Criminal Defense - DWI
DWI Defense in Angleton, TX
A DWI arrest sets a fast clock running — both in court and with your driver's license. Acting quickly matters.
How Texas Classifies DWI Charges
- First and second offense DWI are typically charged as misdemeanors.
- Third offense DWI, or any DWI involving injury or death to another person, is charged as a felony — and felony DWI convictions can carry a prison sentence ranging from 6 months up to life, depending on the circumstances.
- A DWI with a child passenger in the vehicle is also treated as a more serious offense under Texas law.
The Administrative License Revocation (ALR) Process
In Texas, your driver's license can be suspended through the Administrative License Revocation process shortly after a DWI arrest — regardless of the outcome of the criminal case itself. Requesting an ALR hearing quickly is one of the first steps in protecting your ability to drive.
What We Review in Every DWI Case
- Police conduct and whether standard protocols were followed
- Body camera footage and dash camera footage
- Field sobriety test administration
- Breath or blood test procedures and chain of custody