A Word About Texas DWI Law An arrest for Driving While Intoxicated, (DWI) is a serious matter. Even a first offense carries a potential penalty of up to six months in jail and a fine of up to $2000. Additionally, there may be a loss of drivers license for a lengthy period of time both as a result of a DWI conviction, and/or as a result of refusing to take a blood or breath test or taking a test that indicates more than the legal limit of alcohol in your system. Additionally, you may be required to pay several thousand dollars in surcharges over a three year period to keep your license after the suspension has ended. It is important that you obtain competent legal representation to assist you. The web site is intended to provide you with basic information about Driving While Intoxicated, and other offenses related to alcohol and motor vehicles such as Intoxication Assault, Intoxication Manslaughter, Boating While Intoxicated and Flying While Intoxicated. However, a web site can’t begin to give you all the answers or provide you with all the information necessary to allow you to navigate the legal system on your own. About the Law Office of E. G. Morris Areas of Practice Austin, Texas based criminal defense lawyer, E. G. "Gerry" Morris, has over 27 years experience representing individuals and businesses involved in the criminal justice system. He focuses on the defense of federal and state criminal accusations. His practice includes all federal courts in Texas and state courts in Austin (Travis County), Georgetown (Williamson County), San Marcos (Hays County) and other Central Texas venues. Professional Credentials E. G. Morris is one of the small percentage of criminal defense lawyers to have qualified to be designated as a Criminal Law Specialist by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. His ability as a criminal defense lawyer has been recognized by his fellow attorneys. Through peer rating he has earned the coveted AV rating from the Martindale Hubbell legal directory; is listed in the publication, The Best Lawyers in America; and has been named as one of Texas's Super Lawyers by the Texas Monthly Magazine. His fellow criminal defense attorneys have chosen him for leadership roles within the profession. He was elected to serve as President of the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association during the 1997-98 term and is currently a member of the Board of Directors of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. He served as chair of the Criminal Law and Procedure Section of the Travis County Bar in 1987, and is currently a member of the Board of Directors of the Austin Criminal Defense Lawyers Association To Contact us About Your Case: Law Office of E. G. Morris 608 W. 12th St. Suite B Austin, Texas 78701 Phone (512) 478-0758 Fax (512) 478-0784 Click here to visit the main site of the Law Office of E. G. Morris, and for more information about the firm.