DWI Conviction Risks Increase for Repeat Offenders
People with no prior record of drunk driving face plenty of trouble on a first DWI arrest. If you've already got a DWI, either in Texas or in any other state, you'll be charged as a repeat offender with the risk of drastically increased penalties.
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To consult with a defense lawyer who knows how to approach repeat drunk driving cases, contact the Law Office of Lane D. Thibodeaux in Bryan for a free consultation. With 25 years of criminal defense experience, Lane Thibodeaux can identify any procedural defects or evidentiary weaknesses in the government's case against you.
Just as in first-offense drunk driving cases, your options and defense strategies will depend primarily on what the arresting officer and toxicologist did or didn't do, not your blood alcohol level. Did the officer have a reasonable suspicion of illegal conduct to justify stopping your car? Did the initial encounter give the officer probable cause to arrest you for DWI? Was the field sobriety test properly conducted, and did the officer record the results accurately? Was the breath or blood test evidence properly obtained by a qualified technician?
Our approach to developing and presenting your defense in a repeat DWI case can expand your opportunities to achieve a dismissal or reduction of the charges against you. Just as in DWI cases involving first offenders, however, it's essential to request a hearing on the license suspension issues within 15 days of your arrest. You'll not only protect your access to a restricted or conditional license while your DWI case is pending, your attorney will have a chance to develop important evidence at the administrative license revocation hearing.
A repeat DWI conviction in Texas exposes the offender to a minimum of 30 days in jail, a fine of up to $4,000, and a license suspension of up to two years. Lane Thibodeaux's experience with the defense of drunk driving charges can give you an important advantage toward a favorable outcome.
For more information about our ideas for defending your repeat DWI or DUI case, contact the Law Office of Lane D. Thibodeaux for a free consultation in Bryan.
