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Welcome to our Blog. Trichter & LeGrand is a DWI & Criminal Defense Law Firm that focuses on DWI/DUI Defense. Our attorneys are available to lend insight on current situations or give comment on issues to the media.
Blog: Do I Need A Lawyer If I Get A DWI?
April 8, 2019In this short 2 minute video DWI Attorney Aaron White answers the question, “do I need a lawyer if I get a DWI?” This is a commonly asked question here at our law firm, in the courthouse and across the internet. There is an old saying tha ...
read moreBlog: Marijuana & DWI
April 8, 2019In this short 5 minute video DWI Attorney Aaron White talks about Marijuana and DWI. Did you know you could get a DWI without drinking alcohol? Being under the influence of Marijuana and driving a motor vehicle could get you arrested for a DWI. Wat ...
read moreBlog: What Happens With A 3rd Offense DWI?
April 8, 2019In this short video DWI Attorney Aaron White explains what happens when you get a 3rd DWI in Texas. This is a 3rd Degree Felony and your going to find yourself in felony court. A 3rd degree felony has a minimum punishment range of two years in the St ...
read moreBlog: What Makes a DWI/DUI Law Firm?
April 2, 20191. Introduction Lots of lawyers can do DWI/DUI cases, however, only a very few dedicate themselves to exclusively do that work. Where a lawyer limits himself to one area of the law, it provides an opportunity for that attorney to become extrem ...
read moreBlog: The Defense Lawyer: Understanding the True Role of Defense Counsel
March 13, 2019Introduction Probably one of the most misunderstood jobs in the American culture is that of the criminal defense lawyer. To be blunt, the job is not about making lots of money, ego, getting a defendant off, or about having a professional stature in t ...
read moreTexas Questions: What is a DWI Specialist?
January 18, 2019Searching the internet to find the right lawyer for you, your family member or friend, can be a very daunting experience. Many people search using the terms “Best DWI attorney”, “Top DWI attorney”, “Most Winning DUI attorney”, “Most Agg ...
read moreTexas Questions: What is an expunction and why should I get one?
December 3, 2018An expunction is a legal mechanism to remove all information about an eligible and qualified criminal episode from your record. In order to qualify for an expunction, your offense must meet the following criteria: · You were wrongly arrest ...
read moreBlog: Why Pleading Guilty to DWI May Not Be Your Best Option.
October 18, 2018In many counties, it may seem that the Government’s strategy is to wear you down with numerous and tedious court appearances to make you plea guilty to your DWI charges. The government wears you down in the process so much that you accept a guilty ...
read moreBlog: Deemed Consent: When Does a Driver Have to Submit to a Law Enforcement Officer’s Request to Take a Breath or Blood Test?
September 14, 2018What Every Driver Should Know By: J. Gary Trichter In Texas, there appears to be a lot of confusion between the citizens, law enforcement, and even lawyers, about deemed consent. When it is proper for a law enforcement officer to ask for a breath or ...
read moreBlog: What are my rights if I’m arrested for DWI?
September 4, 2018If you are arrested for DWI, you have rights. That doesn’t mean you can evade arrest or, in some cases, refuse a breath or blood test, but rather, it means that you don’t have to willingly comply with all “requests” made by the officer. DWI a ...
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Areas We Serve
Harris County DWI Lawyer
When you need a Harris County DWI Attorney, our aggressive team is standing by to help. If you've been arrested in Bellaire, Houston, Katy or surrounding areas, call us now.
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Montgomery County DWI Lawyer
If you've been arrested, call a Montgomery County DWI Attorney to defend you and try to get your license back. We can help you if you've been arrested in Conroe and The Woodlands.
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Fort Bend County DWI Lawyer
Call us when you need a Fort Bend County DWI Attorney to fight for you. We can help you if you've been arrested in Sugar Land, Missouri City or surrounding areas.
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Bexar County DWI Lawyer
Arrested in San Antonio or anywhere in Bexar County? Call a Bexar County DWI lawyer when you've been wrongly arrested in Alamo Heights or Universal City, we can help.
read moreLet us answer your Texas DWI Questions
Texas DWI Questions
- What is a DWI 3rd or more and the potential punishment?
- What is a felony DWI?
- What is DWI 2nd and the potential punishment?
- How long will a DWI arrest or a DWI conviction in Texas stay on my record? How will it affect my automobile insurance rates?
- What is an administrative license revocation (ALR), and why is it important to have an ALR hearing?
- What are the penalties for a DWI in Texas?
- What is DUI and its potential punishment?
- What is DWI and its potential punishment?
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According to the State of Texas, a DWI third offense is when an individual is arrested for DWI and has previously been convicted two times of DWI. If you are convicted of a third DWI, this third-degree felony can result in A fine up to $10,000 Betwe ...
read moreFelony DWI in Texas charges are very serious and can have a major impact on your life beyond just the punishment stated. A felony conviction can disqualify you from voting, obtaining certain jobs, renting certain apartments, and owning a firearm. T ...
read moreDWI 2nd is a serious charge. According to the State of Texas, a DWI 2nd charge is when you are arrested for DWI and have previously been convicted once of driving while intoxicated. There is no limit to how old your previous conviction may be in orde ...
read moreA DWI conviction produces a permanent record. It is also important to note that a DWI probation, which is also a final conviction, will remain permanently on your criminal record. If, however, your DWI conviction case results in a dismissal, then the ...
read moreThe best reason to request an administrative license revocation hearing or ALR hearing, first and foremost, is to try to save your driver’s license. The ALR Program is “a civil administrative process unrelated to criminal court proceedings, i ...
read moreThe penalties for a DWI in Texas DWI are: The First-Offense conviction with less than a .15 BAC includes the possibility of a fine not to exceed $2,000.00 and/or a jail sentence from 3 days to 180 days, and a driver’s license suspension of 90 to 36 ...
read moreBefore 1983, DUI meant driving under the influence of drugs or narcotics, but now it only pertains to minors. In Texas, it is never permissible for minors to have any alcohol in their body and drive. DUI punishment as a result of a charge does not re ...
read moreDWI is a criminal offense which prohibits you from operating a motor vehicle in a public place while “intoxicated” is defined as having lost the normal use of either mental or physical faculties, or having a .08 alcohol level in either your breat ...
read morePast Results from actual DWI clients
Television reporter with spouse was in a one-car accident after hitting a tree. .20 BAC — Case Dismissed
President of brokerage firm was arrested driving home after a meeting with colleagues. Registered a .19 blood test. - Not Guilty.
Business owner was arrested for DWI while driving home after company birthday party. - Not Guilty.
College student was arrested for DWI on beach over spring break. Failed blood test. - Not Guilty.