
Aggravating factors that could escalate the charges and penalties you face would include prior DWI convictions, refusing to take a chemical test, or having a child passenger while driving intoxicated.
Underage DUIs in Texas
The term DUI is generally reserved for minors who are charged with drunk or drugged driving. If a driver under the age of 21 has any amount of alcohol or drugs in their system, because of Texas’s “zero-tolerance” policy, they could face the Class C misdemeanor charge of driving under the influence.
An underage DUI could result in penalties such as:
- A one-year driver’s license suspension
- A $500 fine
- Community service
- An alcohol/drug education program
- Ignition interlock device installation
While DWI cases involve the Texas Penal Code, it should be noted that DUI laws fall under the Texas Traffic Code. Our Leander DWI lawyers are well-versed in both codes, as well as how to defend our clients against DWI and DUI charges alike.
Possible DWI Defense Strategies
There is no silver bullet for defeating DWI charges; each defendant needs an individualized defense. This requires an attentive lawyer who will comb over the details of your case to uncover whether your rights have been violated or if there are inconsistencies in the prosecutor’s case.
Some possible DWI defenses might include:
- Necessity (not driving would’ve led to significant harm)
- Duress
- Involuntary intoxication
- Lack of probable cause for the police stop
- False confession
- Entrapment
- Procedure wasn’t followed during tests
- Inaccurate field sobriety or chemical tests
The ability to successfully defend your charges will hinge on your ability to find a proven defense attorney and on hiring them promptly so that they have time to build the strongest possible case on your behalf.
Armed with decades of experience in DWI cases, our Leander lawyers know the amount of time and dedication it takes to protect a client’s rights and safeguard their freedom. Over the years, we have demonstrated our commitment to relentlessly pursuing the best possible outcome for our clients.
Reach Out to Our Leander DWI Attorneys 24/7
Whatever the specifics of your DWI case may be, a couple things are certain: Your reputation, career, and freedom could all be on the line, and you urgently need a proven legal professional to help you. At Smith & Vinson Law Firm, we have helped our clients protect their rights time and time again, fight to get their licenses reinstated, and win not guilty verdicts, case dismissals, and other legal victories, such as reduced charges or penalties.
Whether you or a loved one is facing underage DUI charges, a first-time DWI charge, or a second or subsequent DWI, our legal advocates won’t back down. When you need a DWI defense lawyer in Leander who will do their utmost to succeed for you in court, you can count on Smith & Vinson Law Firm.
Call (512) 359-3743 or reach us online today to request your free DWI defense consultation.
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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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Not Guilty 2nd DWI
911 caller reported a major rollover, single car accident. EMS and fire arrived on scene. They had to break the window to get our client out of the car. He said he had swerved to miss a deer and had been up close to 18 hours before the crash. Police later arrived on scene, spoke to our client and he admitted to coming from a bar and drinking 2 martinis.
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Not Guilty 2nd DWI
Our client was pulled over for a traffic violation. Officer smelled alcohol, client admitted to consuming a few drinks. Officer also noted slurred speech and bloodshot eyes. Client performed the SFST’s (roadside tests). Officer said he failed all 3, eye test, walk and turn and one-leg stand. Officer placed client under arrest and asked him for a sample of breath and/or blood. Client refused. Officer did not get a blood warrant.
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Case Dismissed 2nd DWI
Our client was involved in a vehicle accident in La Grange where she was ejected from the vehicle and had to stay in the hospital. There was alcohol in the car, and she had prior DWIs. The ethanol levels in her blood came back at a .13 so she was charged with Driving While Intoxicated. This client was unaware that she was charged after she left the hospital which resulted in the charge of Bail Jumping. However she maintained that she had only an 8% functioning liver due and upon researching her medical hist
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Deferred Adjudication Aggravated Assault & Tampering with Evidence
Our client was involved in a verbal dispute that turned into an altercation where a firearm was discharged into the ground. The round ricocheted and grazed a party to the dispute. Our client was facing multiple felony convictions and a prison sentence.
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Deferred Adjudication Aggravated Assault Family Violence w/ Serious Bodily Injury
Our client was involved in a domestic altercation that resulted in one of the parties sustaining a very serious life -altering injury that required serious medical intervention. We took the case and approached our defense with heavy strong willed negotiations with the State.
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Rejected Pre-Indictment Aggravated Assault Strangulation/Impeding Airway Investigation
