Houston DWI Attorney

Fight Your Houston DWI Charges

The state of Texas has very tough laws against driving while intoxicated. The worst part is that most people arrested for DWI are good people who just made a mistake or are wrongfully accused of something they did not do. What does this mean to you? It means if you are stopped and the police are of the opinion you are intoxicated you are going to be arrested. Now you are facing serious charges and possible jail time. There are ways to fight to avoid these consequences, with the help of a Houston DWI attorney at the Law Offices of Ned Barnett. My firm is dedicated to helping clients through this difficult time, with the background and experience to do just that.

As a former state and federal prosecutor, I have over 20 years of experience in criminal law and know that good people sometimes make mistakes or are wrongly accused and deserve the very best in legal advocacy. That is why I have made it my business to become certified as a breath test operator of the Intoxilyzer 5000 breath test machine, this is the breath test machine used by all officers in the state of Texas. I am also a founding member of the National College for DUI Defense, and am an NHTSA-certified practitioner in the standard field sobriety tests. With this level of knowledge regarding DWI, you can count on my firm to have the skill necessary to mount an effective DWI defense on your behalf.

Whether you have been charged with multiple DWI, felony DWI, intoxicated assault, first time DWI, out of state DWI, leaving the scene, or intoxicated manslaughter, I am ready to bring my expertise to your assistance in mounting a strong defense. With my familiarity in breath & blood tests, and field sobriety tests, I know what defenses to look for and how to go about seeking a reduction of charges or even a dismissal of your case. In all matters relating to DWI, including ALR hearings, DWI sentencing, DWI appeals, DWI expungement, or unlawful police stops, I can provide you with the competence and full understanding of the law to better serve you.

Drugs and Driving
Criminal charges of DWI are not exclusively about drivers who get behind the wheel while under the influence of alcohol. In fact, according to the law, it is equally a crime to drive while impaired by drugs – no matter whether this refers to a controlled substance or a perfectly legal over the counter medication. The problem with these cases is that determining how much of the drug is in your system is not 100% accurate and can vary from person to person. If you have recently been arrested for driving while impaired by taking drugs, you should not hesitate to consult with my firm. I have extensive experience handling DWI-related cases, including those that involve driving under the influence of drugs. You can be confident knowing that I will be there to fight tooth and nail to protect your rights. Please click here to read more about drugs and driving.

DWI Lawyer Serving Houston, Texas

It is not uncommon for me to discover errors in the prosecution's case. It could be they violated your constitutional rights when they conducted the police stop, or during the arrest procedure. The testing of your blood or breath may have been done incorrectly, or the device may not have been properly maintained. With my expertise in this area, I can readily tell when the prosecution has a weak case and seek a dismissal. Let me help you with your DWI case by contacting the office today.

Contact a Houston DWI attorney from my firm for a knowledgeable and skilled defense when charged with DWI.