Fort Worth Criminal Defense Attorneys Based in Fort Worth and representing clients throughout the United States, the law firm of Kearney | Wynn is among the most respected criminal defense firms in Texas. We trace our history back more than 35 years when partner Jeffrey Kearney established his own criminal defense firm. Our firm was built on the principles of hard work, attention to detail and a steadfast commitment to obtaining a positive result in every case. We have successfully defended high-profile clients against a vast array of state and federal charges, including white collar crimes and sex crimes. Our Fort Worth criminal defense lawyers offer clients decades of experience at both the trial and appellate levels, and we have an impressive record of success in both venues. The Criminal Defense Firm That Other Lawyers Rely On We have earned the respect of the entire legal community, and we are proud to say that the majority of our clients come to us via referral from other firms. Attorneys at our firm have been included in the listings for The Best Lawyers In America, Texas Super Lawyers, The Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers and D Magazine’s list of The Best Lawyers In Dallas/Fort Worth, among others. Our attorneys’ renowned courtroom capabilities and proven investigative skills assure referring law firms that their clients will be under the care of a capable litigator with the ability to protect their rights, liberties and futures. We take a very proactive approach to every case we accept. Our only concern is resolving the case in a manner that provides the most benefit to our client.
Understand DUI And DWI In Texas Under Texas law, driving under the influence (DUI) is an offense that is reserved for persons under the age of 21 who have any measurable amount of alcohol in their systems. These offenses are a class B misdemeanor and can be punishable by numerous penalties, including loss of driving privileges, a fine of up to $2,000 and/or up to 180 days in jail. Driving while intoxicated (DWI) is the offense that refers to any person operating a vehicle while having a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08 percent or higher. A first-offense DWI is also a class B misdemeanor, however, penalties increase substantially for repeat offenders and drivers who cause serious injury to or the death of another person. A third-offense DWI or certain aggravating factors will result in a felony charge. Building A Strong Defense On Your Behalf Many people who are arrested for a drunk driving offense wrongly assume that there is no defense for it. In truth, there can be a number of viable defenses that may be available depending on the circumstances of your case. In every case, our attorneys conduct a thorough review of your case to determine the best approach to resolving your case. When appropriate, we help our clients locate the necessary resources to fight alcohol addiction. In many cases, a person’s initiative to seek help can be used in an evidentiary manner to strengthen his or her defense. In addition to defending clients in their criminal proceedings, we represent them in administrative license revocation (ALR) hearings arising from breath or blood test failure or refusal to submit to a test. We also represent clients in hearings for essential needs licenses.