DWI DEFENSE LAWYER

Serious Lawyers For Serious Charges

When Facing Criminal Charges, Every Second Counts

STEVEN C. LEE & ASSOCIATES

A DWI charge is a serious criminal offense with life changing consequences upon conviction, so finding the right DWI Defense Lawyer in Austin is a necessity. We hold the record for the Highest BAC Dismissal of a DWI charge in Texas (.265*). With over 30 years of experience helping Austin, there is no better choice for DWI defense than Steven C. Lee & Associates.

DISCUSS YOUR DWI CASE

Clients charged with or arrested for DWI or DUI often ask, "Will I go to jail?" and, "Can I afford an attorney?". Initial consultations are FREE and confidential. Call today to discuss how we can help with your DWI case.

HIRE AN AUSTIN DWI LAWYER

The most important thing when it comes to fighting a DWI charge is having an experienced DWI attorney who's been through the process before and has come out on top. Our proven track record speaks for itself.

FIGHT YOUR DWI CHARGES

DWI charges are serious and can change the course of your life. We will cast doubt on the evidence against you and fight the prosecution to make sure your DWI costs you as little as is possible.

AVOID A DWI CONVICTION

Helping you avoid the legal and social stigma of a DWI charge is our primary concern. We have successfully helped thousands of people by winning cases or having their charges reduced. Don't let a DWI charge tarnish your record.

DWI charges can cost you far more than money. Let us reduce the consequences. Speak with Steve

AUSTIN DWI DEFENSE

Different types of DWIs have different consequences. Knowledge is power - find out all you can about DWI charges from Steven C. Lee & Associates.

DRIVER'S LICENSE SUSPENSION

Losing your license hurts

Most DWIs result in automatic suspension of your driving privileges. That means you have to get an occupational license just to go to work. What most people don't know is that if you act quick enough, we can hold a hearing and contest the suspension of your driver's license prior to a final ruling on your case. You only have fifteen days from the date you get arrested, so act fast and call an Austin DWI attorney from Steven C. Lee & Associates today.

UNDERAGE DWI/DUI

DWIs can be career killers

A common issue in the State of Texas, especially in Austin and San Marcos, is the arrest of persons under the age of 21 for Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) or Driving Under the Influence (DUI). The consequences for a person under 21 convicted of a DWI or DUI can be extremely devastating. It can limit certain employment opportunities and professional associations. Don't let a mistake follow you for the rest of your life. Call now for help.

MULTIPLE DWI DUI CONVICTIONS

Repeat DWIs have stiffer penalties

The State of Texas and federal government are aggressively prosecuting individuals trying to clear our roads of drunk drivers. If you have a prior DWI or DUI conviction on your record and you are arrested for a second, third, fourth, or subsequent DWI/DUI, the punishments are greatly enhanced and will be harsh. With a previous DWI or DUI conviction it can feel like there’s no chance to fight a new DWI charge. We can help, even after you've been arrested.

NO REFUSAL DWI

Austin No Refusal Weekends

About half of the people arrested for DWI refuse to consent to breath or blood samples. The Austin police department can use search warrants to obtain blood samples as a way of combating these refusals. If this has happened to you, don't lose hope. It is extremely difficult to prove a DWI or DUI charge based solely on the analysis of these blood samples, and the prosecution cannot use the refusal as evidence of guilt. We agressively fight No Refusal DWI Charges!

CDL's & DWI

Strategic CDL DWI Defense

If you drive for a living, particularly if you drive for a trucking company, the charge of CDL DWI can revoke your Commercial Driver's License for the period of one year before even going to Court. A DWI or DUI conviction, even when driving your private vehicle can have the same effect on your employment as a conviction while driving for work. Protect your family's livelihood and get back on the road. Our experienced CDL DWI attorneys offer free help, just a phone call away.

TEXAS DWI SURCHARGES

Texas Driver Responsibility Program

Drivers who receive a conviction of DWI or a DWI related offense are required to pay an annual surcharge for three years from the date of conviction. These surcharges are cumulative and are automatically assessed for DWI and DWI related convictions. Failure to pay these surcharges results in a default and a suspension of your driver's license. DWI charges can be expensive, even years after the fact. The best thing you can do is hire an Austin DWI attorney to help minimize your damages.

AUSTIN DWI HELP

Once a police officer decides that you have committed even a minor traffic offense, he or she has the right to stop you. From the moment you pull over. the officer will be checking for any sign of intoxication, including open alcohol containers, slurred speech, smell of alcohol, blood shot eyes, unsteady movements, and inability to respond to verbal requests. Once the officer notices any of these signs, you will be asked to perform a series of standardized field sobriety tests. These tests generally consist of mental and physical tasks that supposedly indicate whether a driver is intoxicated. However, such tasks can prove to be quite difficult for even sober drivers. Moreover, the tests need to be administered properly by the officer or they are of questionable diagnostic value. For these reasons, you have the right to refuse field sobriety testing. Refusal, however, will almost always lead to the officer requesting you submit to breath or blood testing. Again, you have the right to refuse, and probably should! Although your refusal can be held against you in court, it also drastically limits the amount of evidence the prosecution has against you.

If you are arrested for Driving While Intoxicated, you face not only criminal prosecution, but suspension of your driving privileges. Providing a breath or blood specimen of .08 or higher may result in a suspension of your driver’s license. However, you are entitled to a hearing to challenge the suspension if a proper request is made within 15 days of arrest. A failure to make a timely request results in an automatic suspension of your license for at least 90 days. Once a hearing is requested, an experienced and knowledgable attorney is critical to challenging the suspension. Should your license be suspended, you will not be able to drive legally without an occupational driver's license. Once again, in most cases, a qualified lawyer is essential to maintaining your freedom to drive when and as necessary.

Upon conviction of a Class B misdemeanor, first time offenders face jail time of up to 180 days and a fine of up to $2,000, plus the suspension of their driver's license. If you've been previously convicted, or if it is proven that you were operating a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol level of over 0.15, your charge will be enhanced to a Class A misdemeanor, exposing you to jail time of up to one year as well as a fine up to $4,000, plus the suspension of your license. A conviction for a third drunk driving offense is a felony with a minimum 2 year prison term and a $10,000 fine, plus an enhanced suspension of your driver's license. Moreover, any driving while intoxicated conviction will subject you to a driver's license surcharge ranging from $1,000 to $2,500 per year, for three consecutive years after conviction.

HOW TO HANDLE A DWI

Much of the state's ability to prosecute you comes from how you handle the arrest process. The choices you make then effect how easy it is to defend you in court.

POLICE DWI QUESTIONING

When you first get pulled over, the way you respond to the officer's questions determine how things will go from there. You have the right to not answer any questions, but watch out, if you seem too unresponsive it won't look good.

DWI FIELD SOBRIETY TESTS

Field Sobriety Tests are designed to make you fail. Most sober people cannot pass a field sobriety test. Although refusing to do them does result in the automatic suspension of your license, it sometimes is the best move.

BREATHYLIZER DWI TESTS

If an officer suspects you of a DWI, they will most likely ask you to take a breath test. These tests are often unreliable. If you've had anything to drink, it is probably worth refusing to blow. This cannot be used as evidence against you.

HIRE AN AUSTIN DWI ATTORNEY

The less evidence against you that the state has, the higher your chances of avoiding conviction are. Be respectful, but also be smart, and hire an experienced DWI attorney in the event that you get charged with a DWI.

HIRE AN AUSTIN DWI LAWYER TODAY

The call & appointment are free and confidential with no obligation. All of our legal fees are disclosed up front.

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603 W. 17th Street, Austin, TX 78701 512-236-1300 512-236-1313 slee@steveleelaw.com CriminalDefenseAustinTX.com