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Need a DUI attorney in Abilene, Texas?

Have you been charged with an alcohol-related or drug-related offense while driving in or around Abilene, Texas? If so, then you may need to meet with a DWI Abilene attorney. Before you throw your hands up and do jail time or pay a fine, contact an Abilene DUI/DWI lawyer to possibly (1) have the charges dropped, or (2) have a lesser degree of charges applied against you.

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Abilene is located near the middle of Texas. The population in Abilene is roughly about 120,000 people. The city started out as a stock shipping point on the Texas and Pacific Railway in 1881, and the city has evolved over the years to include an expanse of highways, including but not limited to I20 and Route 83, with main streets running through Abilene like 1st street, Ambler Avenue, and Treadaway Boulevard. As every Abilene driver is well aware, the state and local police are also very familiar with the highways and local roads of Abilene. In many cases, they have set up DUI/DWI checkpoints on the roadways, or they routinely pull over drivers in the late hours of the weekends looking for those who may be driving under the influence of alcohol or other drugs. For the most part, the police take on their task of protecting the Abilene public with the best intentions. Once in a while, even good police can make mistakes. Regardless, if you have been charged with a DUI/DWI, then you should speak with an Abilene DUI/DWI attorney to go over your case – to determine whether you have options available to that you might not otherwise know about. No DUI/DWI lawyer can promise you that he can get the charges released against you without taking a careful look at your file, but an experienced Abilene DUI/DWI attorney can look at your case and determine if that is a possibility.

Why get an Abilene DWI lawyer?

DWI lawyers are important for a few reasons. First, a DWI lawyer is trained to know whether you have a good chance of having the charges either dropped or lessened against you. Second, if the DUI/DWI lawyer is successful at either having the charges dropped against you or having them reduced, you may be able to keep your driving record clean. This means that you may be able to keep your current car insurance at your current rates, or that you may be able to keep your license if it would have otherwise been revoked or suspended. Such an outcome may also keep you from being fired at work if, for example, your occupation requires you to drive vehicles.

An Abilene DWI lawyer may also be familiar with the local court system, and the local community in Abilene. This might allow him or her to be able to know when prosecutors are available to discuss your case, in addition to knowing exactly where to go to represent your interests in court if need be. An Abilene attorney may also be familiar with the local police practices: which sobriety tests the police use, which type of breathalyzer was used, or what type of blood test was used. The Abilene attorney may know what defenses are more appropriate in your circumstance.

In the event that a private party has sued you, an experienced Abilene DUI/DWI defense attorney can also represent your interests in that case.

The Law on Texas DWI

Drivers in Texas are legally intoxicated if they have a blood alcohol content (BAC) of .08 or greater, or if they are impaired due to alcohol or drugs regardless of BAC.

What is the difference between DWI/DUI?

DWI is an acronym that means driving while intoxicated and DUI means driving under the influence. The Texas statute makes driving and other activities illegal while intoxicated which it defines as “not having the normal use of mental or physical faculties by reason of the introduction of alcohol, a controlled substance, a drug, a dangerous drug, a combination of two or more of those substances, or any other substance into the body; or having a BAC of .08 or more.” The result is that DWI and DUI mean approximately the same thing. In any event, the penalties are stiff.

What are the Penalties for DWI/DUI in Texas?

First Offense

• A fine of up to $2,000
• Three days to 180 days in jail
• Loss of driver license up to a year
• Annual fee of $1,000 or $2,000 for three years to retain driver license

Second Offense

• A fine of up to $4,000
• One month to a year in jail
• Loss of driver license up to two years
• Annual fee of $1,000, $1,500 or $2,000 for three years to retain driver license

Open Container

• An additional fine of up to $500 per open container can be levied to the driver and any passenger that possesses an open beverage container that contains alcohol.

Automatic License Revocation (ALR)

• Texas has several different tools at its disposal to enforce its DWI laws. ALR is one of those tools that is used to encourage drivers to submit to tests of BAC. If the state has used ALR in your case, a DWI attorney in your area can represent you at your ALR hearing or help you have your license reinstated.

Things to Remember

It is important to remember we should all be mindful to be careful when drinking alcohol. If you or someone you know has a drinking problem, it is important that you or that other person seek help. The local Abilene Alcoholics Anonymous branch contact information is listed below in the resources section. Help keep Abilene safe for its residents.

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Alcoholics Anonymous
24 Hour Answering Service (Abilene, TX)
Abilene, Texas 79604
Phone: (915) 673-2711

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