DUIHunt County Texas DUI Lawyers
Hunt County DUI Attorneys handling DUI, DWI & drunk driving cases in Greenville, Texas and Hunt County. Greenville DUI Lawyers Holmes & Moore.
The offense for drunk driving in Texas is called driving while intoxicated or DWI. In parts of the country it can be referred to as Driving Under the Influence or DUI. The offenses are generally the same. They are both very serious and both carry immediate penalties and life-term consequences.
Being arrested for driving under the influence in Texas, however, does not mean you are guilty. Regardless of how bad things seem, you still have rights and a qualified and experienced Texas DUI lawyer can help you get the best result.
Hunt County DUI Lawyers Holmes & Moore have over 75 years of combined experience in criminal defense, including cases of Texas DUI/DWI. They know Texas DUI laws and Texas courts well, and they will make sure you are fairly treated by the legal system.
Holmes & Moore also knows how important your case is to you and how stressful a criminal arrest can be. They will treat you with respect and take the time to answer your questions. Holmes & Moore will fight for your rights and work hard to get you the best possible result.
Free Consultation
To schedule a free initial review of your case, contact Greenville DUI Lawyers Holmes & Moore by filling out the form to the left or calling (903) 758-2200. You will learn more about the law firm and your legal options. For help with your license and for the best result, call Holmes & Moore now.
Your License Suspension
After an arrest for driving under the influence in Hunt County, two cases will be filed. One is the Texas DUI criminal case that is resolved in the courts. The other is a civil case that seeks to suspend your driver's license. The cases are separate and very different. In fact, you could win your DUI case and still lose your license, and vice versa.
You have the right to challenge the suspension by petitioning the Texas Department of Public Safety for Administrative License Revocation hearing. You must, however, request an ALR hearing within 15 days of the date of your arrest or you will automatically lose your license.
Having legal representation at an ALR hearing can improve the chances of keeping you driving privileges. Contact Hunt County DUI Attorneys Holmes & Moore and ask them to file for a hearing on your behalf. But call now before you lose your license.
Penalties for TX DUI
A conviction for drunk driving in Hunt County can result in fines, court costs, jail, loss of license, and loss of auto insurance or the requirement of purchasing expensive SR-22 insurance. The extent of the penalties increase depending on circumstances of your arrest and with each successive alcohol related traffic conviction. A third DUI offense in Texas is considered a felony.
The long-term consequences include payment of a $1000 fine each year for three years just to renew your driver's license. While the first two convictions for driving while intoxicated in Texas are considered misdemeanors, you would still carry the stigma of a criminal arrest record, which could impact your ability to find or keep a job or to open a credit account. Some countries, most notably Canada, refuse entry to those with a criminal record, regardless of the type of crime or how long ago it occurred.
It is important to fight the charges against you and try to keep your record clean. Protect your future by contacting Greenville, Texas DUI Attorneys Holmes & Moore. They will immediately begin a thorough and aggressive drunk driving defense specifically tailored to your case.
About Holmes & Moore
Clifton L. "Scrappy" Holmes and David E. Moore, the founding principals of the law firm, have been fighting for the rights of East Texans for decades. They merged their separate practices in 2004 to create Holmes & Moore.
Clifton Scrappy Holmes is a nationally known criminal defense attorney who has regularly appeared on national talk shows and news programs as a legal commentator. He has received numerous awards during his legal career, including being named "Super Lawyer" for six consecutive years and being twice named one of the best criminal defense lawyers in Texas by the Texas Lawyer Go-To Guide. Scrappy Holmes was inducted into the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Hall of Fame in 2007.
Scrappy Holmes is a member of the Texas State Bar and is permitted to practice in all Texas courts. He is also licensed to present cases before the U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas, the U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas, the U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas, the U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas, the U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit, the U.S. Court of Appeals 11th Circuit and the U.S. Supreme Court.
Greenville DUI Lawyer Scrappy Holmes graduated from the University of Texas at Austin and received a juris doctorate with honors from the George Washington University National Law Center in Washington, DC. He has published numerous articles on criminal defense and regularly teaches at legal seminars.
Attorney Holmes is a member of the Texas Criminal Trial Advocacy Institute, the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, the Texas Trial Lawyers Association, the State Bar of Texas, the American Bar Association, the American Association for Justice, the American Judicature Society and the National Association Criminal Defense Lawyers.
David E. Moore is a former Gregg County assistant District Attorney and former chief prosecutor of the 188th District Court, where he was recognized as the Narcotics Prosecutor of the Year for the North Texas Region.
Hunt County DUI Lawyer David Moore is permitted to practice law in all Texas courts, as well as the U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas, the U.S. Court of Appeals, 5th Circuit, and the U.S. Supreme Court.
David Moore earned both an undergraduate and juris doctorate degree from Baylor University. He has conducted seminars on criminal defense, and is a member of the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.
Gregory A. Waldron is a former federal public defender for the United States District Court, Eastern District of Texas who is dedicated to preserving the constitutional rights of his clients.
Attorney Gregory Waldron is admitted to practice law in all State of Texas courts and before the U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas and the U.S. Court of Appeals, 5th Circuit.
Greenville DUI Attorney Gregory Waldron received an undergraduate degree from Louisiana Tech University and a juris doctorate from Oklahoma City University School of Law. He is a member of the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers" Association and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.
Gena A. Bunn is a former Chief of the Post-Conviction Litigation Division in the Texas Attorney General"s office. She has argued several cases before the U.S. Supreme Court.
Hunt County DUI Attorney Gena Bunn is a member of the Texas and Colorado State Bar Associations. She is permitted to practice law in both of those states, as well as the U.S. Supreme Court, the U.S. Court of Appeals, 5th Circuit, the U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas, the U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas, the U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas, the U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas.
Gena Bunn graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with honors and received a law degree from Baylor University School of Law.
Personal Service
In addition to providing excellent, affordable legal services, the Hunt County DUI Lawyers with the Holmes & Moore extend personal service to help you through a difficult time. For your convenience, they will schedule weekend and evening appointments and they are available 24/7 for your legal needs.
For immediate help with your Texas DUI, contact Holmes & Moore by filling out the consultation request form to the left or calling (903) 758-2200. The initial consultation is free, so schedule a meeting now and start getting the help you need.
