Dallas DWI FAQ

Q. When do I need a lawyer?
A. When in doubt, always seek legal counsel as soon as possible. Most Dallas attorneys welcome the chance to discuss your situation free of charge. Make sure you begin by asking if there is a consultation fee. Many attorneys will discuss your case briefly over the phone to save you some time.

Q. How should I choose an attorney?
A. Most attorneys in Dallas are competent enough to handle your situation, or honest enough to tell you when you should hire someone else. Don't be afraid to ask them about their experience with cases like yours.

Q. Do I need a lawyer if I've been arrested?
A. Always contact a lawyer as soon as possible after an arrest. Memories begin to fade quite quickly after a while. Witnesses relocate and physical evidence can change,

Q. What if I'm guilty of the charge? Do I still need a lawyer?
A. Absolutely! Your lawyer is the only person with the knowledge and the motivation to get you through the legal system with the minimum amount of consequences. The prosecutor, the court clerks, and even the judge have their interests in mind, not yours. Quite often this means they will recommend what will save them the most time, not what will obtain the best result for you.

Q. At Gioffredi and Associates, how do you feel when you win a case for a client you know is guilty?
A. Damn good! That means we've done our job well and have a satisfied client. It's the prosecution's job to convict the guilty. Our job is to keep them from doing it.

Q. How many DWI not guilty jury verdicts have you won for your clients?
A. Over 80.

Q. How many outright DWI dismissals have you gotten for your clients?
A. Over a hundred.

Q. How many DWIs have you gotten dismissed by motions to suppress?
A. More than 60.

Q. How often have you turned down an obstruction plea bargain and went to trial?
A. 9 times. We won 7 of those trials. (Nobody’s perfect.)

Q. What are the best DWI jury punishments you’ve gotten for your clients?
A. $0 fine and 0 days in jail. On a handful of occasions. The law has been changed now, and now the state minimum is $0 fine and 72 hours in jail. I’ve gotten several of those sentences, too.

Gioffredi & Associates has two offices in Dallas, allowing us to serve the counties of Denton, Collin, Tarrant, Dallas, Johnson, Ellis, Kaufman, Hunt, and Rockwall with their DWI needs. Gioffredi & Associates can handle your Dallas DWI with the expertise and professionalism you deserve. John Gioffredi has over 20 years of experience handling Dallas DWI cases, and prides himself on providing passionate defense at an affordable price.

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