9 Types of DWI Dismissals in Travis County | Austin Criminal Defense

Austin Criminal Defense Attorney Charlie Roadman discusses nine ways to potentially dismiss or mitigate charges in a Travis County DWI case:

Rejection of Charges: Prosecutors may reject charges if evidence suggests the arrest was unwarranted (e.g., low BAC, unconvincing video evidence).

Straight Dismissal: As part of a plea bargain, if the defendant has completed classes or alcohol monitoring, and the case facts aren't severe.

Pleading to a Class C Ticket: Dismissal of DWI in exchange for pleading guilty to a lesser offense like a traffic violation, usually with classes and alcohol monitoring.

Pre-Trial Diversion Program: For eligible first-time offenders (no prior arrests, BAC under 0.20, no collision). Requires an ignition interlock device, community service, and classes.

Specialty Courts: Youth and veterans courts offer dismissal tracks for specific demographics (young people or honorably discharged veterans with PTSD).

Refile as Obstruction of a Highway: A compromise charge, often accompanied by probation, where DWI is dismissed but a lesser charge is filed.

Suppression Hearing: Legal arguments to dismiss evidence, often based on contesting the lawfulness of the traffic stop.

Jury Trial Acquittal: If acquitted, the case is dismissed and eligible for expunction.

Deferred Adjudication: A new-ish law allows for deferred adjudication probation on DWI cases, which is not a dismissal but avoids a conviction and can be sealed later.

Charlie is the author of The Defendant's Guide to Defense: How to Help Your lawyer Get the Best Result (Misdemeanor Edition): https://www.amazon.com/Defendants-Guide-Defense-Lawyer-Result/dp/0578545322

For more information on Charlie: https://roadmanlaw.com/

Call 512-ROADMAN (512-762-3626) to talk with Charlie.

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