How to Fight a DWI in Texas- In the event that you end up finding yourself charged with a DWI in the state of Texas, chances are you may already likely be aware of just how serious the consequences are. However, it’s important to keep in mind that you can fight this type of charge, and it’s also worth noting that everything you do after your arrest and during all legal proceedings can help make everything easier to fight the charge itself.
Here are four of the most useful tips that can help make your DWI arrest much easier to fight.
*First and foremost, perhaps the most important tip to make note of that will help to make your DWI arrest easier to fight is to always believe that you will be able to fight your case. No matter what, never allow the police to make you believe that a case against you is as airtight as it could possibly be. After all, the jury is ultimately who decides whether or not to convict you, and the opinion of the police is just that – an opinion. Always start with the overall mindset that you will always be able ti fight your case.
*Another useful tip that can help make your DWI arrest much easier to fight is to always refuse to take the chemical test. Nearly every DWI case will result in you being offered to take either a chemical breath or blood test, the results of which are more often accurate than those that are obtained from a roadside breath test, thereby making them much more difficult to challenge in a court of law. Despite the fact that current implied consent laws state that you agree to be subject to chemical DWI testing, you are legally entitled to refuse such testing. Politely decline to take part in a chemical test since this could end up incriminating you later on. Unfortunately, this could result in your driver’s license being suspended; however, it could also mean the difference between being criminally convicted and being free.
*One other important tip to help make your DWI arrest easier to fight is to always request every bit of evidence. Discovery is extremely important when it comes to DWI cases, and you always have every right to know all of the evidence that’s against you. Keep in mind, however, that the district attorney will never simply volunteer information; however, there are many different ways in which you will be able to gather evidence, such as serving a discovery demand and bringing Freedom of Information Act requests to law enforcement agencies. All of this will help you to determine exactly where the state’s case against you is weak enough so that you will be able to fight your case.
*Another useful tip to help with making your DWI arrest easier to fight is to begin working on your case immediately. Timelines are always strict when it comes to these types of cases, as you may end up appearing before a judge within the span of a few hours or a few days following your arrest. Furthermore, in the event that you want to contest the suspension of your driver’s license due to refusing to submit to chemical testing, you will only have a total of 15 days from the date of your arrest to do this. It’s extremely important to work as quickly as possible in order to track down witnesses, obtain evidence, and build up your defense.
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