Texas' intoxication law states anyone operating a motor vehicle in a public place while intoxicated is guilty of the offense of Driving While Intoxicated (DWI). The state could prove intoxication by showing the person does not have the normal use of their mental or physical faculties due to the use of alcohol, a drug, or both or by having an alcohol content of 0.08 percent or more. There are increasing numbers of DWI cases involving prescription medication in addition to alcohol-related arrests. Ronnie Yeates is a nonjudgmental Conroe DWI Attorney who understands people make mistakes. He will sit down with you and listens to your story.
DWI (Driving While Intoxicated) is taken very seriously in the Conroe area. This crime is one of the more common offenses, but Texas does not take it lightly. The penalties for misdemeanor DWI First could be incarceration for up to one year in the County Jail, fines as high as $4,000, and up to $6000 in civil fees. DWI convictions can severely affect your reputation and career prospects and make daily transportation difficult. Therefore, your first step should be to get into contact with legal representation.
A suspended driver's license and legal fees are just a few considerations you should make if you have been arrested for DWI. A knowledgeable DWI defense attorney is recommended for sound legal advice. Ronnie Yeates will help you navigate the process, regardless of the nature of your case. Ronnie Yeates is a Conroe DWI Attorney with more than two decades of criminal trial experience and is dedicated to protecting his client's rights. Ronnie Yeates is passionate about helping clients find strategies to protect their reputations.
Although being pulled over doesn't automatically mean you will be arrested, this is usually the beginning of any DWI arrest. A typical procedure is to pull you over and ask whether you were drinking. The officer may also administer field sobriety testing. If they believe you have "failed" these tests, they will arrest you for DWI. Often, the arresting officer doesn't read you your rights when you are arrested. Technically, Miranda rights only apply if the officers intend to question you and you are in custody. Failure to read your rights does not mean you will be released from jail. Even though you may not have had your Miranda rights read, the police can still use any statements you make as evidence while you are in custody.
Most patrol cars have recording equipment, and most officers have body-worn cameras. Both are useful for safety and accessible evidence collection. An officer may read you a statutory warning and ask you to provide a breath or blood sample. Although you may refuse to provide a sample, officers will often seek a warrant for the sample collection. If you need a DWI attorney in the Conroe area, call Ronnie Yeates. Ronnie Yeates knows how the legal system views individuals being accused of DWI. Ronnie is an experienced Conroe DWI attorney who will protect your rights.