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Press Releases :TRICHTER & MURPHY PC ANNOUNCES NAME CHANGE AND WELCOMES NEW ATTORNEY TO FIRM

June 8, 2017

HOUSTON — June 8, 2017 —Houston DWI law firm Trichter & Murphy PC announced a name change to Trichter & LeGrand with the promotion of Leslie LeGrand to named senior....

Blog :Notice of Suspension Temporary Driving Permit and the ALR hearing.

March 15, 2017

When you are arrested for DWI, the State of Texas is required to give you a Notice of Suspension Temporary Driving Permit (DIC-23) and a Statutory Warning (DIC-24). These documents serve....

Blog :Vince Young DWI Video demonstrates “Opinion Crime”

March 2, 2017

The release of the Vince Young DWI video of his arrest reminds me of the routine question I am regularly asked as a board certified DWI lawyer: What should I....

Blog :“Pry it from my cold, dead hands…”

February 27, 2017

The consequences of a DWI on your concealed handgun license (CHL) in Texas. The words echoed out Charton Heston like Moses on Mount Sinai as he held up a flintlock rifle and said, “Out of....

Blog :The Unjust Burden of DWI Bond Conditions

February 6, 2017

The framers of our constitution insisted the accused shall always remain innocent unless proven guilty. But DWI bond conditions or being on bond for a driving while intoxicated case in....

Blog :Deferred Adjudication Unavailable in DWI Cases

February 2, 2017

DWI and Deferred Adjudication Being charged with driving while intoxicated is a life altering event. Not only are you subject to the embarrassment of being arrested and appearing in court....

Blog :The roll of a criminal defense lawyer

January 31, 2017

How in the heck can you defend those people?! When I’m at social events and I tell people that I’m a criminal defense attorney, many times, I am answered with....

Blog :How a DWI affects gun ownership in Texas

January 27, 2017

How a DWI And Drug Conviction Affect Your Privileges of Owning a gun, driving a car, holding a professional license and keeping a clean record. Most people do not realize how a....

Blog :The facts about Driving Under the Influence of Marijuana

January 23, 2017

When most people think of “DWI” and "DUI" they generally relate it to alcohol. But with an ever-increasing number of states legalizing marijuana, either for the medical or recreational purposes,....

Blog :You know there are two possible license suspensions in every DWI arrest.

January 16, 2017

Generally speaking, those who are arrested for DWI are equally as concerned about going to jail as they are about losing their driving privileges. Indeed, each DWI arrest has the....

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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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If you've been arrested, call a Montgomery County DWI Attorney to defend you and get your license back. We can help you if you've been arrested in Conroe, The Woodlands or surrounding areas.

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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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If you've been arrested in Austin County, call a DWI Attorney who can fight for you. If you've been arrested in Bellville, San Felipe Sealy, Wallis or surrounding areas, call us.

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Arrested in Kerrville or anywhere in Kerr County? Call the oldest DWI Specialist in Texas. When you've been wrongly arrested in Camp Verde, Center Point, Hunt or Mountain Home, we can help.

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Bandera County DWI Lawyer

Bandera County is famous for the great outdoors.There is so much to do and at some time, you may find yourself needing a Bandera DWI Lawyer.

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Arrested in San Antonio or anywhere in Bexar County? Call the oldest DWI Specialist in Texas. When you've been wrongly arrested in Alamo Heights or Universal City, we can help.

Texas DWI Questions

What is DWI and its potential punishment?
What is DUI and its potential punishment?
What are the penalties for DWI in Texas?
What is DWI 2nd and the potential punishment?
What is an administrative license revocation (ALR), and why is it important to have an ALR hearing?
What is a felony DWI?
What is a DWI 3rd or more 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?

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DWI 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...

Before 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...

The penalties for DWI in Texas DWI are: A First-Offense conviction will 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...

DWI 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...

The 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, in which...

Felony 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. There are...

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 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,...

Past Results from actual DWI clients

President of brokerage firm was arrested driving home after a meeting with colleagues. Registered a .19 blood test. - DWI Case Dismissed.

Business owner was arrested for DWI while driving home after company birthday party. - DWI Case Dismissed.

College student was arrested for DWI on beach over spring break. Failed blood test. - DWI Case Dismissed.

Retired dentist was arrested for DWI after meeting up with friends at local bar. Failed breath test. - DWI Case Dismissed.