DWI & DUI Defense

DWI & DUI Defense in Texas

A DWI arrest can turn your life upside down in a matter of minutes. From the moment the lights appear in your rearview mirror, everything you’ve worked for — your job, your license, your reputation, your future — feels at risk. Texas prosecutes DWI cases aggressively, and even a first offense can carry serious consequences.

As an experienced Austin DWI lawyer, Josh Saegert understands how high the stakes are. He takes a hands‑on, strategic approach to every case, challenging the evidence, protecting your rights, and working to minimize the long‑term impact on your life.

What Counts as DWI in Texas?

You can be charged with Driving While Intoxicated if:

• Adults 21 and over: Legally intoxicated at a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08% or higher
• Commercial drivers: Legally intoxicated at 0.04% BAC (this includes school bus drivers)
• Drivers under 21: Any detectable amount of alcohol is illegal
• You have lost the normal use of your mental or physical faculties due to alcohol, drugs, or a combination of both

Texas law does not require you to be “drunk” — only that an officer believes you were impaired.

Common DWI-Related Charges Josh Handles

Josh represents clients facing the full range of intoxication offenses, including:

• First‑time DWI
• Second or third DWI (repeat offenses)
• DWI with a child passenger
• DWI with open container
• DWI involving an accident
• Felony DWI
• DUI (for minors)
• Refusal cases (blood or breath test refusal)
• Administrative License Revocation (ALR) hearings

Penalties for DWI in Texas

Even a first‑time DWI can result in:

• Jail time
• Fines
• Driver’s license suspension
• Ignition interlock requirements
• Probation
• Permanent criminal record

Penalties increase sharply for repeat offenses, high BAC levels, or cases involving accidents or injuries.

How Josh Defends DWI Cases

DWI cases often hinge on technical details — and Josh knows how to challenge every part of the state’s case, including:

• The legality of the traffic stop
• Field sobriety test procedures
• Breathalyzer accuracy
• Blood draw protocols
• Chain‑of‑custody issues
• Officer training and credibility
• Dashcam and bodycam footage
• Violations of your constitutional rights

Josh works to uncover weaknesses in the prosecution’s case and pursue the best possible outcome — dismissal, reduction, or a strategic resolution that protects your future.

A DWI charge doesn’t have to define your life. You deserve a defense attorney who takes your case personally and fights for the best possible result.