WHAT IS DWI PROBATION?
DWI probation is a contract between you and the court when you are convicted of crime
And the judge suspends your jail sentence, does not make you pay the entire fine, and does not take away your driver’s license as long as you behave under “community supervision.”
More specifically, you will:
- Not have to do the 180 days in jail.
- Only pay $500 of the fine.
- Not have your driver’s license taken from you.
If you agree to DWI probation, you must:
- Report Once A Month To A Probation Officer.
- Not Commit Any Further Crimes During The Term Of Probation.
- Pay A Monthly Supervisory Fee To The Probation Office (Approximately $40).
- Perform A Specified Number Of Hours (Approximately 24 To 80 Hours) Of Community Service (Volunteer Work To Benefit The Community) During The Term Of Your Probation.
- Attend DWI Education Classes Dealing With The Effects Of Alcohol Or Featuring Victims Of DWI Related Tragedies (VIP Program).
- Abstain From Consuming Alcohol For The Term Of Your Probation. Pay Your Non-Probated Fines And Court Costs.
- Submit To A Breath Test By Law Enforcement Or Court Personnel Upon Request.
- Install An Alcohol Ignition Interlock Device On Your Car, And Only Drive A Car Equipped With Such As Device (Not Always Required).
- Make A Small Donation To MADD And/Or Crime Stoppers.
- Remain Within The County Of Your Residence Unless Given Permission By The Court To Leave It.
- Fulfill Any Other Requirements The Court Sets For You.
- What Is A DWI Specialist?
- 1st Offense DWI
- 2nd Offense DWI
- 3rd Offense DWI
- DWI Penalties
- Boating While Intoxicated
- BWI With Child
- DWI with CDL
- Driver License Suspension
- DWI Expunction
- DWI Probation
- DWI with Child
- Field Sobriety Tests
- Flying While Intoxicated
- Intoxication Assault
- Intoxication Manslaughter
- Marijuana DWI
- Pilots with DWI
- Public Intoxication (PI)
- DUI For Minors Only
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“Gary and his staff are absolutely the best attorneys you can get. They deeply care for their clients well being and will fight for the best outcome possible. Gary's knowledge of the law and his calm demeanor has put my mind at ease when I had a medical situation that was very scary and misunderstood by an officer. He told me" I will walk you through this" and he did just that! scince then he has became a trusted friend.”- Kevin J.
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“I highly recommend this Gary Trichter for anyone in need of expert legal representation. Him and his team guided me through every step of the process and fought tirelessly for the best possible outcome. Truly great work.”- Kevin W.
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“I absolutely recommend, respect, and appreciate Gary and his team.They made the legal process easy, and were extremely helpful throughout the entire DWI ordeal. Gary specializes in Texas DWI cases and has a history of success. More importantly, in my opinion, is his fortitude, persistence, and unapologetic approach to these complacent DAs and Judges that seemed so eager to destroy my livelihood. Call Gary Trichter!! He will shoot you straight, and you will not regret hiring him and his team.”- Kyle O.
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“With all the charges against me, which were felonies I was in serious need of a wise exceptional attorney and Gary is just that. He got resisting arrest, illegal carry of a gun and an outstanding warrant for a car accident. All charges were dismissed.”- Erica S.
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“I was referred to Mr. Trichter by a close family friend. Two of his family member had used him to represent them in their DWI case and were both very pleased with his work. After having Mr. Trichter represent me I can fully understand why. He is an amazing attorney and the best at his job by far. But more then that he is an amazing person that truly care about his client. I will forever be great full for what he has done for me in helping me have my case dismissed. Thank you again Gary!!!”- Luke F.
Original Board-Certified DWI Specialist
Gary Trichter Earned the Distinction of Being The 1st Board-Certified DWI Specialist in Texas
At the forefront of the industry stands our visionary founder, Gary Trichter. He earned the distinction of being the very first Board-Certified DWI Specialist in Texas. This certification is only given by the National College of DUI Defense (NCDD) which is recognized by the American Bar Association.
Gary has spoken at hundreds of seminars on DWI and has taught lawyers, judges, and prosecutors about DWI law. Gary co-authored the textbook Texas Drunk Driving Law and is leading the way with unparalleled expertise in the field.
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1st Board-Certified DWI Specialist in TexasOur Founder Gary Trichter was the 1st Board-Certified DWI Specialist In The State of Texas to earn the designation of “DWI Specialist”.
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