Montgomery County DWI Lawyer

First Offense DWI Charges in Montgomery County, Texas

If this is your first Montgomery County DWI offense, and your first arrest, it is very possible that your attorney may be able to secure community service or another minor penalty in lieu of jail time. Additionally, having no prior convictions will work in your favor in regards to your attorney’s ability to have charges dropped or to secure an acquittal on your behalf.

First offense DWI charges, however, are still serious and may result in jail time if you do not have proper representation and a strong defense built on your behalf. Montgomery County DWI defense lawyer Doug Atkinson is experienced in dealing with clients who have received their first DWI charge. Although leniency is more likely in these instances, attorney Atkinson will still fight aggressively to defend your rights, driving privileges and freedom. This includes representation throughout the criminal court process as well as at ALR hearings.

Montgomery County DWI Penalties: First Drunk Driving Offense

The penalties which may be assessed for a first DWI offense in Montgomery County, Texas include the following:

72 hour minimum - 6 month maximum jail sentence
24 to 100 hours of community service
DWI probation for 2 years
Fines of up to $2,000

Many first time offenders are able to obtain DWI probation rather than serve jail time. Probation consists of the following stipulations:

Drug / alcohol evaluation
DWI education classes (started within 180 days of conviction)
MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) Victim Impact Panel
Clean criminal record
Monthly supervision fee of $25 to $40
Community service

Montgomery County DWI Defense Lawyer Doug Atkinson

Montgomery County DWI lawyer Doug Atkinson has been practicing criminal defense since 1998 and has helped hundreds of clients who were facing driving while intoxicated charges. Any drunk driving crimes throughout Texas are taken seriously by law enforcement and prosecutors. As such, attorney Atkinson recognized the seriousness of even a first offense DWI and therefore provides aggressive defense for his clients to help them avoid a conviction, license suspension and jail time.

If you have been arrested for a first offense DWI, contact Montgomery County DWI defense attorney Doug Atkinson today!