Grimes County DWI Attorney
DWI Defense Lawyer in Grimes County, Texas
Grimes County DWI lawyer Douglas W. Atkinson is committed to assisting clients who have been arrested for driving while intoxicated (DWI) or driving under the influence (DUI) in and around Grimes County, Texas. With a legal practice devoted exclusively to criminal defense, Mr. Atkinson has been able to dedicate his time and effort to defending clients just like you since 1998. He is experienced in dealing with all types of DWI and DUI-related charges throughout Grimes County, including:
After a drunk driving arrest, a driver will benefit from consulting a DWI attorney immediately. You have only 15 days to request an administrative license revocation (ALR) hearing. The failure to schedule this hearing will result in the automatic suspension of your driving privileges, regardless of whether you are eventually found guilty of DWI in criminal court. Fortunately, a Grimes County DWI attorney can schedule this hearing for you and can represent you at the hearing in order to offer you the best opportunity of reaching a positive outcome.
DWI Charges in Grimes County, TX
DWI, driving while intoxicated, is the criminal offense of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated, in a public place. Per Texas law, “intoxicated” is defined as not having the normal use of one’s physical and/or mental abilities due to alcohol and/or drugs, or having a blood alcohol or breath alcohol level of .08% or greater.
There are a number of aggressive and effective DWI defense strategies that a skilled lawyer may be able to utilize after taking on your case. Your lawyer will need to look at every single aspect of your arrest and charge in order to determine what strategy will work best for your particular circumstances. Some of the factors that your lawyer will need to consider include:
Why You Need a Grimes County DWI Lawyer
Facing any type of criminal charges without the assistance of a defense attorney can leave a person feeling unsure and helpless in regards to what their future holds. A Grimes County DWI conviction can leave a person facing jail time, heavy fines, community service, license suspension and probation. But with a talented and aggressive Grimes County DWI attorney at your side, you have the opportunity to avoid these penalties because your rights and interests will be protected at every step of the criminal court process.
Grimes County DWI defense lawyer Doug Atkinson takes on drunk driving cases throughout all of Grimes County, including in Anderson, Bedias, Iola, Navasota, Todd Mission, Richards, Shiro and Stoneham.
Arrested for drunk driving, DWI or DUI in Grimes County, Texas? Contact Grimes County DWI lawyer Doug Atkinson regarding your case!