The Texas DWI lawyers at Trichter & Murphy, P.C., have over 40 years of combined legal experience. Principal Attorney, J. Gary Trichter has spent over 27 years fighting Drunk Driving charges. The Texas Drunk Driving attorneys at Trichter & Murphy, P.C. aggressively defend those arrested and charged with a crime related to any of the following matters:

• Drunk Driving DUI/DWI in Austin
  
• Drunk Driving Related Traffic Crimes in Austin
• Drunk Driving Related Boating Crimes in Austin
• Administrative License Revocation Hearings in Austin

In addition to the above, the Texas DWI lawyers at Trichter & Murphy, P.C. defend many other Drunk Driving related criminal charges.  If you are facing Drunk Driving charges in Austin don't hesitate!  Contact Gary Trichter at 866-769-3914 or email us using the contact form in the left column immediately to protect your freedom.

Attention Veterans: Our firm thanks you for your patriotic devotion and sacrifices to our country. In appreciation of your unselfish service, we will provide ALR legal services in Houston for any documented combat veteran at half price. Moreover, we will not charge an ALR fee for a documented disabled combat veteran. Basic expenses, however, will still be the responsibility of the client.

Driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol, illicit drugs, or medications will typically result in police apprehension and subsequent court proceedings.  Following a DUI arrest, a DMV Per Se hearing must be requested within ten days of arrest, or a suspect's right to a hearing may be waived and driving privileges may be suspended. Further, a criminal case will likely be prosecuted against a suspect, which can result in fines, community service, and jail time.  A conviction for either charge remains on a suspect's record for up to seven years, and any future arrests for DUI within that period will result in long-term license revocation and mandatory jail time.

What is DUI and DWI?

DUI is short for Driving Under the Influence and DWI is short for Driving While Intoxicated.  A DUI/DWI  is a criminal offense that says a person may not drive a motor vehicle in a public place while "intoxicated.”  

What does "intoxicated" mean?

"Intoxicated" is defined by the Texas DWI statute in two ways. First, a person is intoxicated when he or she drives and when, through the use of an alcoholic beverage, drug, controlled substance, or any combination thereof, has lost the normal use of either his or her mental or physical faculties. Second, a person is intoxicated when he or she drives and has an alcohol concentration of .08 or more in their body.

If I am arrested for a DUI, will I lose my license?

Yes, the law enforcement officer will seize your license if you are arrested for DUI with an unlawful BAC, or after you refuse to submit to a chemical or physical test. Your license will be seized, and the officer will issue you a traffic ticket, which acts as both a temporary driver`s license and as your notice of suspension.

If I decide to submit to chemical testing and my alcohol concentration is less than .08, can I still lose my license?

Yes, but this is usually the result of a subsequent criminal conviction for DWI or a related offense. For your driver's license to automatically be suspended as a result of chemical testing, the alcohol concentration taken from your blood, breath, or urine must be .08 or more while driving.