Aside from an investigation into whether a police officer violated your rights in any way, your options may include a “Taking Responsibility” plea, which is available to qualifying individuals in Bexar County, Atascosa County, and Kendall County, as well as some others. This kind of plea bargain may be an option if you meet the following criteria:
This is your first DWI arrest.
Your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) was shown to be less than 0.15.
You did not cause an accident or injuries.
You behaved politely toward the police.
You agree to the “Taking Responsibility” plea within 90 days.
People who take this plea can receive a pretrial diversion or deferred adjudication — a type of probation — and have their DWI dismissed. Our overview of the program provides more information. Alternatively, you have the option of taking your case to trial, regardless of whether this is your first DWI arrest or your second or third. In any case, contact our law office to explore your full range of options.