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Sherman Lawyers Texas Drunk Driver Accident Lawyers Sherman Lawyers

Being arrested for drunk driving is a frightening experience. Not only do drunk driving offenders face the potential of losing their license, but those convicted of DWI will face severe penalties such as: a criminal record, fines and fees, higher insurance and even incarceration depending on the nature of the offense. As you contemplate the repercussions of a DWI conviction, it is of utmost importance that you contact a Texas drunk driver accident lawyer to learn what your rights are and make sure they are protected throughout all of your legal proceedings.


According to Texas state law, a person is considered intoxicated if they have a BAC of 0.08 or higher or if they are mentally or physically impaired due to the consumption of alcohol or the use of a controlled substance, illegal drug or combination thereof. Conviction can result in anything from a Class B Misdemeanor to a third degree felony depending on prior DWI convictions and any harm you may have caused to others for reckless driving. A DWI lawyer should be able to help you better understand the specific consequences you face based on the facts of your case.


If you are pulled over for drunk driving, Texas law does not require you to take a field sobriety test. Field sobriety tests are poor tools to evaluate a person's sobriety as many individuals have a hard time passing these skills tests when they have had no alcohol. If an officer asks you to perform a field sobriety test, you may inform the officer that you would gladly cooperate with anything that you are required to do, at which point the officer must inform you that field sobriety tests are voluntary.


In addition to declining to take a field sobriety test, you should never take a roadside breath test. Roadside breath tests are unreliable and provide inaccurate results that may be used against you in court. While those who refuse a breath test face an automatic license suspension, you have 15 days from the date of your arrest to protect your license by requesting an Administrative License Revocation hearing. If you do not request this hearing within 15 days of your arrest, you will lose your license. While it may sound risky to refuse a breath test, realize that it will be much more difficult to convict you of DWI without any sort of physical proof that you were intoxicated. At the law office of Nix & Hoover, our experienced DWI lawyers in Sherman, TX can assist you with fighting for your license at this hearing or help you obtain an occupational license that will allow you to drive 12 hours everyday for work, school and household duties.


If you are facing a DWI charge in Collin County, Dallas Countie, Fannin County, Grayson County, Bryan County, Denton County or Cooke County, contact our DWI lawyers in Sherman, TX at 903-868-2600 for the aggressive legal representation you need today. Our highly trained lawyers are skilled at investigating the validity of breath tests and field sobriety tests, evaluating witness testimony and fighting for your right to drive in Texas and Oklahoma. At Nix & Hoover, we will fight for not only your driving privileges, but the best possible outcome for your situation.