Longview, TX DWI Law Firms & Lawyers

Well, because there are too many people like you: people getting arrested and charged with crimes.  It crowds the courts. Covid made it worse. The good news is there's nothing you can do about it, so there's no need to worry.

There is nothing you can do at this point but wait to see what happens. However, if you do get a charge of DUI contact an attorney and explain what you have posted here online. The police must provide you with certain rights before giving you a breath test and it certainly doesn't sound like they were given. If you get the DUI charge call me or another attorney as soon as you receive it.

Your case is most likely not in North Carolina. In North Carolina we have DWI not DUI. However, if some aspects of this type of case are universal. If law enforcement did everything properly and the .17 result is admissible. Your choices will most likely be to pled guilty or go to trial. .17**is over twice the legal limit in most states. There is no prosecutor or district attorney that I know of who would risk their career by reducing a DWI at .17 unless there is some serious defect with the case that would cause them to have a serious question about their ability to secure a conviction. You need to consult with an experienced DWI attorney to see if there are any defects in your case that could possibly be used to your advantage. However, like I said if everything was done properly, your attorney will most likely recommend a plea and will attempt to minimize the punishment aspect of a DWI conviction. It is a good thing that you were cooperative with highway patrol and have a good driving record. Often things like this are considered mitigating factors and could lessen any punishment you may receive. Good luck to you and please don't ever drive drunk again - remember it's not just you that's in danger on the road if you drive in that condition again.