DUI LAWYER AUSTIN TX
In Texas, DUI (Driving Under the Influence) applies specifically to minors under 21 with any detectable amount of alcohol — a much lower standard than the adult DWI charge. For adults, the charge is typically DWI. Either way, a charge in Austin triggers Travis County criminal court proceedings AND an Administrative License Revocation process with the Texas DPS. Our Austin DUI lawyers defend both charges aggressively.
Compensation Available
License protectionFighting the ALR hearing to prevent automatic suspension — must be requested within 15 days of arrest
Charge dismissalChallenging the stop, field sobriety tests, and chemical test reliability
Deferred adjudicationNo final conviction on your record upon successful probation completion
Reduced chargesNegotiating lesser charges when full dismissal is not achievable
ExpunctionFull record expunction when charges are dismissed — as if it never happened
Career protectionPreventing conviction consequences for professional licenses, CDLs, and background checks
Key Facts & Information
1
Challenge the Traffic Stop
Police must have reasonable suspicion to initiate a traffic stop. An unlawful stop suppresses all evidence gathered after it.
2
Attack Field Sobriety Tests
FSTs are subjective and affected by conditions unrelated to intoxication — medical conditions, uneven surfaces, and poor officer technique.
3
Question Breathalyzer Accuracy
Intoxilyzer 9000 machines require calibration and proper administration. Any deviation creates grounds to challenge the results.
4
Pursue Deferred Adjudication
First-time offenders may qualify for deferred adjudication — completing probation without a final conviction entering your record.
5
Request ALR Hearing
15-day deadline from arrest to request the hearing that protects your license — our attorneys file immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between DUI and DWI in Texas?▾
DUI applies to minors under 21 with any detectable alcohol. DWI applies to adults with BAC of 0.08%+ or impairment from any substance. Adults are almost always charged with DWI.
What is the 15-day ALR deadline?▾
A DWI/DUI arrest triggers an automatic license revocation unless you request an ALR hearing within 15 days. Our attorneys request this immediately upon retention.
Can a DUI be dismissed in Austin?▾
Yes. Charges are dismissed when the stop was unlawful, the breathalyzer was improperly administered, or the State cannot prove the charge beyond a reasonable doubt.
Will a DUI affect my college applications?▾
A DUI conviction creates a permanent criminal record that must be disclosed on many college applications. Deferred adjudication or dismissal significantly reduces this impact.