DWI

Austin DWI/DUI Defense Lawyers

If you have been pulled over by a police officer under suspicion of driving while intoxicated (DWI, or sometimes referred to as DUI), you may believe that hiring a lawyer will do little to effect change in your case. This, however, is simply not the case.

At Hines, Ranc & Holub, in Austin, Texas, we provide information — to help clients better understand the processes that affect them in a case of drunk driving — and aggressive support aimed at the best possible results. Contact us today for a free initial consultation.

DWI/DUI/BWI in Texas

• DUI charges specifically have to do with minors, those under the age of 21. Under Texas state law, you do not need to be intoxicated to be charged with a Class C offense. Our attorneys offer assistance to minors who have been caught driving after having been drinking.
• Our firm handles serious DWI cases, whether the charges involve a first-time or repeat offense.
• If you have been charged with boating while intoxicated (BWI) you may rely upon our attorneys to bring you the assistance you need to obtain the best possible outcome.

Breathalyzer Tests

• There are advantages to refusing the Breathalyzer test: First, law enforcement has no scientific evidence of your level of inebriation to use in a case against you. Second, even if your blood alcohol content (BAC) is low (less than 0.08 percent) you still may spend the night in prison. Third, if your BAC is 0.16 percent or higher you will sustain a higher surcharge on your driver’s license for a period of three years. Fourth, if your BAC is below 0.08 percent, the arresting officer may require that you be tested for other intoxicants.
• The disadvantages to refusing sobriety testing include the following: First, the refusal can be used as evidence against you. Second, a refusal may result in a suspension of license for a period of 180 days.

Aggressive From the Outset

Our approach at Hines, Ranc & Holub, in cases of DWI, DUI and BWI charges is aggressive. We spend time early on preparing for the administrative license revocation (ALR) hearing, subpoenaing police officers. As a result, we are often able to put license suspension on hold. In addition, we can use the information from the ALR hearing to build our defense for the following criminal case. We work diligently on behalf of our clients to help them avoid loss of license and have been able, in some cases, to file motions to suppress.

Contact Hines, Ranc & Holub, today for a free initial consultation. Find out how we can provide experience that counts to obtain results that matter.