First Offense DUI Attorney Serving Conroe
DWI Defense Experience Dating to 1998 for First-Time Charges
A DWI arrest is a stressful event. Many people who are arrested and charged with a first-time DWI are experiencing their first encounter with the criminal justice system. Texas law generally refers to this charge as driving while intoxicated, although many people search for a first offense DUI attorney in Conroe when they need help.
At Douglas W. Atkinson, Attorney at Law, Douglas W. Atkinson brings extensive experience in DWI defense, having defended clients charged with DWI since 1998. Were your rights violated during the police stop? Was the testing incorrectly administered? Did the police make a significant error? We can review what happened before, during, and after the arrest.
Schedule a free consultation with our firm now by calling (936) 681-0031 or contacting us online.
Penalties for a First-Time DWI in Texas
A first-time DWI charge is most often filed as a misdemeanor. Under the ordinary Texas DWI statute, the offense is generally a Class B misdemeanor carrying 72 hours to 180 days of confinement. The charge or potential punishment can change when the allegations involve an alcohol concentration of 0.15 or higher, a child passenger under age 15, an injury, or another enhancement. Our related information also addresses allegations involving a minor 15 years or younger.
Although a misdemeanor is less serious than a felony, a first-time DWI conviction may result in:
- Up to 180 days of jail time
- License suspension of up to a year
- Fines of up to $2,000
- Community service
- Community supervision or an alcohol education program
- An ignition interlock requirement in applicable cases
The specific consequences depend on the charge, evidence, criminal record, case disposition, and court orders. A driver license suspension imposed in the criminal case is distinct from a suspension imposed through the separate Administrative License Revocation process.
Evidence Reviewed in a First-Offense DWI Case
We review the traffic stop, field sobriety testing, chemical test records, police reports, and available recordings for legal or procedural problems.
Our published DWI case outcomes include dismissals and not-guilty results. Past outcomes don’t predict a particular result, but they demonstrate the importance of examining the prosecution’s evidence rather than assuming a first-time charge will lead to a conviction.
Our Settlements & Verdicts
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Not Guilty DWI
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Not Guilty Assault
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Not Guilty DWI
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Dismissed and Expunged DWI
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Dismissed DWI
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Not Guilty DWI
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Dismissed DWI
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Dismissed DWI
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Dismissed DWI
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Dismissed Drug Possession
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Not Guilty DWI
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Not Guilty DWI
