Protecting Big Spring Drivers Charged with DWI

Challenging Breath Tests and Traffic Stop Legality

Big Spring residents charged with DWI face immediate license suspension, criminal penalties, and long-term consequences that affect employment, insurance, and professional licenses. Setra Law Firm, PC challenges forensic science, breath test procedures, and illegal traffic stops to protect against intoxication charges. Many DWI prosecutions rely on unreliable field sobriety tests, improperly calibrated breath machines, or traffic stops that lack reasonable suspicion.

Texas DWI law requires strict adherence to testing protocols and constitutional protections during stops and arrests. Officers must have reasonable suspicion to initiate a stop, probable cause to arrest, and proper training to administer standardized field sobriety tests. When these requirements aren't met, the resulting evidence can be challenged and excluded.

Technical and Legal Defense Strategies

Breath testing devices require regular calibration and maintenance by certified operators. Incomplete maintenance records, operator errors, and machine malfunctions can all produce unreliable results. Blood test cases involve chain of custody issues, laboratory contamination, and fermentation that can falsely elevate alcohol levels. Each type of evidence requires specialized knowledge to challenge effectively.

Traffic stops in Big Spring must be supported by reasonable suspicion of a violation. Officers who extend stops without justification, conduct searches without consent, or coerce drivers into performing field sobriety tests violate constitutional protections. Identifying these violations early allows the defense to file motions to suppress evidence, often resulting in reduced charges or dismissal.

If you've been charged with DWI in Big Spring, protecting your driving privileges and criminal record requires experienced representation that understands both forensic science and constitutional law. Contact us today to review the evidence and begin challenging the prosecution's case.

Defending Your Driving Privileges and Record

Effective DWI defense requires challenging every aspect of the prosecution's case, from the initial stop through trial.

  • Challenging the legality of traffic stops and detention procedures in Howard County
  • Examining breath test machine maintenance, calibration, and operator certification
  • Analyzing blood test chain of custody and laboratory protocols
  • Filing motions to suppress evidence obtained through illegal searches or coercion
  • Defending clients throughout Big Spring and West Texas with trial-ready representation

A DWI conviction carries consequences that extend far beyond fines and court appearances, affecting your ability to drive, work, and maintain professional licenses. Don't face these charges without experienced defense counsel who understands how to challenge forensic evidence and protect your constitutional rights. Get in touch today to discuss your case and explore your defense options.