1st DWI: What to expect, penalties and defense strategy

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First offense drunk driving attorney in Austin, TX 
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If you were just arrested for your 1st DWI charge, the best thing that you can do is hire Diana Buss, an experienced criminal defense attorney, to help you with your case. 

DWI court cases last a long time, usually 6 months to a year, requiring multiple court appearances. With Diana by your side, you will feel confident knowing that you are getting the best representation, and the best chance of a great outcome for your case. Don't leave the outcome of your 1st drunk driving offense to chance. Hire an attorney with experience in representing clients with DWI charges. 

Drunk driving attorney Diana Buss has worked on hundreds of DWI cases, helping her clients get their cases dismissed entirely or greatly reduce their charges. 

What to expect - what happens when you get a DWI in Austin, TX
- DWI cases usually last between 6 months to a year, requiring multiple court appearances. 
- Your license will likely be revoked or suspended. 
​- A DWI is given to someone driving a car with a Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) of .08% or more. If your BAC was greater than .15%, you will likely receive an ignition interlock device in your car (a breathalyzer installed in your car that you must breathe into before the car will start). If you breathe anything above a 0, the car will not start. It is also equipped with a camera to ensure that you (the driver) are the one breathing into the device. 

1st Offense DWI Penalties:
- If your BAC was less than .15%, this will be a Class B misdemeanor if you are convicted.  
- If your BAC was greater than .15%, this will be a Class A misdemeanor if you are convicted. 
- If convicted, you will likely pay fines from $2,000 to $4,000. 
- Your license will likely be suspended for 90 days to 12 months. 
- You may be required to spend 72 hours to 6 months in jail (or up to one year in jail if BAC was more than .15%).
- You can opt or may be required to have an ignition interlock device installed in your car, which will remain in your car for the duration of your case. 
- You may be required to take and complete a DWI education program and do community service.
- You may be sentenced to probation if convicted.  

Defense Strategy
Diana has years of experience in getting her clients the best outcome with their first DWI charges. Some clients need help getting and staying sober. If that sounds like you or a loved one, Diana has the resources to help clients make healthy, lasting changes in their lives around drugs and alcohol. Other strategies include opting for community service, voluntarily completing community service or alcohol and drug awareness classes in Austin, TX, or voluntarily opting to have an ignition interlock device installed on your car. Contact Diana today for a free consultation to see how she can help you with your first DWI charge. 

If you are pulled over and found to have a BAC of greater than .08%, then you will be arrested for a DWI. If this happens, the best thing that you can do is hire Diana Buss to represent you in your DWI case. 

​Call The Law Office of Diana E. Buss today!