DWI Lawyer in Houston, Texas

Have you been criminally charged with drunk driving?

The state of Texas does not take a lenient stance on driving under the influence; the DWI penalties are severe and will not be something that can be overcome in a single night. Penalties, such as the Ignition Interlock Device and annual surcharges, will haunt the convicted and will prove to be incredibly difficult to deal with. For this reason, it is important to realize that the best thing that you can do for yourself against being criminally charged is to seek the legal representation of a Houston criminal defense attorney that you can trust. I, Attorney Ned Barnett, know how daunting it can be to deal with a criminal charge of a DWI, however, I also recognize that a criminal charge does not equate to a criminal conviction.

By working with me and my entire legal team, you will be able to be confident knowing that you will have an experienced advocate on your side that you can truly rely upon. At our firm, we have the dedication necessary to truly invest the necessary hours and manpower in our client's cases. You can rest easier knowing that should we take on your case that we will do everything that we can to helping you reach the desirable outcome that you desire. This will include challenging all aspects of the DWI evidence that you find yourself facing.

Houston DWI Attorney: Challenging DUI Testing

In almost every DWI arrest process, it is important to realize that the arresting officer will utilize what is known as a DUI testing to determine the level of impairment of the subject. These will range from field sobriety tests to breath and blood tests and even urine tests. Despite the popular myth that a failed DUI test is the final nail in the coffin of a test, the truth is that every test is defensible - and at my firm, I know the steps to take to challenge the evidence.

For example, one of the preliminary tests used in the arrest process is known as field sobriety tests. Over the years, these have gained credibility because the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has worked to standardize these tests, however, they are still not foolproof. The biggest error known in these tests is the fact that they are purely subjective - they do not have any scientific backing and rather are judge purely on the opinion of the officer. There are many extenuating circumstances and factors that can come into play - causing even a sober person to appear as if they have "failed."

The breath test, on the other hand, is not a subjective test. As a scientific test, the breath test utilized a machine known as the Breathalyzer to analyze a breath sample given by the defendant. This sample will determine the amount of alcohol that the subject has in their system. The main problem with this test is in the training of the officer and the handling of the machine. If the machine is not calibrated properly or is exposed to interfering compounds, it can give a false reading. Also, it is known that the machine has a difficult time differentiating between deep breaths from the lungs and shallow mouth breathing - meaning that any alcohol existing in the mouth can cause a seriously skew the results.

The blood test is often believed to be the most reliable of the tests, however, is not perfect and is known to sometimes cause serious flaws. In these tests, the administration of the test is not usually the aspect that is most often challenged. Rather, it is the handling of the material for the testing. If the draw spot is not sanitized perfectly, if the sample is not stored correctly, if the right amount of anticoagulants and preservatives are not mixed in or if the chain of custody is broken, the results could be wrong.

DWI Defense Lawyer Serving Houston, TX

When you are dealing with the possibility of a DWI conviction, it is extremely important that you do not hesitate to consult with a Houston DWI attorney that you can rely on. At my firm, I have extensive experience in criminal law and am prepared to go the distance for my clients. Should you choose to work with us, you will be able to be confident knowing that we will go the distance for you.

If you have been arrested for drunk driving, please do not hesitate to contact a Houston DWI lawyer from my firm for help in defending your legal rights.