Tyler Criminal Defense Attorney / DWI

Handling all aspects of felony and misdemeanor criminal law in Marshall Texas, Longview, Nacogdoches, and Lufkin

The Scammahorn Law firm assists clients in all areas of criminal law including:

DWI Defense
Assault
Drug Charges
Tax Crimes and IRS Criminal Investigations
Federal and State Criminal Defense

Mr. Scammahorn understands that a criminal charge—whether it is a felony or a misdemeanor—is a major issue to you. Mr. Scammahorn offers compassion and can represent you through the entire criminal process, from your initial presentation before a judicial officer, to trial, and appeal, if necessary. It is crucial that you immediately request an attorney if you have been charged with a crime and that you not speak to anyone about the crime until you have retained an attorney.

Typically, felonies differ from misdemeanors by the amount of time that you could have to spend in jail. Sentences for misdemeanors are usually less than one year and sentences for felonies are typically one year or more. Whether you are facing charges for a misdemeanor or a felony, you need an experienced criminal lawyer working with you.

DWI Defense

Under Texas law, when a motorist has a blood alcohol concentration of .08 or higher or has lost the normal use of his or her mental or physical faculties, he or she may be charged with driving while intoxicated. A DWI is a serious offense that can have far-reaching and detrimental effects on your life, including limiting your ability to drive, maintain a job, and obtain insurance. Time is of the essence if you are facing a DWI charge. Conviction for DWI can carry punishment that includes jail time, a fine, revocation of your driver’s license, and a permanent criminal record that can affect your ability to gain employment or credit. A DWI conviction may also cause your insurance rates to increase.

The Scammahorn Law firm has successfully argued many cases on behalf of our DWI clients, including the following:

A client charged with a DWI, admitted to drinking, performed poorly on sobriety tests, and blew a 1.6 on the intoxilizer. The outcome was a not guilty verdict.
A client charged with a second DWI, admitted to drinking, and had an open container of alcohol in the vehicle. The police officer testified that on a scale of one to ten of intoxication cases he has had, the client rated an eight. The outcome was a not guilty verdict.
A client charged with a third degree felony intoxicated assault for driving under the influence of alcohol, crashed his vehicle into another person's vehicle, causing the victim to spend weeks in a hospital and undergo back surgery. Facing two to ten years in prison and a $10,000 fine, the client’s case was reduced to a class B misdemeanor, with 24 months probation, and no jail time.

An experienced DWI attorney will explain your rights to you and can negotiate a possible reduction of your DWI charge. Contact the Scammahorn Law Firm today to set up an initial consultation.

The Scammahorn Law Firm serves Tyler, Texas and surrounding areas, including Longview, Lufkin, Marshall, and Nacogdoches. The firm also serves tax clients in the Dallas area.