Should you hire a DWI lawyer even if you were drunk? The answer to that question is absolutely yes. My name is Justin Wilson. I’m the founding owner of My Dallas Criminal Lawyer, a criminal defense firm based in Frisco, Texas. Before starting the firm, I served as a prosecutor in the Collin County District Attorney’s Office. If you’ve been arrested for a DWI in Collin, Denton, or Dallas County, you definitely want to hire an attorney.
Intoxication Is Not the Whole Case
First off, intoxication is not the only thing prosecutors have to prove to find you guilty of a DWI. They also have to prove that you were operating a motor vehicle, which is not necessarily as easy as it sounds.
The Stop and the Search Have to Be Lawful
Secondly, they have to prove there was a lawful detention or search to get your blood or breath results.
Even a Strong State Case Can Be Negotiated
Lastly, even if they can prove everything they need to win the case, we can negotiate a better deal for you. We can reduce the time you’re on probation, defer adjudication, and set you up for a nondisclosure in the future.
Arrested for DWI? Call Today
If you’ve been arrested for a DWI, call My Dallas Criminal Lawyer today at (214) 764-5535. From our Frisco office at The Star, we defend DWI cases across Collin, Denton, and Dallas Counties.
Related: How to beat a DWI charge in Texas and Is my DWI eligible for nondisclosure?
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it worth hiring a DWI lawyer if I was clearly intoxicated?
Yes. Intoxication is only one element. The State must also prove you were operating a motor vehicle and that the detention and search were lawful. Any of those can fail.
What is the operating element of a Texas DWI?
Prosecutors must prove you were operating the vehicle, which is not always as easy as it sounds, particularly in parked-car or accident cases.
What can a DWI lawyer do if the State’s evidence is strong?
Negotiate. We can work to reduce probation time, secure deferred adjudication, and position you for a nondisclosure that hides the case from public view.