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Charged with a DWI? Here's What You Need to Know

Posted by Scott Markowitz | Sep 23, 2026 | 0 Comments

🚨 A DWI charge can feel overwhelming — license suspension, fines, even jail time on the table. But one arrest doesn't have to define your future. 💪

A few things worth knowing:

✅ A breathalyzer/field test isn't always accurate — results can be challenged 🔬
✅ You may have a limited window to request a license hearing ⏳🚗
✅ First offense? There may be options beyond the worst-case scenario 🔑
✅ How the traffic stop was conducted matters — a lot 📋
✅ Talking too much to police before calling a lawyer can hurt your case 🗣️🚫

Every case is different, and the details matter. The sooner you get help, the more options you may have. 🛡️

📞 Arrested? Call us.
🔗 Free, confidential consultation.

Your license. Your record. Your future. Let's protect it. ⚖️

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Scott Markowitz

Scott Markowitz is a 2nd generation attorney, graduate of the University of Texas and the University of Houston Law School. He is a Texas Gulf Coast native and established the Markowitz Law Firm in 1994. "Empathetic and tenacious" is how some describe Scott. Those qualities coupled with his robu...

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