Trichter & LeGrand, P.C.

Trichter & LeGrand, P.C. DWI & Criminal Defense Law Firm with 1,000s of Cases Won & Dismissed. Most of our cases get dismissed. Being Arrested For DWI/DUI Does Not Mean You're Guilty!

Gary Trichter was the 1st DWI Specialist In the State of Texas. Call 24/7 to schedule your FREE Consultation. The aggressive Houston DWI lawyers at Trichter & LeGrand Law Firm, understand the enormous impact a DWI or DUI arrest can have on your reputation and your life. Lead by J. Gary Trichter, a board-certified DWI Specialist and Leslie LeGrand, a board-certified criminal lawyer, they understand

what is on the line and give you the best chance of a favorable outcome in your case. Trichter & LeGrand, P.C. was founded by nationally renowned Houston DWI lawyer and DWI specialist, J. Gary Trichter, a leader in DWI defense and DUI (under 18 years old). For more than 35 years, Gary has defended Texans concerned with preserving their valuable reputations. He co-authored the textbook Texas Drunk Driving Law, and has authored or co-authored 280 legal articles.

WHAT IS A ADMINISTRATIVE LICENSE REVOCATION (ALR)�Administrative License Revocation (ALR) Program is a civil administrat...
09/11/2026

WHAT IS A ADMINISTRATIVE LICENSE REVOCATION (ALR)

�Administrative License Revocation (ALR) Program is a civil administrative process requiring the department to suspend and/or disqualify your driver license if you are arrested for Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) or Boating While Intoxicated (BWI) when you:
�1) to take or fail to complete a blood or breath test, or��

2) Provide a blood or breath test that registers a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08% or more while driving a non-commercial motor vehicle, or��

3) Provide a blood or breath test that registers a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.04% or more while driving a commercial motor vehicle.�

These of your driving privilege under the ALR program is unrelated to the criminal court proceedings for DWI or BWI.

Additional Information Can Be Found In Texas Transportation Code Chapters 524 And 724.

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We will schedule your ALR hearing at no cost.
ALR Process For DWI Or BWI

If a Law enforcement officer has reason to believe you are impaired, a set of field sobriety tests will be administered.

If you fail the field sobriety tests you will be arrested for DWI or BWI.

You will be asked to take a breath or blood test to measure your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) level.

If you refuse to take or fail the field sobriety tests, your driver license will be suspended and/or disqualified.��

If you consent to a law enforcement officer’s request to a blood test, you will keep your driver license until the BAC results are received by the Department.

If the results indicate you provided a specimen above the legal limit, your driver license will be suspended and/or disqualified.��

A $125 reinstatement fee is required prior to the renewal or issuance of your driver license, in addition to paying any other outstanding fees owed.� Watch this short video:

ADMINISTRATIVE LICENSE REVOCATION - Houston DWI Lawyer & Criminal Defense Law Firm. Gary Trichter is the 1st DWI Specialist In Texas. Dismissal is our Goal.

WHAT IS A PORTABLE BREATH TEST (PBT)?Portable Breath Test device, or PBT, is an electronic alcohol breath tester.It is g...
09/09/2026

WHAT IS A PORTABLE BREATH TEST (PBT)?

Portable Breath Test device, or PBT, is an electronic alcohol breath tester.
It is generally the size of a cigarette package and is carried by the officer in the field as a tool to help him determine whether a driver is intoxicated.

Portable Breath Test is Not Approved
These devices are not approved by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) for use in criminal prosecutions or in administrative license revocation (ALR) proceedings.

Moreover, neither the Texas judiciary nor the vast majority of the scientific community have recognized PBTs as being scientifically accurate or reliable devices for the detection of intoxicated drivers.

There is no “implied consent” for the purposes of compelling a person to submit to a PBT.

Accordingly, there is no driver’s license suspension where a person refuses to a law enforcement request to submit to a PBT.

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DO I NEED A LAWYER FOR A DWI IN TEXASDo You Need A Lawyer For A DWI? This is a commonly asked question here at our law f...
09/07/2026

DO I NEED A LAWYER FOR A DWI IN TEXAS

Do You Need A Lawyer For A DWI? This is a commonly asked question here at our law firm, in the courthouse and across the internet.

There is an old saying that goes around the courthouse, “anyone who represents themselves has a fool for a client”.

This is said because there is going to be a lot of things that goes on in your case that you are not going to be prepared for.

Watch this short video to learn more:

Do I Need A Lawyer For A DWI In Texas? Get Expert Advice On Beating Your DWI. Increase Chances Of Overcoming Your DWI.

MA*****NA AND DWIDid You Know You Could Get A DWI Without Drinking Alcohol? Being Under The Influence Of Ma*****na And ...
09/04/2026

MA*****NA AND DWI

Did You Know You Could Get A DWI Without Drinking Alcohol?

Being Under The Influence Of Ma*****na And Driving A Motor Vehicle Could Get You Arrested For A DWI.

Watch This Video To Learn More:

MA*****NA AND DWI - Houston DWI Lawyer & Criminal Defense Law Firm. Gary Trichter is the 1st DWI Specialist In Texas. Dismissal is our Goal.

CAN TEXAS SUSPEND MY LICENSE IF I RECEIVED A DWI IN ANOTHER STATE?No. Texas cannot suspend your license if you receive a...
09/02/2026

CAN TEXAS SUSPEND MY LICENSE IF I RECEIVED A DWI IN ANOTHER STATE?

No. Texas cannot suspend your license if you receive a DWI in another state, but it can, however, prevent you from applying for a Texas license during the period of suspension.

It can also notify the state issuing your license of the Texas suspension and ask that the issuing state honor it.

Here, you should know that Texas and most other states belong to the Interstate Driver License Compact (kind of a treaty amongst the states), and if the issuing state is a Compact State, it will honor the Texas suspension.

Lastly, it is improper for a law enforcement officer to seize a license issued by another state.

TRICHTER ✪ LEGRAND LAW FIRM ❯❯ 5 Star Rated By Clients ❯❯Free Consultation ❯❯ www.texasdwilaw.com ❯❯ 713-524-1010

Houston DWI Lawyer - DWI Specialist Gary Trichter - Being Charged With A DWI Doesn't Mean You're Guilty! Most Of Our Cases Dismissed. Your Free Consultation Is Just One Call Away.

WHAT IS AN EXPUNCTION?An Expunction Is A Legal Mechanism To Remove All Information About An Eligible And Qualified Crimi...
08/31/2026

WHAT IS AN EXPUNCTION?

An Expunction Is A Legal Mechanism To Remove All Information About An Eligible And Qualified Criminal Episode From Your Record.
In Order To Qualify For An Expunction, Your Offense Must Meet The Following Criteria:
A) You Were Wrongly Arrested, But Never Prosecuted
B) Your Case Was Dismissed
C) You Went To Trial And The Judge Or Jury Found You Not Guilty
Why should you get an expunction?
Just because your case was dismissed doesn’t mean that the record of your case is gone.

If you have a professional career—whether you’re a healthcare professional—the stakes are high if you have a blemish on your record.

If you drive a vehicle professionally or your company or a company you’re thinking about joining perform background checks—an expunction makes sense.

If you’re a pilot, you could lose your license or denied one if you have a DWI on your record.

Although don’t have criminal charges pending against you, your criminal case can follow you around for the rest of your life.

It can linger on your record just waiting to affect you when you least expect it:

· Applying for a new job
· Helping at your child’s school where a background check is required
· Professional licensing board application or renewal
· Applying for housing
· You get arrested for DWI again and your previous case is used against you to make your punishment more severe

How to know if your case is eligible for an expunction:

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WHAT ARE MY RIGHTS WHEN I’M ARRESTED FOR DWI?Felony DWI and arrested for DWI Third offense Texas DWI PenaltiesArrested F...
08/28/2026

WHAT ARE MY RIGHTS WHEN I’M ARRESTED FOR DWI?

Felony DWI and arrested for DWI Third offense Texas DWI Penalties
Arrested For DWI?

If You Are Arrested For DWI, You Have Rights.

That Doesn’t Mean You Can Evade Arrest Or, In Some Cases, Refuse A Breath Or Blood Test, But Rather, It Means That You Don’t Have To Willingly Comply With All “Requests” Made By The Officer.

DWI And Your Rights During The Traffic Stop

Most Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) Investigations Begin When A Police Officer Observes Someone Driving Whom He Thinks Committed A Traffic Violation And Initiates A Traffic Stop.

Once The Officer Has Turned On His Emergency Lights And Sirens, You Do Not Have The Legal Option To Drive Away.

Doing So Would Make Matters Much Worse Because It’s Considered “Evading Arrest In A Motor Vehicle” Which Is A Felony Offense.

Our Advice Is Simple: DON’T DRIVE AWAY! USE YOUR RIGHT BLINKER, MOVE TO THE RIGHT, AND PARK OUT OF THE FLOW OF TRAFFIC. A PARKING LOT IS THE BEST PLACE TO STOP.

This Mandatory Stop Is Considered To Be Either A Temporary Detention Or Arrest.:

ARRESTED FOR DWI? You may wonder, "What are my rights when I'm arrested for DWI?" Our skilled DWI lawyers have the answers for you.

DO I HAVE A CHOICE TO REFUSE TO PERFORM POLICE FIELD SOBRIETY TESTING?Yes, you can refuse the police field sobriety test...
08/26/2026

DO I HAVE A CHOICE TO REFUSE TO PERFORM POLICE FIELD SOBRIETY TESTING?

Yes, you can refuse the police field sobriety tests. Police officers have many tools that they use to help them determine whether a person is intoxicated for DWI purposes.

Field Sobriety Tests: Tools of the trade
Many of these tools are the subject of great debate as to whether or not they are accurate and/or reliable indicators of intoxication.

The favorite roadside tools of the officer are the portable breath test (PBT) device and standardized field sobriety tests (SFSTs).

There is no “implied consent” statute that requires you to submit to either a PBT or SFSTs, so you may decline the invitation to take them.

Refusing Doesn’t Mean You’re Guilty
Many innocent drivers do refuse to submit to a PBT because the specimen given is not preserved and the devices are generally not accepted in the scientific community as being accurate or reliable.

Further, many innocent drivers refuse to submit to the SFSTs because they feel they are uncoordinated and are very nervous so any test results will not accurately reflect their sobriety.

TRICHTER ✪ LEGRAND ✪ LAW FIRM ❯❯ 5 Star Rated By Clients ❯❯Free Consultation ❯❯ www.texasdwilaw.com ❯❯ 713-524-1010

Houston DWI Lawyer - DWI Specialist Gary Trichter - Being Charged With A DWI Doesn't Mean You're Guilty! Most Of Our Cases Dismissed. Your Free Consultation Is Just One Call Away.

HOW DWI AFFECTS YOUR FUTURE AND CAREERWhether You’ve Been Convicted Of DWI For The First Time Or You’ve Had Multiple Con...
08/24/2026

HOW DWI AFFECTS YOUR FUTURE AND CAREER

Whether You’ve Been Convicted Of DWI For The First Time Or You’ve Had Multiple Convictions, The Being Convicted Of DWI Affects Everything Throughout Your Life From Your Reputation And Career To Insurance Rates And Our Ability To Own A Firearm.

In Texas, Each Time You Are Convicted Of DWI, The Punishment Becomes More And More Severe Legally, Socially And Professionally.

DWI – The Legal Punishment

To See How The Punishment For DWI Convictions Breaks Out, Read This Page:

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If You Are Convicted Of A DWI, You May Have To Serve Either Jail Time Or Prison Time.

Jail Is Time Spent In The County Institution And Prison Time Is In A State Institution.

In Both Instances, The Judge Or Jury Can Probate Jail Time.

This Is Where It Suspends The Incarceration Provided That The Individual Performs Certain Rehabilitation Terms And Conditions Over Time During A Probation Term:

How DWI Affects Your Future & Career - The repercussions of a DWI on your future and career can be far-reaching.

HOW LONG CAN THE STATE USE A PRIOR DWI CONVICTION AGAINST YOU?Understanding Conviction LimitsIf You’ve Been Previously C...
08/21/2026

HOW LONG CAN THE STATE USE A PRIOR DWI CONVICTION AGAINST YOU?

Understanding Conviction Limits

If You’ve Been Previously Convicted of a Dwi, Persecution Can Use That Previous Offense Against You Forever. There Is No Real Limit on Prior Dwi Convictions and How They May Impact Your Future Legal Circumstances. Whether It Was 10, 20, or Even 30 Years Ago, Any Dwi Conviction in Your Past May Be Used to Enhance Subsequent Dwi Charges.

How Does That Change My Charges?

Essentially, Prior Convictions Can Be Used Against You Indefinitely. When It Comes to Dwi, That Means Any Subsequent Dwi Charges Can Be Increased in Grade — for Example, Your Second Dwi May Be Charged as a Dwi Second.

This Increases the Range of Punishments Available to the State, and May Magnify the Consequences for Any Current Dwi Charges. Dwi Charges and Dwi Second or Dwi Third Charges Can Carry Some Serious Consequences, Which Is Why Seeking Professional Legal Counsel Is Often a Good Idea if You Plan to Fight a Dwi Charge at Any Level.

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This Is Another Example of How Time Limits May Impact Your Life Following a Dwi Arrest or Conviction:

Learn how long certain types of DWI offenses last on your records, and what legal implications that has for any subsequent legal action.

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