A DWI Arrest Requires More Than a Quick Plea Decision
Texas generally uses the term Driving While Intoxicated, or DWI, for adult impaired-driving allegations. DUI is commonly associated with alcohol-related driving allegations involving minors, although people often use DUI and DWI interchangeably when searching for counsel.
A DWI charge is an accusation, not a conviction. The State must prove the required elements beyond a reasonable doubt, and the defense may challenge how the investigation began, how evidence was obtained and whether the evidence is reliable.
Texas DWI Law and Constitutional Rules Matter
Texas intoxication law, search-and-seizure protections, implied-consent procedures, evidentiary rules and driver-license regulations can all affect the defense.
Do Not Assume the Crash Report Tells the Whole Story
An officer’s report is only one account. Body-camera footage, dash-camera video, dispatch records, test records, laboratory documents, medical history and witness testimony may support, contradict or add context to that report.
The Criminal Case and License Case Are Separate
A DWI arrest may create two separate matters: the criminal prosecution and an Administrative License Revocation process involving driving privileges.