Houston Vehicular Crimes Defense Lawyer
DWI, vehicular manslaughter, street racing — vehicular crimes carry severe Texas penalties. Sara Roque defends drivers in Houston with strategic, experienced criminal defense.
DWI / DUI
Driving while intoxicated — BAC 0.08+ or impairment by alcohol/drugs. Sara challenges the stop, field sobriety tests, and breathalyzer/blood test procedures.
Intoxication manslaughter
A DWI that results in death. A second-degree felony carrying 2-20 years. Sara builds defenses challenging causation, intoxication level, and accident reconstruction.
Intoxication assault
DWI causing serious bodily injury. A third-degree felony with 2-10 years. Sara fights evidence quality and challenges the definition of “serious bodily injury.”
Street racing / drag racing
Illegal street racing in Texas — Class B misdemeanor minimum, escalating with injuries. Sara defends against improper identification and excessive charges.
Reckless driving
Operating a vehicle with willful disregard for safety. Sara distinguishes reckless from merely negligent driving to fight enhanced charges.
Leaving accident scene
Hit and run — leaving the scene of an accident involving injury or death. Sara builds defenses around knowledge and intent requirements.
DWI DEFENSE
How Sara Attacks DWI Charges in Harris County
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Challenge the traffic stop
Police must have reasonable suspicion to stop you. If the stop was unlawful, all evidence obtained after it can be suppressed.
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Challenge field sobriety tests
Walk-and-turn, one-leg stand, and HGN tests are notoriously unreliable. Health conditions, uneven surfaces, and officer instructions affect results.
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Challenge the breathalyzer
Breathalyzer machines must be properly maintained and calibrated. Operator error and medical conditions (like GERD or diabetes) skew results.
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Challenge blood test procedures
Blood draws must follow strict chain-of-custody and testing protocols. Lab errors and improper storage affect admissibility.
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Negotiate or try the case
Sara may negotiate reduced charges, pretrial diversion, or take the case to trial in Harris County courts.
No attorney fees until we win. If we don’t win, you pay nothing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, but refusal has consequences — automatic license suspension and the refusal can be used as evidence against you in court. Sara advises whether to take or refuse chemical tests based on the specific circumstances.
Texas automatically suspends your license 40 days after arrest unless you request an ALR hearing within 15 days. Sara files for the ALR hearing to fight the suspension.
Generally no — a first DWI is a Class B misdemeanor (min. 72 hours jail). But it becomes a felony if a child was in the vehicle, there was an accident causing serious injury, or if you have prior DWI convictions.
Only if the charges were dismissed. A DWI conviction — even with deferred adjudication — cannot be expunged. Sara fights to get charges dismissed or reduced from the start.
Breathalyzer and field sobriety results are challengeable. Medical conditions, procedural errors, and faulty equipment can all produce false results. Sara investigates every aspect of the evidence.
Texas calls it “intoxication manslaughter” when a DWI results in death. The prosecution doesn’t need to prove intentional conduct — only that you were intoxicated and caused the accident. Sara challenges both elements.
Yes — an occupational driver’s license allows you to drive for work, school, and essential activities during suspension. Sara handles the petition for occupational license.
DWI laws cover impairment by any substance, including legal prescriptions. Sara investigates whether you were actually impaired and challenges the prosecution’s evidence on the degree of impairment.
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