Don't Gamble with Your Future
In Galveston, hundreds of drivers are arrested for driving while intoxicated every year. The city saw 83 alcohol-related collisions in 2023. Whether the driver was involved in a crash or not, a DWI conviction can lead to life-altering consequences. These may include a lengthy license suspension, hefty fines, and even jail time.
Protect your rights and your freedom. Our experienced Galveston DWI lawyers are ready to fight for you.
Galveston DWI Charges: We’ve Got You Covered
Our DWI lawyers provide skilled legal representation for all types of DWI charges in Galveston, Texas.
First DWI
Even a first DWI conviction can lead to serious penalties in Texas, including jail time, fines, and temporary suspension of your driver’s license for up to one year. We'll fight to protect your rights, exploring alternative sentencing options like deferred adjudication. We’ll aggressively fight to protect your driver’s license, and help you obtain an occupational license in the event of a temporary suspension.
Second DWI
A second DWI offense carries increasingly harsh penalties. Our experienced lawyers are here to guide you and advocate for your rights, holding the prosecutor to their burden of proof.
Third DWI
A third DWI is a felony offense in Texas. A felony conviction will affect your career, your public reputation, and your Second Amendment rights. Our lawyers are ready to work toward the best possible resolution.
Felony DWI
Many types of DWIs are charged as felonies. Since a felony record can have such a massive impact on your life, this is the time to fight hard. We’ll build a strong defense strategy to protect your future.
Commercial DWI
Commercial truck drivers face particularly serious consequences when arrested for driving while intoxicated. Whether you were on the clock or driving on your own time, we’ll do what we can to protect your CDL and your livelihood.
DUI with a Child Passenger
A DWI arrest with a child under 15 in the car can be charged as a felony. We provide compassionate and effective legal representation for these charges.
Underage DUI
We understand that a one-time mistake shouldn’t define the rest of a young person’s life. We’re experienced in defending individuals under 21 who are facing DUI charges.
DWI with Drugs
Alcohol is not the only drug that can lead to a DWI arrest in Galveston. Whether the drug was a legal prescription or a controlled substance, we’re ready to fight drugged driving charges.
Intoxication Assault
A DWI-related crash that causes a serious injury is charged as intoxication assault, a third-degree felony in Texas. We provide strong legal representation if you are facing this charge.
Intoxication Manslaughter
If you've been charged with intoxication manslaughter, a second-degree felony in Texas, you need legal representation immediately. A conviction could lead to decades in prison.
Building Your DWI Defense in Galveston
Our Galveston DWI lawyers will craft a strong defense strategy tailored to your circumstances. We’ll ask the following questions:
- Traffic stop legality: Was there a valid reason for the police officer to stop your vehicle?
- Probable cause: Did the police have sufficient reason to believe you were driving while intoxicated?
- Field sobriety test accuracy: Could there have been other reasons that you failed a subjective field sobriety test?
- Breath and blood test results: Were breathalyzer and blood tests performed according to protocol?
When law enforcement officers don’t respect the constitutional rights of citizens, the government’s case against a defendant can become weaker.
Strategic DWI Defense from Start to Finish
When you hire us for your DWI defense, here's what you can expect.
In-Depth Investigation
We will leave no stone unturned as we examine every detail of your arrest. We’ll consider whether the prosecution has enough evidence to support a conviction and build a comprehensive defense strategy from there.
Negotiating with the Prosecutor
Our experienced DWI attorneys are skilled negotiators, and we will work tirelessly to get a favorable plea deal. Through these negotiations, we might secure a deferred sentence or have your DWI charges reduced or even dismissed.
Protecting Your Driving Privileges
Most Galveston residents rely on their cars to get around the city. Our lawyers will fight to protect your driving privileges so that you can keep working and carrying out your daily responsibilities.
Representing You in Court
If your case goes to trial, our Galveston DWI attorneys have the experience and litigation skills needed to advocate powerfully on your behalf.
What to Do If You’re Arrested for DWI in Galveston
A DWI arrest is confusing and stressful. Remember these tips to protect your rights:
- Stay calm and be respectful: Do not argue with the police, but refrain from admitting guilt.
- Exercise your right to remain silent: Politely state that you wish to exercise your constitutional rights to remain silent and to speak with an attorney.
- Do not consent to searches: State clearly that you do not consent to a warrantless search, but do not physically try to prevent officers from searching your vehicle.
- Contact Turnbull Legal Group right away: Call us immediately after your arrest so we can start protecting your interests.
The police may try every tactic available to get you to talk. They want you to say something that could later be used against you. Resist the temptation to speak until you’ve consulted our Galveston DWI lawyers.
DWI Laws in Galveston
Our DWI lawyers stay abreast of all state and local DWI laws and use this knowledge to advocate for you every step of the way. We don’t leave even one legal avenue unexplored when creating your defense strategy.
DWI Penalties in Galveston
Texas has some of the strictest DWI laws in the country. These are the potential penalties for a conviction:
Other charges are more serious and come with enhanced penalties:
The effects of a DWI go far beyond fines and potential prison time. Other potential consequences include the following:
- Installing and paying for an ignition interlock device
- Attending a DWI education program
- Completing community service hours
- Paying court costs
- Paying increased insurance rates
Even after your sentence is served, you could be paying a high price for your conviction for years. Don’t take a chance by fighting DWI charges alone.
Don't Lose Your License — Act Within 15 Days
Following a DWI arrest in Texas, you have only 15 days to request an Administrative License Revocation (ALR) hearing. This hearing is critical to preventing your license from being suspended automatically.
Our skilled DWI attorneys will act swiftly to request this hearing and begin building a strong case to protect your driving privileges.
Take Action Now — Secure Your Free Consultation
Learn how we’ll fight your DWI charges. Call us today for a free case review and let our Galveston DWI attorneys put their experience to work for you.
