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Dallas County DUI

If you or somebody you know has been charged with a DUI in Dallas you are probably wondering what to expect. A DUI is a very serious charge and it is something that can potentially follow you for the rest of your life.

What is DUI in Dallas?
Texas, like the rest of the country, does not allow drivers to have a blood alcohol content above .08% (see legal limit for alcohol and driving). Texas has a reputation for being particularly harsh on those who do not obey the law so it should come as no surprise that DUI's are not treated lightly in Texas.

Assuming that you have been arrested and are waiting to talk to a judge there are a few things you should do to ensure that a bad situation doesn't get worse.

What caused the DUI?
You need to figure out what chain of events led you to drive under the influence to ensure that it does not happen again. For some people this is just making a plan before going to the bar for a ride home after you are drinking. Some people just need to figure out how much they can actually drink before reaching the legal limit (.08%).

The reason you need to figure out what caused the DUI is to keep it from happening again. Facing one DUI charge is bad. Facing two can be catastrophic. A first charge, for instance, is charged as a Class B Misdemeanor. A second charge is a Class A Misdemeanor. If you hurt somebody, cause a death or damage a lot of property a DUI can even be charged as a felony.

Get legal help
You need to talk to an attorney as soon as possible. If you meet certain income requirements (meaning you do not make too much money) you might be eligible for a public defender. If you don't quality for a public defender you should probably hire an attorney. An attorney can explain to you your options and come up with a legal strategy. Your attorney will be in your corner to make sure you are treated fairly by the court; at times your attorney may feel like your only friend in the courthouse.