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We Win DWI Cases in Texas
Arrested for DWI? Trust Texas’s best DWI lawyers to protect your rights and secure the best outcome in your case. Trey Porter Law has 40+ years combined experience successfully defending DWI charges in Texas. Dismissal is the #1 goal in every case. The award-winning DWI lawyers at TPL build personalized defense strategies, challenge evidence, and win cases. Results matter. Quality of life matters. Trey Porter Law fights to win.
Our seasoned attorneys have extensive experience in DWI defense, ensuring you receive top-notch legal advice and representation.
We tailor our approach to fit the specifics of your case, aiming for dismissals or reduced charges whenever possible.
With a reputation for winning tough cases, our trial lawyers work to achieve the best result, in every DUI case, every time.
From the initial consultation to the resolution, we provide continuous support and keep you informed every step of the way.
It starts with a no-obligation consultation. Our experienced DWI team takes time to understand your situation, answer your questions, and outline potential defense strategies. Our award-winning attorneys have successfully resolved thousands of Texas DWI charges. Learn how our experience can work for you.
Our experienced DWI attorneys conduct a comprehensive investigation in every case. We meticulously review evidence of breath test and blood test data, police reports, body camera footage of field sobriety testing, and driving facts. Our team scrutinizes every detail to identify procedural errors and violations of your constitutional rights.
With a detailed investigation complete, we develop a powerful DWI defense strategy tailored to the facts of your case. Our experienced Texas DWI attorneys are relentless in working to suppress evidence in pursuit of DUI dismissals and reduced charges. The team at TPL is with you every step of the way, fighting for your rights.
Bail is typically $1,500-$2,500 for DWI in Texas. Multiple factors impact bail. Bail bond companies charge a percentage for jail release. PR bonds are increasingly utilized in Texas for DUI cases. Most people arrested for DWI in Texas are processed at the county jail, and must wait to see a magistrate judge before release. This process can take a few hours or a few days, depending on location.
Yes. DWI charges can be dismissed and beaten in Texas. Powerful DWI defense strategies attack evidence, assert constitutional rights, and force the Government to meet its burden of proof. Every DWI charge should be challenged, no matter the facts of the case. You can’t win if you don’t fight. Read More
Texas DWI charges can cost thousands of dollars. Factors include bail, ignition interlock devices, drug testing, fines up to $10,000 and court costs on top of that. Insurance rates go up with DWI. The biggest cost is legal representation. DWI convictions have devastating effects on employment and finances. Read More
Yes. Everyone arrested for DWI in Texas is facing jail time. First-time DWI charges have a 1 year jail punishment depending on your BAC. The presence of children or serious bodily injuries can increase the charges and the range of jail incarceration for DUI. Read More
DWI is a Class B misdemeanor in Texas. First-time DWI consequences include thousands of dollars in fines and fees, 6 months in jail, and a driver’s license suspension. Some Texas counties have a DWI No Refusal Policy. If you don’t submit to a breath test, they will forcibly take your blood. DWI can be enhanced to a higher, more serious charge by factors like injuries, child passengers, and high BACs. Read More
Yes. Everyone arrested for DWI in Texas needs to hire a lawyer. DUI Attorneys can be the difference in a temporary inconvenience and a permanent criminal conviction. The likelihood of a DWI dismissal is vastly improved with experienced legal counsel. Read More
Yes. DWI 2nd charges can be reduced and beaten in Texas. Powerful DUI defense strategies attack the Government’s evidence, challenging police officer credibility, blood and breath test accuracy, and field sobriety test administration. Compromised evidence can force the Government to reduce or dismiss DWI charges because they can no longer meet their burden of proof. Read More
DWI 3rd is an incredibly serious charge. Categorized as a Third Degree Felony in Texas law, if you are arrested for DWI 3rd in Texas you are facing 10 years in prison and life as a convicted felon. It is critical to contact an experienced Texas DWI lawyer immediately. Read More
TPL’s award-winning DWI lawyers are ready to stand up for you in Texas. It’s important to take action immediately after arrest by asserting and protecting important constitutional rights. Call us today at 855-336-5366 to schedule a free, confidential consultation or submit the form below and our team will promptly reach out to you. Take control and start building your defense today.
Results matter. Our team fights for DWI dismissals. We have a track record of success in Texas that’s been built one case at a time by challenging evidence, asserting our client’s right, and utilizing deep experience and dynamic advocacy.
40+ Years Combined Our lawyers have unparalleled experience and a deep understanding of Texas DWI laws. We’ve tried every type of DWI case, and our experience serves as the foundation for the powerful defense we provide our clients facing DUI in Texas.
Prosecutors have to prove DWI cases beyond a reasonable doubt. Our lawyers attack the evidence, working to get specific things excluded. Excluded evidence increases the likelihood of dismissal. Our aggressive approach attacks evidence and wins DWI cases.
We know Texas DWI law. Our team stays up to date on the latest court decisions, law changes, and forensic tactics to give our clients every advantage possible. You have to know how to fight in order to win. TPL’s award-winning attorneys stay sharp on strategy and legal knowledge.
Our award-winning, powerful team of DWI lawyers have earned the respect of judges, prosecutors, and countless clients over the years. Voted by their peers as Best DWI Lawyers, our advocates have also been recognized by The National Trial Lawyers Association.
Everyone facing a DWI in Texas is facing jail time. Texas DWI penalties are some of the most severe in the nation, and the Government aggressively prosecutes DWI cases to the full extent allowed by Texas law.
Below are the 5 Consequence Categories for DWI in Texas:
A DWI conviction in Texas can result in harsh punishments that impact every facet of your life. Even if this is your first offense and you have no prior criminal record, the consequences you face are extremely serious and can derail future job and life opportunities. Texas DWI charges can be dismissed. Trey Porter Law wins DWI dismissals with a powerful, proven strategy.
Texas criminal records are public records. Texas DWI laws prohibit DWI convictions from being removed through expunction. This makes it critical to obtain a DWI dismissal if you are charged with DWI in Texas. DWI charges dismissed through legal challenges can be expunged and those resolved through Deferred Adjudication can be sealed through a nondisclosure.
Everyone facing a DWI charge in Texas is facing up to 12 months in county Jail. DWI first-offense is a Class B misdemeanor with a maximum jail punishment of 6 months. Texas law stipulates that a DWI charge can be enhanced to a Class A misdemeanor with a 1 year jail punishment if a person’s BAC is 0.15 or higher.
Texas has a strict No Refusal DWI policy. This means that if you refuse a breath test, police officers will get a warrant for your blood. While jail time is a real possibility in every DWI case, Trey Porter Law has a proven track record of eliminating jail time and reducing consequences for clients.
Yes. Texas DWI arrests are reported to statewide and national databases. Though pending, these charges will almost instantly begin to show up on background checks for school, employment, and professional licensing. Read More
Insurance rates can increase by hundreds of dollars per year after a DWI arrest in Texas. The Department of Public Safety also takes suspension action on driver’s licenses following DWI arrests in Texas, causing additional costs. Read More
Yes. Deferred Adjudication is available in limited situations for DWI in Texas. DWI Deferred Adjudication requires successful completion of probation. As a condition, judges routinely require installation of an ignition interlock device. Read More
Yes. It is worth fighting a DWI charge. Exercising the constitutional rights of due process, counsel, and confrontation can measurably improve the end-result. The State often fails to meet the legal requirements of the burden of proof when challenged. Read More
Pleading guilty to a DWI charge in Texas will result in a permanent criminal conviction. A guilty plea also exposes you to the full range of punishment, including jail time. DWI convictions are permanent in Texas, and should rarely be voluntarily agreed to. Read More
DUI is a Class C misdemeanor, only applicable to minors in Texas. Minors can be charged with DWI in Texas, but adults cannot be charged with DUI. DWI is a Class B misdemeanor in Texas, but can be enhanced by certain factors. Read More
Yes – everyone charged with DWI and DUI in Texas faces an automatic driver’s license suspension. Requesting an ALR hearing with Texas is the only way to avoid and delay the suspension. Read More
DWI punishments vary widely in Texas. Case facts play a big role in determining punishment, but the biggest difference-maker is legal counsel. An experienced DWI lawyer is a person’s best chance at avoiding jail time and reducing consequences. Read More
Trey Porter has the most 5 Star AVVO client reviews among Texas’s DWI lawyers. Mr. Porter is a multi-year recipient of the AVVO People’s Choice Award, and has been recognized by Texas SuperLawyers, Forbes, and the National Trial Lawyers Association.
Arrested for DWI 1st in Texas? The team at Trey Porter Law brings 40+ years of combined experience, a deep knowledge of Texas DUI laws, and a strategic approach to every case – no matter the facts. If you’re facing a DWI first charge in Texas, you’re facing up to 1 year in jail and permanent criminal conviction. Contact TPL to start building your defense today.
Charged with DWI 0.15+? The Texas DWI lawyers at Trey Porter Law have extensive experience in challenging blood and breath evidence in DWI cases. Pursuant to Texas DUI laws, people with a BAC of 0.15 or higher face increased penalties that are twice as serious just because of the BAC result. Our team works hard to remove and reduce these harsh DWI penalties.
DWI 2nd charge in Texas? Texas law requires jail as a punishment for DWI 2nd, even if the judge grants probation. The team at TPL are the Best DWI Lawyers in Texas for DWI 2nd charges. Our team has successfully defended thousands of DWI 2nd charges in Texas, keeping our clients out of jail and driving legally.
DWI 3rd charges in Texas are Third Degree Felony charges. The maximum penalty is 10 years in prison, and every person convicted becomes a lifelong felon. The stakes could not be higher. Trey Porter Law mounts a powerful, aggressive defense for clients facing DWI 3rd in Texas. No matter the facts, you can’t win if you don’t fight.
