At Hayes, Berry, White & Vanzant, L.L.P., our Denton law firm serves clients throughout north central Texas in several legal areas, including residential and commercial real estate, family law, bankruptcy, estate planning, probate, criminal defense and business litigation. With more than 100 years of combined legal experience, our knowledgeable attorneys provide sophisticated legal counsel and representation. Our law firm has earned a reputation for excellence in the legal community and among our satisfied clients. Beginning as a two-person law firm in 1985, Hayes, Berry, White & Vanzant, L.L.P., has become a strong and focused firm of 10 attorneys. We are committed to serving each of our clients with personalized attention, helping every individual, family and business make informed decisions. Real estate matters may require transactional assistance or representation through litigation and dispute resolution. Two of our partner attorneys, Don White and Richard Hayes, are board-certified in commercial and residential real estate law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and listed in Super Lawyers. We assist clients with municipal law, zoning and land use, condemnation, purchases, title and documentation, construction dispute and foreclosure prevention services. Family law matters we take on include compassionate care and a focus on the best interests of children. We serve a diverse clientele in matters involving both contested and uncontested divorce, including child custody, child support, adoptions, property division, business succession planning, estate planning and divorce modifications. Bankruptcy is an issue that has gained increased exposure and use in recent years. We help our clients choose the debt relief path that is best for their particular situation. Our attorneys protect our clients’ rights and assets while paving a path for a brighter future through Chapter 7, Chapter 11 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy services. Our legal services are efficient, cost-effective and the prudent choice for people in need of decisive legal resolution. We are a debt relief agency. We help people file for bankruptcy relief under the Bankruptcy Code.
DWI and DUI offenses are very serious matters. To alter the possibly severe outcome of your case, you need professional representation from an experienced DUI attorney. In this day and age, it is almost unheard of to get from one destination to another without driving a vehicle. We all know it is of the utmost importance to operate a motor vehicle with physical and mental capacities intact. Multiple elements go into driving, so it is essential for drivers to exhibit high levels of attention and awareness of what is going on around them. Sometimes, however, people have a lapse of judgment and drive while intoxicated. These lapses in judgment oftentimes cause drivers to find themselves in very serious situations in which they face DWI or DUI charges. When facing these charges in North Texas, it is prudent to seek legal representation immediately, as driving while intoxicated brings along severe, long-term consequences. View All Our Dwi And Dui Defense Attorneys Jeffrey A. Hines About DUI and DWI The terms DWI and DUI are often used synonymously, but they have different meanings. A DUI, or driving under the influence, is a Class C misdemeanor where a minor is charged with illegally operating a motor vehicle after consuming any amount of alcohol. On the other hand, a DWI, or driving while intoxicated, involves driving while mental and/or physical capacities are inhibited due to the consumption of any controlled substance. Intoxication, as it pertains to DWIs, can be a result from using alcohol, drugs or any other controlled substance. Intoxication, as it pertains to DWIs, can be a result from using alcohol, drugs or any other controlled substance alone or in combination and deciding to get behind the wheel. Further, intoxication also means a person has a blood alcohol level of 0.08 or more. If you are facing DWI or DUI charges, it is essential to contact a reputable DUI attorney to help you navigate the complicated process of DWI and DUI litigation. Why You Need A DUI Attorney for DUI and DWI Offenses When a person is charged with a DUI or DWI, he or she has to deal with two separate cases; one is criminal, and the other is civil. To answer for these charges, one generally must go to court for arraignment, trial or negotiated disposition. Laws pertaining to DUI and DWI are confusing and change from time to time. To improve your chances of challenging and/or improving your consequences, seeking an aggressive DUI lawyer from Hayes, Berry, White & Vanzant, L.L.P. is of the utmost importance. All DWI convictions in Texas bring about hefty fines, surcharges and jail time. Other repercussions include: probation, community service, higher insurance coverage costs, vehicle impoundment, losing employment and having your vehicle fitted with an ignition interlock device. Even with the guidance and representation from an attorney, DWI charges are punishable in Texas as follows: Offense Confinement Fine First Offense DWI Between 72 Hours and 180 Days Maximum of $2,000 Second Offense DWI Between 30 days and One Year Maximum of $4,000 Third Offense or More Between Two and 10 Years Maximum of $10,000 DWI with a Child Passenger Between 180 days and Two Years Maximum of $10,000 Intoxication Assault Between Two and 10 Years Maximum of $10,000 Intoxication Manslaughter Between Two and 20 Years Maximum of $10,000