MCALLEN, TX CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY APPEALING DUI CONVICTIONS

Many people who are arrested and convicted of Drunk Driving in the State of Texas don't consider themselves criminals. That's often because they don't believe that they were intoxicated at the time of their arrest and that the police made an error. Even after the closing arguments of your DUI trial have ended and the sentence has been rendered, you may truly believe that your conviction was based upon erroneous evidence. If this happened at your DUI trial, the McAllen based Law Office of Raul A. Guajardo, P.L.L.C. can help.

Revisiting Criminal Convictions For Our Southern Texas Clients

If you are considering an appeal of a DUI/DWI conviction, it's important to know what to expect. The first step involves your lawyer filing a Notice of Appeal with the Hidalgo County clerk's office (or with the county clerk's office where you were convicted). This must be filed within thirty days of the date when you were sentenced. There are other documents from your original trial that must be filed along with the Notice of Appeal. An experienced, knowledgeable Texas criminal defense attorney should be able to prepare and file your documents for you. Texas attorney Raul Guajardo's criminal defense team can assist you in obtaining the documents necessary for a successful appeals filing.

Successful Track Record in Reversing DUI Convictions on Appeal

Naturally, not all DUI convictions are overturned on appeal. Attorney Raul Guajardo can review the evidence, documents, testimonies, and arguments that were presented during trial and advise you on the likelihood of a reversal. Successful reversals are usually the result of a judge making a material error—one that was harmful to the defendant—during the original DUI/DWI trial. If there was a mistake, but it would not have adversely affected the defense, it is unlikely that it will lead to a reversal upon appeal. The legal team at the Law Office of Raul A. Guajardo, P.L.L.C. will meticulously review your DUI trial to see if there was a material error that contributed toward your conviction. If they believe that there are grounds for an appeal, they will carry your DUI case through the Texas appeals process. An example of a material mistake would be the judge allowing the prosecution to enter evidence that should have been suppressed. If the appeals court finds that the admission of that evidence is what lead to the conviction, they may consider reversing the verdict.

Experienced Texas Criminal Defense Attorney Representing Those Accused of Drunk Driving

DUI/DWI appeals are a very nuanced area of criminal defense. If you are considering appealing your DUI conviction, you need to select an attorney who has experience in this area of the Texas criminal justice system. To schedule an appointment to discuss appealing your DUI conviction, contact the Law Office of Raul A. Guajardo, P.L.L.C. at (866) 687-9672 or (956) 587-0547.