DWI & Drugs

The Cochran Firm

In Texas, people can be arrested for driving while intoxicated even if they do not have alcohol in their systems.  This occurs when law enforcement has reason to believe that a person is operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs.  Any time a person drives after taking illegal narcotics or prescription medications that alter his/her coordination or ability to drive, he/she can be charged with DWI. 

DWI & Drugs Traffic Stop

Law enforcement will make a DWI traffic stop when they believe a driver is exhibiting signs of intoxication.  Some of these signs include excessive speeding, erratic stopping, failure to follow traffic signs, weaving or making false turns.  Once a driver is pulled over for suspected DWI, police will examine the person and his/her vehicle for further signs of intoxication.  For example, if law enforcement notices that a person’s eyes are bloodshot or that the person is speaking incoherently, they may assume that the person was driving while intoxicated by drugs.  They will then arrest the driver for DWI. 

DWI & Drugs Legal Penalties

After a person has been charged with DWI and there are drugs involved, he/she will be facing harsh legal penalties if he/she is convicted.  Additionally, aside from being charged with DWI, the person may be charged with related criminal offenses like drug possession which could lead to enhanced penalties.  If convicted of DWI and drugs, people may be ordered to spend time in jail, pay fines, do community serve or attend drug and alcohol treatment programs.  Due to the tough legal penalties involved, people should always try to fight their DWI charges and hire a skilled DWI defense lawyer.

Dallas DWI Defense Lawyers

The Cochran Firm has immense experience helping those who have been charged with DWI and drugs in Texas.  If you have been charged with driving while intoxicated, contact our Dallas DWI defense lawyers today!