Texas Driving While Intoxicated Law

In common with many other States, a DWI arrest in Texas will lead to two cases being brought against the defendant, a criminal case and a Department of Public Safety case. If you have been arrested for DWI in Texas, you have only 15 days in order to apply for a hearing at the Department of Public Safety in order to retain your driver's license. It is therefore essential that you contact a Texas DWI lawyer as soon as possible.

Charges for DWI in Texas can be prosecuted either on the basis of Blood Alcohol Concentration, which is currently set at a maximum of 0.08%, with enhancements for those registering a BAC of 0.15% or higher, or through proving impairment through “field sobriety tests”, driving patterns or through the testing of breath, blood or urine. A skilled DWI lawyer will be able to handle each of these situations.

If you refuse to submit a breath or blood test it is admissible into evidence in a court trial.