DWI

Texas DWI Defense and Drunk Driving Laws Attorney

The Key to a Good DWI Defense

1. Request your ALR (Administrative License Revocation) hearing!

You only have 15 days to request your administrative hearing after you were arrested to request this invaluable hearing.

If you want to know more about ALRs, check out our ALR information page and ALL-IMPORTANT ALR information.

2. Write a statement.

The police wrote a report to convict you. So, you should write a report to help Mrs. Tucker DEFEND you.

Your report should be a detailed statement about what happened. Begin with the night before your arrest and detail all events leading up to your arrest. List any witnesses that could help you. Include their contact information and, if possible, have them draft a brief statement of what they would say if called to testify.

3. Hire Mrs. Tucker.

Contact attorney Kimberly Griffin Tucker today to schedule a consultation to discuss your case. Please fill out our information form before your first meeting at the office.

The Law Office of Kimberly Griffin Tucker in Plano, Texas, handles the following alcohol and intoxication-related cases:

  • DWI (Driving While Intoxicated)
  • BWI (Boating While Intoxicated)
  • DUI (Driving Under the Influence - Under 21 Years of Age)
  • Public Intoxication
  • Minor in Possession & Minor in Consumption
  • Furnishing Alcohol to a Minor

A former municipal judge and prosecutor in two counties, DWI defense attorney Kimberly Griffin Tucker is regarded as one of the best DWI trial lawyers in her tri-county area in Texas and it is easy to see why with statistics like this:

Since 2005, she has only lost one DWI case in Denton County and, despite a .17 breath test score, the jury was still out almost 5 hours!

Needless to say, her trial skills are dynamic. Read her trial skills testimonials to understand the impression she makes on her clients.

More recent DWI victories include:

a dismissal of a .24 breath test DWI where the client was driving down the wrong side of the road (Dallas County 2008)

a reduction to a non-DWI plea for a .17 breath test (Denton County 2008)

a dismissal of a DWI with no test (Denton County 2008)

a reduction to a non-DWI for a DWI with an accident and 3 civilian witnesses (Dallas County 2008).

With results like this, you know she has a trail of happy clients. Read her DWI Testimonials for additional information about Mrs. Tucker's experience with DWI cases.

This unmatched success is also why she was asked to co-write the new Texas DWI Manual for James Publishing. This manual is a resource for attorneys who wish to enhance their knowledge of Texas DWI laws, policies and procedures.

Contact attorney Kimberly Griffin Tucker today to schedule a consultation to discuss your case. Please fill out our information form before your first meeting at the office.


Why is Mrs. Tucker so successful in defending DWIs?

Her answer ... "PREPARATION ... it starts from the minute client hires me until the trial actually begins."

In preparation for defending your DWI, Mrs. Tucker will obtain copies of the police reports, inventory logs, driving records, and information from the jail booking. If course this also includes getting a copy of your DWI tape.

Essentially, she recreates the same file that the District Attorney's has and then some.

It is that last "then some" that sets her apart.... This includes requesting your officer's training records, personnel file, and internal affairs file. It also includes securing the presence of the officer that arrested you at the ALR hearing for a grueling cross examination that will give you a tremendous advantage at trial.

Her firm also has many expert witnesses should that need arise in defending you - including one who is a former police officer certified in field sobriety testing.

IMPORTANT TO NOTE --- Mrs. Tucker has also received field sobriety training as well .... She holds a NHTSA/IACP Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Certificate (the same training police officers receive) and has attended numerous courses on the breath testing machine (also sometimes known as a breathalyzer or intoxilyzer).

Kimberly Griffin Tucker's philosophy on DWIs:

If you plead, you lose! A plea means the State convicted you by your own admission. If this is your first DWI, you have little to lose by trying your case! I believe that many people plead their DWI because they are afraid of the unknown. I understand this and so we will discuss your fears and concerns at length so that you have a comfort level with whatever decision you make.

DWI BASICS


Criminal Penalty

  • A DWI 1st is a class B misdemeanor and carries a range of punishment of up to 180 days in the county jail and/or a fine of up to $2,000.
  • A DWI 2nd is a class A misdemeanor and carries a range of punishment of up to 365 days in the county jail and/or a fine of up to $4,000.
  • A DWI 3rd is a third degree felony and carries the possibility of time in the penitentiary.
  • Is probation a possibility or will I have to go to jail? - Usually, it is a possibility...but be warned. Probation (now called "community supervision") can be time consuming and expensive. 

Civil Penalty

  • DWI Surcharges - Click here to read about the civil penalties that may also come with a DWI conviction.
  • Implied Consent and Drivers License Suspensions, click here to learn more.

Contact attorney Kimberly Griffin Tucker today to schedule a consultation to discuss your case. Please fill out our information form before your first meeting at the office.


If you are not a citizen of the United States, please be sure to let Mrs. Tucker's office know!

Testimonials

Since meeting you,, you have made us feel like we were your only clients, which I know is definitely not the case!!!!! You have always been readily available, sincere, kind, and extremely helpful. You showed that you were truly interested in my sons case, and ultimately in his future (which is huge!!) In today's society, you don't meet many people that care as you do. I had many sleepless nights; feeling so guilty for doing an injustice to my son by hiring another attorney before finding you. I cried, and prayed, and then I found you.
So, I wanted to express our sincere thanks for all of your efforts. You have worked wonders! The grace and professionalism in which you handled matters is a true testament to your passion and dedication.
I will sing your praise to all!! You are good people! And should I ever know of anyone who may need an attorney, yours will be the name I give.

M. Ramos

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Office Locations

The Law Offices of Kimberly Griffin Tucker, P.C.


Plano:
Parkway Center I
2901 North Dallas Parkway
1st Floor, Suite 105
Plano, Texas 75093-5980
Office: (972) 492-ATTY (2889)
Fax: (972) 421-1742

Denton: By appointment only
1512 E. McKinney Ste 102
Denton, Texas 76209

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