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DWI Georgetown, TX Trial Lawyers

Georgetown DWI Lawyers

Fighting for Your Best Possible Outcome Throughout Williamson County

If you were arrested for drunk or drugged driving in or around Georgetown, take action as soon as possible. Your driver’s license is on the line for an automatic suspension if you fail to act within 15 days. Along with this, you will be facing criminal penalties that can have a major impact on your life and leave you with a criminal record that can never be sealed. A permanent criminal record can put you at a disadvantage when trying to find a new job or a place to live. You may even have trouble when applying for education aid or a professional license in careers like real estate, pharmacy, nursing, and others. You need to fight back with a tough defense. The most effective way to accomplish that is with the help of a DWI defense lawyer who has experience in the local courts.

At Smith & Vinson Law Firm, we focus a primary part of our practice on Texas DWI defense. That means we handle these charges on a routine basis in the local courts. We know how the other side operates, what to expect, and how to investigate all aspects of your arrest to spot mistakes and weaknesses in the state’s evidence. We will conduct our own thorough examination of every part of your case, from why you were pulled over to how chemical tests were conducted, the state of the machinery used, and more. Through bold, straightforward action and a tenacious approach, we will do everything possible to help you achieve the best possible case result.

Ready to get started? Talk to a Georgetown, TX DWI attorney in a free initial consultation. Contact us at (512) 359-3743. Available 24/7.

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A DWI charge can have serious consequences, but you don’t have to face it alone. Our experienced team will fight to protect your rights, minimize penalties, and help you take control of your future.

DWI Charges in Texas

A DWI (driving while intoxicated) charge in Texas is levied when:

  • Operating a vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08 percent or higher as an adult;
  • Operating a vehicle with any detectable amount of alcohol in your system if you are under 21 years of age;
  • Operating a commercial vehicle with a BAC of .04 percent or higher as a CDL holder;
  • Operating a vehicle while lacking the normal use of your mental or physical faculties; or
  • Operating a vehicle while impaired from the use of drugs, whether street drugs, medical prescriptions, or over-the-counter medications such as sleep aids or allergy and cold medicines

To pull you over, a law enforcement officer must have probable cause. This means something in your driving behavior must have suggested that you were under the influence, such as weaving in and out of your lane or failing to stop at a traffic sign or signal.

DWI cases in Georgetown usually involve the Georgetown Police Department or Williamson County Sheriff’s Office, both of which use evidence collected during traffic stops and field testing. Local courts at the Williamson County Justice Center rely on patrol car video footage, body cams, and lab test results from Central Texas. DUI and DWI charges differ under state law: DUI charges typically apply only to drivers under 21, while most adults face DWI charges for suspected alcohol or drug impairment. These legal distinctions shape what defense options may be available and can impact long-term outcomes.

Texas Driver’s License Suspension for DWI

If police arrest you for DWI, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) will move to suspend your driver’s license unless you request a hearing within 15 days. DPS considers this an administrative process that is separate from your criminal case, which will proceed in a local court. If you do not request a hearing, your license will be suspended automatically.

The administrative license revocation (ALR) hearing usually occurs at the Williamson County Justice Center, giving you a chance to present testimony and challenge key facts behind your arrest. It is essential to act before the 15-day deadline passes, or you risk losing your license without a hearing. Our team assists at every step, walking you through the process, reviewing the evidence DPS relies on, and identifying mistakes or weaknesses that may impact the criminal DWI or DUI case. The hearing’s outcome can influence the direction of your defense, particularly when challenging inconsistencies or improper procedures.

The team at Smith & Vinson Law Firmrecommends securing legal counsel promptly to ensure you receive guidance during both the DPS hearing and criminal court process. Although license suspension can occur, we work to help you keep your driving privileges whenever possible.

DWI Penalties in Texas

A first DWI in Texas is classified as a Class B misdemeanor, which carries up to 180 days in jail and/or a fine of up to $2,000. You may also have to pay court costs and deal with probation or increased insurance premiums. Second and third offenses will involve even harsher consequences.

Even for a first-time DWI in Georgetown, judges may add penalties like ignition interlock devices, alcohol education classes, or more restrictive probation. Having a child passenger, high BAC, or other aggravating factors can lead to stiffer punishment. Local courts in Williamson County sometimes pursue more severe sentences based on community concerns. Inquiries about sealing or protecting your record after a case ends are common, but Texas law only allows certain relief for first-time DWI convictions, and eligibility depends on your situation.

  • Case Dismissed Intoxication Assault

    Our client had allegedly been drinking with friends after work. He woke up in the hospital after an accident that severely injured another person. We fought for our client in our negotiations with the prosecutor on his felony Intoxicated Assault charge and worked with the injured party’s insurance company on a plan to compensate her for her injuries. The felony was ultimately dismissed and reduced to a misdemeanor DWI charge.

  • NOT GUILTY DWI

    911 caller reported our client passed out in the middle of an intersection. Police arrived on scene, and would later find meth, cocaine, and THC gummies inside the car. There were also two open containers of alcohol in the front console. Client was very groggy and unintelligible but woke up pretty quickly after officers arrived. According to the officers, the client failed the field sobriety test. But, of course, they always say this.

  • Pre-Trial Diversion DWI Voluntary Blood Draw

    Our Client was pulled over and investigated for DWI. He was asked to perform Standard Field Sobriety Tests and subjected to an eye movement test. He also voluntarily provided a blood sample to be tested. The results were twice the legal limit. Our client has a prior felony conviction. The State waited a full 2 years after the incident and right before the deadline of the statute of limitations were to expire to file the charges against our Client.

  • Pre-Trial Diversion DWI Voluntary Blood Draw

    Our Client was pulled over and investigated for DWI. He was asked to perform Standard Field Sobriety Tests and subjected to an eye movement test. He also voluntarily provided a blood sample to be tested. The results were twice the legal limit.

  • Probation (was looking at 25 to life in prison) Felony DWI

    Our client was arrested and charged with DWI. The alleged BAC was 0.083. However, because he had 6 prior DWI’s and had previously been to prison multiple times, the client was facing 25 years to life in prison. The client accepted responsibility for the crime and our attorneys set this case for a sentencing hearing in front of the judge, where we put on a strong mitigation case with multiple witnesses. We were able to avoid prison or jail for the client. He was sentenced to probation.

  • Motion to Suppress Granted During Trial DWI .11 Blood Warrant

    This was the 2nd jury trial for this case. First one was a 4-2 hung jury for not guilty. This trial ended in a dismissal by the State mid-trial after we fought and won a motion to suppress. Client and his wife pulled off on the side of the road sleeping in truck with engine running. Client in driver seat with seat laid way back. Officers say they smelled odor of alcohol coming from vehicle but didn’t specify who in the car it was coming from.

  • Case Dismissed DWI

    Our client was charged with a DWI in Waco when he was caught crossing through a ditch to get to a frontage road during traffic. He admitted to having three drinks and performed SFSTs. However, he refused to provide breath or blood to the officers.

  • Case Dismissed DWI

    Our client left 6th Street at 2:00 AM after celebrating an anniversary and fell asleep at the wheel. He was arrested for DWI at 4:30 AM and blew a .138 on the breathalyzer.

  • Not Guilty DWI .22 Blood Warrant

    This was the 2nd time we tried this case. First one ended in a mistrial last year. 911 caller reported 2 people leaving a restaurant belligerent and stumbling. Officer arrived on scene, conducted field sobriety tests and arrested client for DWI. Client refused to provide a sample. Warrant was obtained and blood came back a .22.

  • Case Dismissed/Charges Reduced DWI With Child Passenger - Felony
  • Case Dismissed DWI

    Our client was stopped by a police officer for driving the wrong way down a one-way street. A Blood Warrant was issued, and the test came back .09. Our client was new to the area and attempting to get a job. Pleading guilty to a DWI was not an option. After negotiating with the prosecutor, our firm was able to get the DWI charge dismissed after successful completion of 18 months deferred prosecution.

  • Case Dismissed Felony DWI w/ Child Passenger

    After spending Thanksgiving Day with her family, our client drove home with her daughter in the backseat of her car. She was pulled over for speeding and given a warning. At that point, she should have been free to leave. Instead, a backup officer arrived on scene and demanded that the client step out of the car so he could perform an “investigation.”

  • Case Dismissed DWI

    Our client was stopped for a headlight that had gone out and was then arrested for and charged with DWI. He consented to a breath test and blew a .11. Upon reviewing the dash cam video, we discovered that the field sobriety tests were performed off camera. We knew that the video would not be usable in trial and used this information to pressure the prosecutor during our negotiations.

  • Case Dismissed DWI

    Our client, a veteran, fell asleep at the wheel and was involved in an accident. He was arrested for DWI and refused to give a breath or blood sample to the police. He came to us concerned that a DWI conviction would put an end to his military benefits. We received a plea offer for a DWI conviction with 15 months of probation, but we knew we could do better.

  • Case Dismissed 2nd DWI

    Our client was involved in a vehicle accident in La Grange where she was ejected from the vehicle and had to stay in the hospital. There was alcohol in the car, and she had prior DWIs. The ethanol levels in her blood came back at a .13 so she was charged with Driving While Intoxicated. This client was unaware that she was charged after she left the hospital which resulted in the charge of Bail Jumping. However she maintained that she had only an 8% functioning liver due and upon researching her medical hist

  • Motion to Suppress Granted; Case Dismissed DWI 2nd .209
  • Case Dismissed DWI

    Our client was pulled over for failure to signal intent to turn. The arresting officer claimed the vehicle accelerated at a high rate of speed (67 MPH in a 30 MPH zone) resulting in a chase. When our client stopped, the officer noted the smell of alcohol on our client’s breath.

  • Not Guilty DWI .24 Blood Warrant

    Our client, an older male working professional, was stopped for a traffic violation while leaving downtown Round Rock. A major issue arose with the blood analysis conducted by a DPS analyst who had a prior disciplinary history.

  • Not Guilty DWI .17 Blood Result

    A soldier on base at Fort Hood hit a parked car in the parking lot of his barracks while attempting to back into a parking space. A bystander called 911, believing the driver to be drunk. Military Police investigated the incident and performed field sobriety tests. The soldier was arrested for DWI and his blood was drawn for analysis. The lab results came back, showing an alleged blood alcohol content of 0.178.

  • Not Guilty 2nd DWI

    911 caller reported a major rollover, single car accident. EMS and fire arrived on scene. They had to break the window to get our client out of the car. He said he had swerved to miss a deer and had been up close to 18 hours before the crash. Police later arrived on scene, spoke to our client and he admitted to coming from a bar and drinking 2 martinis.

  • Case Dismissed; Charges Reduced Felony DWI

    Our client was arrested for her fourth DWI with an alleged BAC of 0.168. The State aggressively prosecuted this case and sought prison time. We were able to work with the client on a mitigation strategy that resulted in the State agreeing to drop the felony and offer probation on a misdemeanor, keeping the client out of jail.

  • Not Guilty 2nd DWI

    Our client was pulled over for a traffic violation. Officer smelled alcohol, client admitted to consuming a few drinks. Officer also noted slurred speech and bloodshot eyes. Client performed the SFST’s (roadside tests). Officer said he failed all 3, eye test, walk and turn and one-leg stand. Officer placed client under arrest and asked him for a sample of breath and/or blood. Client refused. Officer did not get a blood warrant.

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Bring Your Case to a Committed DWI Attorney in Georgetown, TX

Smith & Vinson Law Firm will challenge the details of your DWI arrest, including the reason for the stop, the methods of field sobriety testing, chemical test reliability, and any constitutional rights violations. Our DWI attorneys in Georgetown have the experience and training to help you navigate these serious charges. We represent clients in nearby communities such as Round Rock, Cedar Park, and throughout Williamson County.

Contact us at (512) 359-3743 today to speak with a Georgetown DWI lawyer.

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