DWI Charges
Harris County prosecutes DWI more aggressively than almost anywhere in the State. A DWI can have serious penalties and you can face serious consequences that can affect the rest of your life.
An experienced Houston DWI lawyer can guide you through the process and make sure that someone is fighting for you. Tim Ballengee will help protect your rights and make sure that you get the best result possible. He will tirelessly defend you and will use years of experience in Harris County to reach the solution that is best for each client.
Harris County tops the nation in DWI fatalities and DWI accidents. As a result, the District Attorney’s Office prosecutes DWI in Houston vigorously.
The State of Texas has determined that a simple DWI can be punished many different ways depending on the circumstances involved. For instance, the punishment ranges may change significantly for an alcohol concentration above .15, or if there is a child in the car, or involved an injury or death. It is important to have a Houston DWI lawyer that understands the law, the enforcement tactics, and prosecution strategies to obtain the best solution.
DWI cases require a great deal of legal and procedural knowledge. Tim Ballengee has handled hundreds of the most serious DWI cases in Harris County both as a prosecutor and Houston DWI defense attorney. He knows when to challenge probable cause and how to suppress a warrant or blood result that was illegally obtained. Tim Ballengee understands the best and most effective ways to confront the prosecutors and law enforcement to protect your rights. Contact the Ballengee Law Firm today to set up a free consultation with an experienced Houston DWI attorney at (713) 489-4700.
Typical Houston DWI Cases in Harris County:
Driving While Intoxicated
Driving While Intoxicated – Child Passenger
Driving While Intoxicated – 3rd Offender
Intoxication Assault
Intoxicated Manslaughter