The DWI attorneys at Hildreth & Rueda have more than three decades of combined legal experience dealing with DWI cases in Pflugerville. No matter where you were stopped in the Austin metro area, we have the knowledge you need on your side.
Whether you have been stopped on SH-130, IH-35, FM 685, or pulled over after a night out at the Stone Hill Town Center or the bars and restaurants on Main Street, our DWI attorneys will help you protect your rights. If you were traveling through the area or were visiting for Deutschen Pfest, our attorneys can help you understand your options when facing DWI charges.
What Makes DWIs So Challenging In Pflugerville
Pflugerville is located mostly in Travis County, but has a portion in Williamson County as well. Each county has its own approach on how it handles DWI cases – and the stakes you face may depend upon where your arrest happened. It is extremely important that your Pflugerville DWI attorney knows how to proceed no matter where you were stopped.
Our DWI lawyers have practiced extensively in both Travis County and Williamson County, handling DWI cases in both locations. We have made appearances in both the Travis County Blackwell-Thurman Criminal Justice Center and Williamson County Justice Center.
How DWIs Work In Pflugerville
Police need to have reasonable suspicion to make a traffic stop, which means that they have to have a belief that a law is being broken. In many cases, this is some sort of traffic infraction, like speeding or weaving between lanes, which then leads police to pull a motorist over and continue the investigation. These stops may be made by local Pflugerville Police Department officers, Texas Highway Patrol officers, or Travis or Williamson County Sheriff’s officers.
During the traffic stop, the law enforcement officer is checking the driver for signs of impairment. This can be slurred speech or the smell of alcohol on the driver’s breath. If alcohol or drugs are present, the officer may also begin to move on to the next step in the process, which is field sobriety tests.
Drivers can refuse field sobriety tests, but if they do so, they can most likely expect to be arrested for DWI. After an arrest, the state’s implied consent laws require the motorist to submit to a breath or blood test to check a person’s level of impairment.
After all the evidence is collected and analyzed, the case will be referred to prosecutors at the Travis County District Attorney’s office or Williamson County District Attorney’s office, depending upon where the stop occurred and the arresting agencies involved. The DA will determine if charges should be brought against a motorist who has been arrested for DWI.
Why Hildreth & Rueda
Our DWI lawyers are in court nearly every day defending our clients against criminal charges. We aggressively investigate our cases to ensure that we are able to develop the strongest possible defense against DWI charges.
We know that you need a criminal defense lawyer who is committed and dedicated to your case. With more than three decades of combined legal experience in Travis County criminal defense, we are prepared to build an aggressive defense in your DWI case.
Schedule Your Free Consultation
If you have been arrested for drunk driving in Pflugerville or anywhere else in the Austin metro area, you need an experienced DWI lawyer to help you protect your rights. Call our office today at 512-415-7648 or send us an email to arrange a time that works for you.