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Tips
for Austin Texas DWI Arrest Defense
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The State has unlimited resources and experienced officers who are trained to testify in these types of cases. You need an attorney who charges a fee which allows him to put time and effort in order to successfully challenge the prosecution's case. Lawyers, who routinely charge too little, must take on a larger number of cases at smaller fees in order to keep their doors open. Many times, those attorneys who have a large volume of cases are "spread too thin" and can not spend the time required to present a successful defense to your case. Look for a reasonable, predictable fee, not the cheapest. Attorney's who only charge 100.00 to 200.00 for representation are not serious about getting a successful result in your case.
Not abiding the driver's license laws.
Drive after the time your license has
been revoked.
This is a great way to get charged with a
new offense when your DWI case is pending.
Being charged with a new offense can get
your bond revoked and you being placed in
jail.
Not exploring all of your constitutional issues in your case.
Taking first offer the prosecutor makes.
Miss your court date.
The Court will issue a warrant for your
arrest and revoke your bond. This is not a
traffic ticket don't treat it like one. The
next time you are stopped for a traffic
violation, you will spend some time in jail
and have to post a bond for your future
appearances.
Talk to a prosecutor or the law
enforcement officer about your case.
Some people believe that officers and
prosecutors can be reasoned with, without
the help or advice of an attorney. BIG
MISTAKE!!!!!!!!!! First, anything you say
can be used against you in a court of law. I
can not tell you how many times a defendant
or a parent of a defendant without
experience in DWI law says the wrong thing
because they believe a rational explanation
can absolve them. For example I have had
people who call me who can't understand why
the state won't dismiss the case once they
tell the prosecutor they had a valid medical
prescription. (Click here for details.) What
often happens is they make statements, which
end up making their case worse.
Not Hiring a DWI ATTORNEY.
Many people believe that any attorney can
handle a DWI. WRONG! Only a DWI attorney is
qualified to handle the detailed scientific
and technical knowledge that surrounds a DWI
conviction. If you would not have a heart
surgeon perform brain surgery, then why
would you hire a family lawyer to handle a
DWI.
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