If You're Facing Drunk Driving Charges
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Make Sure You Hire A DUI Attorney Who Knows Texas DUI Laws And Avoid The Top Five Mistakes Many Attorneys Make

If you’re facing drunk driving charges in Texas, you need an attorney who knows Texas DWI laws. Not just any attorney will suffice – you need a DWI / DUI attorney -- and one with plenty of experience fighting for clients’ rights.

You also need an attorney who is aware of the common pitfalls that befall many attorneys who do not specialize in Texas DWI laws. Your best defense is with an attorney who has experience.

What are the common mistakes that you should be aware of with your DWI / DUI attorney?

Assuming the case cannot be won. Giving up too early, and pleading guilty to the drunk driving charges against you, is one of the most common mistakes many attorneys make. You need an aggressive DWI / DUI attorney on your side – one who takes your case the drunk driving charges against you seriously.
Not finding out if breath test rules were properly followed. Your attorney should fight your drunk driving charges on the grounds that testing was not followed properly. In many cases, this fight alone can get your drunk driving charges thrown out.
Not visiting the arrest scene. Too many attorneys do not personally visit the scene of the arrest. This is unfortunate because an experienced DWI / DUI attorney knows it may allow them to better evaluate the arrest area, help in disproving your drunk driving charges, or raise questions in the roadside testing implemented.
Not fighting the license suspension. Many attorneys not specializing in Texas DWI laws are not aware that suspension hearings actually can be won and, if lost, have an opportunity to depose the arresting officer.
Not filing a “probable cause” motion. Without exception, your attorney should file a pre-trial motion challenging probable cause for the arrest. Many times, these motions provide information for the judge that can prove beneficial in your case. But even if they do not succeed, it is a great form of case discovery.

If you are fighting drunk driving charges, you need a DWI / DUI attorney fighting for your rights. You need an attorney experienced in Texas DWI laws.

By understanding the top five mistakes many attorneys make, you’ll be able to hire the best DWI / DUI attorney for your case.

Stephen Hamilton is a member of the Lubbock County Criminal Defense Lawyer's Association, as well as the Texas Criminal Defense Association, National Criminal Defense Association, and is a member in good standing with the State Bar of Texas. He has completed training by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to administer standardized field sobriety tests, and his firm owns their own breath testing equipment.

Stephen Hamilton has lectured to attorneys throughout the State of Texas regarding breath testing. Attorney Hamilton is also Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, one of only six attorneys to be so certified in Lubbock County.

If you're facing drunk driving charges and are looking for an experienced DWI / DUI attorney to represent your case, you need an attorney who knows Texas DWI laws. Contact the law firm of Stephen Hamilton today at (806) 794-0394 for your FREE initial consultation.