Texas drivers may have observed higher numbers of Harris County deputies patrolling the county’s roads and highways for possible drunk drivers during the Fourth of July holiday weekend. According to a recent report, that increased enforcement effort is scheduled to continue in the coming weeks, to some degree.
According to county officials, officers will be stationed at highly trafficked routes and/or intersections during certain evening hours. Officials want residents to know that penalties are severe, even for a first offense of driving while intoxicated.
A DWI conviction for a first-time offender could mean license suspension of up to two years, a fine up to $500, a 12-hour educational program, and possible community service. Even a skilled Houston DWI attorney might encounter resistance from prosecutors aggressively applying this enforcement initiative, although an attorney may also have negotiation strategies and tips for raising a successful defense.
Officials will also be targeting underage drinking. As part of the state’s Zero Tolerance Law, it is illegal for any driver under the age of 21 to have any amount of alcohol in his or her system. Thus, even if a blood alcohol content is at a level that would be under the legal limit of 0.08 for an adult, a driver under 21 could face penalties potentially as severe as an adult DWI offender. Under state law, this underage drinking charge is classified as driving under the influence, or DUI.
Finally, the Harris County Precinct is promoting a hotline for reporting suspected DWI offenders. Local residents are invited to report any instance of driving that appears reckless or possibly dangerous. If residents cannot remember the local number, calling 911 is also an option.
Source: yourhoustonnews.com, “Harris County deputies work to reduce minor DWI crashes,” July 8, 2013
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Although we have offices in Houston and Galveston, our main office is in League City which is where we meet most of our Clear Lake and southeast Houston clients.
Even if you think your case is impossible, we might be able to provide a reasonable solution for you. Sometimes, this can involve taking a case to trial where we’re able to articulate our arguments better and can present our case to a jury. As a former assistant district attorney in his first few years as a lawyer, Mr. Nelson provides our team with insights into how to effectively defend our clients against strategies used by prosecuting attorneys in Harris County, Galveston County, and in surrounding jurisdictions.
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What are my legal options if I’m charged with DWI in Houston?
If you’re arrested for drunk driving, we have at least 3 options for dealing with the charge within the confines of Texas law. We can attempt to get the case dismissed, work out a deal with the Harris County Dist. Atty’s Office, or we can fight the charge, head-on, in a full-blown trial.
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In short, yes. In reality, there are a number of different factors involved in each and every case we’ve seen in our experience as Houston DWI attorneys. Probation is usually a possibility for most persons that are convicted of DWI in Houston. However, there are no guarantees.
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A determination on jail sentencing is the sole priority of the court within the guidelines of Texas criminal law. Depending on the frequency of DWI offenses incurred by the defendant, and the severity of additional factors, a jail sentence could be as short as a few days, to life.
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