Experienced DWI Attorneys for Austin and Surrounding Areas
Is there still a presumption of innocence in DWI cases?
There is no doubt that being arrested for DWI is a harrowing experience for a person. Everyday, law abiding citizens are arrested and accused of DWI. The reality is that there exists an attitude among police officers that it is better to arrest a person who has been drinking, even if he or she is not intoxicated, and let the courts "sort it out" rather than risk that person having an accident an injuring someone.
With all the political pressure that brought to bear on Police Departments and Prosecutors Offices by organizations such as MADD, the 'better safe than sorry" attitude is becoming the rule, rather than the exception. And it doesn't matter if you are innocent or not!
In no other case, is the so much built in prejudice against the accused. While nearly every other crime, even sexual assaults, a person can receive deferred adjudication (the dismissal of a case after successfully completing probation) it is not available in a DWI case.
Like it or not, the presumption of innocence is slowly eroding in DWI cases. With the deck stacked against you, you will have to prove your innocence.
That's why having an experienced DWI attorney is essential to help you protect your rights and turn the odds in your favor.
Accused of DWI?
Being arrested for DWI may seem like the end of the world, it doesn't have to be. With an experienced DWI attorney by your side, you can get your life back.