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FORT WORTH DWI LAWS

The laws on driving while intoxicated are explained in Texas Penal Code §49.04. In Texas, it is unlawful to drive a motor vehicle in a public place while intoxicated. “Intoxicated,” according to Texas Penal Code §49.01(2), means driving while not having the normal use of mental or physical faculties by reason of drugs or alcohol, or driving with a Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) of 0.08 or higher. For a first DWI, an individual’s license can be suspended anywhere from 90 days to a year. For a second and third offense, the typical license suspension is 180 days to two years. Fort Worth courts also often impose fines for DWIs, which can range from $2,000 to $10,000 depending upon the number of offenses and the facts of the case making it important that a Fort Worth DUI lawyer is contacted as soon as possible.

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Embarrassment drives many of these cases before the evidence ever does. A few messages, a hotel arrangement, or a sting operation can quickly become a felony accusation in Fort Worth, even when the actual communication is more ambiguous than the charge suggests. The Medlin Law Firm helps clients by slowing that process down and reading the full record, not just the worst line quoted in a police report. In solicitation cases, the wording, sequence, and context of the messages often matter more than the headline attached to the arrest. The firm reviews the conversation thread, undercover reports, timeline, and any missing recordings or gaps in the evidence. Cases involving phones, apps, and undercover contact need careful review because the facts are often narrower than the accusation. Fort Worth clients need more than reassurance in this situation. They need a clear look at what the State can prove, what evidence should be preserved, and how to respond before reputation damage gets ahead of the case itself. The Medlin Law Firm 1300 S University Dr #318 Fort Worth, TX 76107 (682) 204-4066 https://www.MedlinFirm.com/locations/fort-worth/