A DWI can get an average good citizen a night in jail more than any other single offense in the Texas penal code. Aside from being humiliating, it is expensive and has far-reaching consequences. There can be confinement, long periods of probation, ignition interlock devices on your automobile, community service, and time consuming "educational programs". In addition, car insurance rates will skyrocket, and each day it seems the Texas Legislature adds to the consequences of some hard-working citizen's seemingly innocent glass or two of wine.

Minors have even more consequences, and less proof is required. A minor is DUI (not the same as DWI in Texas) if he has a detectible amount of alcohol on his breath. This can result in arrest, loss of license, fines, probation, as well as the consequences with job applications, education, and other activities .

DWI/DUI has become a sub-specialty in the Texas Criminal Law. I have had years of experience in this area, and am prepared to make the state prove every element of its case. Many times a person has nothing to lose and everything to gain by insisting on a jury trial for even a first DWI, no matter what the circumstances. An experienced DWI trial attorney is absolutely necessary in these cases.