DWI

JT Borah represents drivers who have been arrested by the Denton Police Department or the Denton County Sheriff's Office, and are facing drunk driving charges.  We have the experience necessary to help you navigate the criminal justice system and contest your DWI charges.  Let us negotiate on your behalf or represent you at trial against the Denton County Criminal District Attorney.

The penalties for a DWI offense are very serious, even if it is your first offense. The penalties include:

  • Jail time
  • Probation
  • Community service
  • Random testing for drug and alcohol use
  • Restricting your travel out of Texas
  • Fines, court costs and restitution
  • Attendance in alcohol treatment programs
  • DWI education classes
  • DWI Victim Impact classes

Criminal punishment aside, a DWI conviction can affect your life in many other ways. For example, a DWI conviction may result in suspension of your driver's license and increased auto insurance premiums. You will also have to pay a surcharge of $1,000 to $2,000 per year for your driver's license for a period of three years, under a recent change in Texas law. We want to help you avoid license suspension or obtain restricted status, which will allow you to drive for the purposes of work and household duties.

The consequences become more severe once you are charged with a second DWI offense. The state can suspend your driver's license for one year. During that time you will not be allowed an Occupational Driver's License. This restriction will affect both you and your family, as it will drastically affect your ability to work and deal with your family's needs.

The expertise our firm has gained over the years can help ease the impact of a DWI conviction on you and your family. We will put our experience to work for you to help you reach a favorable outcome, and we will work with you and the other parties involved in your case to prevent the full weight of the law from falling on you and your family.

Contact us online, or call us at (940) 566-4600 to set up a free consultation to learn more about your legal options.