Got a DWI Over the Holidays? Hire a DWI Defense Attorney Now

 Posted on January 19, 2023 in Criminal Defense

Statistically speaking, summer sees a larger share of fatal DWI car crashes, while DWIs in general drop during the winter months. However, there is a notable exception to this: The winter holidays. Work and family parties, seasonal depression, and holiday financial bonuses are all reasons that people find themselves out drinking a larger amount than allows them to safely drive home, causing a large increase in the number of crashes that happen around Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Eve. In fact, New Year’s Day is the deadliest day of the year for fatal drunk driving accidents. 

If you got popped for DWI this holiday season, you might still be reeling from the professional and societal consequences you are already facing. Your driver’s license has likely been taken from you, your car may still be impounded, and you may have gotten into an accident that is extremely expensive or which injured yourself or another person. Whatever the circumstances are in your case, having a hard-hitting Texas DWI defense attorney can help your chances of reducing the charges against you and securing a favorable outcome in your case. 

What Are the Consequences of a Holiday DWI? 

Getting a DWI over the holidays does not carry any additional consequences, but a DWI certainly carries serious enough penalties without any enhancement. A first-time DWI allows the defendant to be charged up to $2,000 in fines and to spend up to 180 days in jail with a minimum of three mandatory jail days. Driver’s licenses are usually suspended for a year, making it difficult or impossible to get to work or take kids to school. 

Second, third, and subsequent offenses allow for increasingly harsh penalties, especially if there is a child under 16 in the car or if the DWI causes a crash that causes serious bodily damage or death. You could be facing tens of thousands of dollars in fines, many years in prison, and long-term loss of your driver’s license. 

How Does a Lawyer Help Fight a DWI Charge? 

The defense your lawyer creates for your case will depend largely on the circumstances surrounding it. A lawyer may question the legitimacy of the blood alcohol test, the police’s evidence for pulling you over, or your contribution to an accident. Other times, it may mean negotiating a plea deal or helping you avoid jail time in favor of attending driving school. Because criminal defense attorneys have worked with many cases, they know the prosecutors in your area, can anticipate the likely outcome in your case, and help you weigh your options. 

Call a Dallas-Fort Worth DWI Lawyer Now

The consequences for a DWI can be extremely serious, especially if this is not your first DWI charge. Protect your future by getting the best possible Tarrant County DWI defense attorney in your corner. Call The Crowder Law Firm, P.C. today at 214-544-0061 to schedule a confidential consultation. 

Sources: 

https://www.nhtsa.gov/drunk-driving/drive-sober-or-get-pulled-over-1

https://www.txdot.gov/safety/driving-laws/impaired-driving.html