Lawyers with over 30 years of experience in DWI defense.

Even a first arrest for driving while intoxicated (DWI) in Texas has very serious penalties attached. For a first offense charged as a misdemeanor, you face probation, possible jail time, community service and the loss of your driver's license. Outside of court, you can expect immediate steep increases in your auto insurance -- if it's not cancelled outright. And if you're convicted of a DWI, the stigma of a criminal record can negatively affect your future employment opportunities, as well as your social life.

Attorney Stephen Nicolas and James Knight vigorously defend their clients who are charged with DWI and other alcohol-related driving offenses. We serve clients throughout the greater San Antonio area, including Bexar, Comal, Guadalupe, Wilson, Atascosa, Kendall, Kerr and Medina Counties.

There is hope!

Many people believe that there's no way to fight a DWI charge when the blood-alcohol concentration (BAC) reading at the scene was over the legal limit. But that's just not true. In order to convict you, the state must go beyond showing that police equipment gave a certain reading. A smart, experienced DWI lawyer like Stephen Nicholas can dig into the facts of your case and find mistakes, omissions and legitimate factual disputes, including:

• Mistakes and failure to follow procedures by law enforcement
• Flaws and problems with the Breathalyzer or other BAC tests
• No certification on BAC testing equipment for the law enforcement officer
• Violations of your civil rights before, during and after the arrest
• Many, many other possible defenses

These and many other arguments can hurt your DWI charge, forcing prosecutors to drop the case or lower the charges. After more than twenty years of defending people charged with drunk driving, DWI attorney Stephen Nicholas has the experience and legal expertise to win the most favorable outcome for your case. We can't assure you of a specific result for your case, because each case is unique -- but you can be assured that Stephen Nicholas is an experienced and skillful DWI lawyer. He knows the challenges against your charges that the district attorney doesn't want you to know. Your first consultation with Stephen is free, so contact us today by calling (210) 222-2288 or sending us an email.

San Antonio, Texas Criminal Defense Attorney Who Will Fight for Your Rights

Attorney Stephen Nicholas represents defendants at all stages of the DWI process, including bail and arrest, plea negotiations, filing & hearing on pretrial motions, trial, and post-trial motions and proceedings.

Stephen knows the court systems. He knows what motions can be filed on your behalf. He knows how to negotiate with prosecutors to see if there may be a plea bargain available that is acceptable to you.

As an experienced San Antonio DWI lawyer, Stephen will explain all the legal options available to you, so that you can make truly informed decisions on what path to take with your driving while intoxicated case. If he cannot get your criminal charges dismissed or obtain a satisfactory plea agreement, Stephen is always prepared to go to trial. As a Texas criminal defense lawyer since 1984, Stephen knows how important it is to always fight for your rights.

If you have been charged with a DWI, you're facing the loss of all driving privileges, higher insurance rates, fines, possible jail time and a criminal record that could haunt you for the rest of your life. With so much at stake, your best course of action is to hire an experienced attorney to fight for your rights.

Common DUI / DWI Charges Include:

• DWI, both misdemeanor and felony
• Intoxication assault (DWI with an accident and injury to anyone but the driver)
• Intoxication manslaughter (DWI with an accident and any death except the driver's)
• DWI on a military base or federal land (a federal charge)

Contact attorneys Stephen A. Nicholas and James Knight today for experienced representation when charged with driving while intoxicated (DWI). Your first consultation with Stephen or James is always free, so send us an email or call today (210) 222-2288.