Released on: October 26, 2008, 9:56 pm

Press Release Author: Wannamaker & Associates

Industry: Law

Press Release Summary: Don't mess with Texas if the plan is to drink and drive. The
penalties are stiff and the consequences will ruin reputations. To mitigate damages,
seek the counsel of experienced criminal defense attorneys Wannamaker and
Associates, an Austin, Texas law firm with offices in Houston and Dallas, Texas.

Press Release Body: DWI is such a common acronym it almost needs no translation.
However for those not familiar with what it means, it stands for driving while
intoxicated. In some states it is also referred to as driving while impaired.


Texas isn't forgiving when it comes to DWI offenses and has a legal limit of .08
blood alcohol concentration (BAC). This doesn't mean much as legal definitions go
because drivers may be halted and handed a citation for impaired driving or other
substances no matter what the BAC.


The key thing to remember here is Texas has zero tolerance for DWI, especially if
the person stopped happens to be less than 21 years of age. This can spell a
miserable night in the clinker among other things. Wannamaker & Associates, an
Austin, Texas law firm with offices in Houston and Dallas, Texas knows what kind of
an embarrassing situation this is.


While many people like to ask how much alcohol is too much, the response in Texas
is, impairment starts with the very first drink. After that a whole whack of things
kick in to determine how the person handles their liquor, such as weight, gender and
the number of drinks consumed. Statistically speaking women, smaller people (male or
female) and younger adults display a lower tolerance level.


If pulled over, do NOT perform the tests the police ask for. Do NOT take a breath
test and do not answer any questions the police ask. Immediately request to speak to
an attorney. Anything said or done may be used to secure a DWI conviction. Refusing
to blow will net an automatic 180-day license suspension.


You will be arrested, but that will happen anyway, so it is best not to speak as it
may sound slurred. Conversations are being recorded and speaking only provides the
state with more evidence to convict. Wannamaker & Associates, an Austin, Texas law
firm with offices in Houston and Dallas, Texas has handled hundreds of cases like
this and know the system inside out.


It's actually better to lose the license and get an occupational license while the
regular one is suspended and win the DWI case. It boils down to the difference
between a mere inconvenience versus a conviction.


If the state has no evidence because of a refusal to speak to the police or perform
tests, chances are the case will turn out to be a winner for the defendant.



First fines for DWI range from up to $2,000 and 72 hours to 180 days in jail and
license suspension from 90 days to a year. Get caught a second time and it's up to
$4,000, 30 days to a year in the clinker and license suspension from 180 days to 2
years.


For the third infraction, the fine kicks up to $10,000, 2 to 10 years in the
penitentiary and license suspension from 180 days to 2 years.


In all cases of being charged with DWI in Texas, consult with an attorney familiar
with the law. Wannamaker & Associates, an Austin, Texas law firm with offices in
Houston and Dallas, Texas will be able to possibly mitigate your sentence.


To learn more, visit http://www.wannamakerlaw.com.

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