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A DWI arrest in Dallas puts more than your freedom at risk. Your driver’s license, your employment, your criminal record, and your insurance rates are all on the line, and some of those consequences start moving before you ever see a courtroom.
Texas DWI law under Tex. Penal Code § 49.04 covers everything from a first-offense Class B misdemeanor to a felony charge that can carry years in state prison. The type of charge you face depends on your history, whether anyone was injured, and whether a child was in the vehicle. Each scenario involves different punishment ranges, different evidence issues, and different deadlines.
We handle DWI cases at every level. Below you will find the specific DWI defense services we provide to clients in Dallas and across North Texas. Select the one that matches your situation to learn what the charge involves, what the State must prove, and where the case can be challenged.
A first DWI in Texas is a Class B misdemeanor that can mean jail time, fines, and a license suspension. We review the traffic stop, the arrest, and every test result to identify problems in the State's case before you make any decisions that could make things worse.
A second or third DWI in Texas carries mandatory jail time and longer license suspensions. We examine prior convictions for legal weaknesses, challenge the current evidence, and work to reduce the penalties you are facing right now.
A third DWI or a DWI involving serious injury can become a felony carrying years in prison. We review police procedures, chemical test results, and prior conviction records to find where the prosecution's case is vulnerable.
A DWI with a child passenger is a state jail felony in Texas, even on a first offense. We scrutinize the stop, arrest, and testing to challenge the charge and work to protect your parental rights and your freedom.
Breath and blood test results are only as reliable as the procedures used to collect and analyze them. We examine machine maintenance records, operator qualifications, blood draw protocols, and lab handling to challenge the number the State is relying on.
After a DWI arrest, you may have as few as 15 days to request a hearing to fight your license suspension. We represent you at ALR hearings, challenge the officer's basis for the stop, and work to keep your driving privileges intact.
If your license is suspended after a DWI, an occupational license may allow you to keep driving for work, school, and essential tasks. We handle the petition, documentation, and court process so you can stay on the road legally.
Intoxication assault is a third-degree felony. Intoxication manslaughter is a second-degree felony carrying up to 20 years. We analyze crash reconstruction, toxicology, witness statements, and every piece of evidence the State plans to use against you.
Texas has a zero-tolerance law for drivers under 21, meaning any detectable amount of alcohol can lead to charges. We review the stop, the testing, and the officer's observations to protect a young driver's record and future opportunities.
If you do not see your exact situation listed above, that does not mean we cannot help. DWI charges in Texas can involve overlapping issues, from license hearings and ignition interlock requirements to probation conditions and record-clearing options. Contact our law firm to discuss the specifics of your case.
Dallas DWI Lawyers is led by Gary Medlin, who has practiced criminal law in Texas for more than four decades. He is Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, a credential that requires ongoing testing and peer review. Before founding the firm, he spent nearly a decade as an assistant district attorney in Tarrant County, which means he understands how prosecutors build DWI cases from the inside.
That prosecutorial background shapes the way every DWI case is handled here. We know what evidence the State needs, where that evidence is weakest, and what procedural mistakes can change the outcome. We review the traffic stop, the officer’s observations, field sobriety test administration, breath or blood testing procedures, warrant affidavits, and administrative license revocation timelines because each of those stages can produce a problem the State cannot fix.
We prepare every case as if it is going to trial. That does not mean every case goes to trial. It means that when we sit down with a prosecutor to discuss your case, we have already identified the weaknesses, preserved the evidence, and built a defense position that gives you real leverage. Whether the right outcome is a dismissal, a reduction, or a jury verdict depends on the facts. Our job is to make sure you understand the options and the risks before you make that decision.
If you are facing a DWI charge in Dallas or anywhere in North Texas, the first step is a confidential case evaluation where we review the charge, the evidence, and the deadlines that apply to your case.
A DWI case moves fast, and the decisions you make early often shape the outcome. If you have been arrested or charged with DWI in Dallas, schedule a confidential case evaluation with our office. We will review the charge, the evidence, and the deadlines so you can make informed decisions about your defense.
