One Bad Night Doesn't Have to Ruin Your Future.

A DWI arrest is terrifying, but it is not a conviction. Science is flawed, police make mistakes, and rights are violated. We scrutinize every second of the arrest video and every line of the lab report to build your defense.

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The Clock is Ticking (The 15-Day Rule)

Most people think their court date is the first deadline. They are wrong.

If you are arrested for DWI in Texas, your driver’s license will be automatically suspended unless you request an Administrative License Revocation (ALR) Hearing within 15 days of your arrest.

At Saffold Law, we file this request immediately. This hearing is our first opportunity to cross-examine the arresting officer under oath, often revealing weaknesses in the case before we even step foot in a criminal courtroom.

Understanding the Charge: DUI vs. DWI

In Texas, the terms are often used interchangeably, but legally they are different:

DWI (Driving While Intoxicated): For adults (21+) operating a vehicle with a BAC of .08% or higher, or loss of mental/physical faculties.
DUI (Driving Under the Influence): Specifically for Minors (Under 21) who have any detectable amount of alcohol in their system (Zero Tolerance).

We defend against both, knowing that a conviction for either can destroy career opportunities and insurance rates.

The Science is Not Bulletproof

Police officers treat Field Sobriety Tests (the “eye test,” “walk and turn,” “one-leg stand”) as if they are infallible. They are not. They are subjective tests designed to make you fail, often affected by nervousness, footwear, or fatigue.

We challenge the evidence:

Breathalyzer Errors: Was the machine properly calibrated?
Blood Test Contamination: Was the blood drawn sanitarily? Was the chain of custody broken?
Invalid Stops: Did the officer have a legal reason to pull you over in the first place?

Comprehensive DWI Services

1. First-Offense DWI

A Class B Misdemeanor (up to 180 days in jail). Our goal is often to get the charge dismissed or reduced to “Obstruction of a Highway,” which avoids a DWI conviction on your record.

2. Repeat Offenses (DWI 2nd & 3rd)

Penalties increase drastically. A 3rd DWI is a Felony in Texas, carrying prison time. We provide an aggressive felony defense to protect your freedom.

3. DUI (Minors)

Protecting the future of college students and young adults. We work to ensure a youthful mistake doesn’t result in a permanent criminal record or expulsion from school.

4. Occupational Driver's License (ODL)

If your license is suspended, we help you obtain an ODL so you can legally drive to work, school, and essential appointments.

What We Fight For (Your Outcomes)

Dismissal: Proving the stop was illegal or the evidence is insufficient.
Acquittal: Taking the case to trial and winning a “Not Guilty” verdict.
Reduction: Negotiating a plea to a non-alcohol offense (like Obstruction of Highway) to save your record.
Pre-Trial Intervention: Getting you into a diversion program that results in the case being expunged upon completion.

How We Build Your Strategy

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1. The ALR Hearing

We fight to save your license and use the hearing to lock the officer into their story.

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2. The Video Analysis

We watch the body-cam and dash-cam footage frame by frame. Does the video match the police report? Often, it doesn’t.

3. The Lab Audit

We review the toxicology reports with experts to find technical errors in how your sample was handled.

Don't Plead Guilty Without a Fight.

Your job, your license, and your freedom are on the line. Contact Saffold Law immediately to start your defense.