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DWI FAQS - Lubbock Texas DWI Attorney Information

Frequently Asked Questions in Texas DWI Cases

1. Will I be able to get my case dismissed because I was not read my rights?

Probably not. But if you were interrogated after being placed in custody, your statements can not be used against you.

2. Will I go to jail?

An experienced attorney may be able to keep you out.

3. I have three serious offenses within ten years, what will happen?

The third DWI is most likely a felony and you could spend up to 10 years in prison and receive a $10,000.00 fine.

4. What is the effect of a second DWI conviction within five years of a prior conviction on my drivers license?

Your drivers license can be suspended for one year without the ability to get an occupational drivers license.

5. How many hours of alcohol classes will I have to take?

Plan on at least 24-48 hours of alcohol classes and any where from 48-80 or more hours of community service.

6. What will happen if I do not complete the classes or public service ordered by the Court?

You will go to jail and if you do not complete the alcohol classes and your license will be suspended.

7. I lost my Texas license. May I obtain a license in another Texas?

In most cases, no.

8. If I obtain an international driver's license, may I drive in Texas, even though my Texas license is revoked?

No.

9. Am I a bad person, because I was arrested for DWI?

No, but you are well advised never, never smell like alcohol while behind the wheel.

10. What if I burped within twenty minutes of blowing?

The breath machine may have read alcohol from your stomach rather than you lungs. The result may be incorrect. A similar problem occurs with dentures.


Call and schedule an appointment at your earliest convenience, we offer a free initial consultation where we can sit down and discuss the criminal charges against you and what options are available to you. To assist you financially in paying any attorney fees, we offer flat rate fees and flexible payment plans that will allow you to hire us as your Lubbock DWI defense attorneys so that we can start immediately to protect your rights.  Call us today at (806) 747-8002 for a free consultation and see how we can help with your case.

Lubbock Texas Criminal Defense Attorneys

The Law Office of Boatwright & Hamilton 1005 Broadway Lubbock, Texas 79401 806-747-8002 - Office 806-747-8110 - Fax

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Nicky Boatwright and Stephen Hamilton are Criminal Defense Trail Attorney's in the state of Texas covering Amarillo, Canyon, Andrews, Abernathy, Acuff, Amherst, Anton, Arnett, Bledsoe, Brownfield, Cotton Center, Crosbyton, Dickens, Floydada, Hale Center, Idalou, Lamesa, Levelland, Littlefield, Lockney, Loop, Lorenzo, Lubbock, Meadow, Morton, Muleshoe, New Deal, New Home, O'Donnell, Olton, Petersburg, Plains, Plainview, Post, Ralls, Ransom Canyon, Shallowater, Slaton, Smyer, Tahoka, Wolfforth, Seminole, Tulia, Midland, Odessa.