Houston Man Leads Police on Chase, Arrested for DWI

Houston police were alerted by other drivers around 12:30 am that a man in a red truck was weaving in lanes and was possibly driving while intoxicated. Police spotted the suspected drunk driver near the North Freeway and Main and attempted to pull the vehicle over. Officers reported that the man refused to pull over and instead led police on a chase to the northwest Houston area. Police followed the truck as it traveled on the North Loop and then to Highway 290. Spike strips were set out on several occasions in an attempt to force the vehicle to stop but the driver managed to get around the strips. The truck sideswiped the cement barriers along the sides of the freeway multiple times during the pursuit. The truck later exited the highway at 43^rd Street and finally came to a stop outside the location of his workplace. The man was then arrested by officers without any further incident. He has been charged with driving while intoxicated and felony evading officers. Reports do not indicate what tests were done to determine intoxication or what alcohol or drug he is accused of being under the influence of at the time of his arrest. Talk to a DWI defense attorney now if you have been arrested for drinking and driving or other DWI.

Have you been charged with driving under the influence in Houston?

DWI charges are taken very seriously by the criminal justice system and you could be facing severe penalties and repercussions for even a first time conviction. A first DWI offense conviction can result in up to $2,000 in fines, driver's license suspension for a year, up to six months in jail and other penalties. This can have damaging ramifications to your professional and personal life. Subsequent DWI convictions have increased penalties and can mean up to 10 years in prison and $10,000 in fines. Any additional charges assessed at the time of the alleged DWI can also increase these penalties.

How a DWI Defense Lawyer Can Help

Skilled DWI defense requires the competence of a knowledgeable lawyer that understands this area of law thoroughly. An attorney with us at The Samuelson Law Firm carefully examines the entire arrest to look for evidence of an unlawful police stop, incorrectly conducted sobriety tests or other such factors which may exonerate the defendant. Please contact us as soon as possible to discuss your specific case and discover how we may be able to get the charges you are facing reduced or dismissed.