Cedillo Law Firm, PLLC
Officing in Sugar Land &
The Woodlands, Texas
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Cedillo Law Firm
DWI DEFENSE
In Texas, a person can be charged with DWI if:
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Their blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is 0.08 or higher, OR
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They have lost the normal use of their mental or physical faculties due to alcohol, drugs, or a combination.
Police often rely on:
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Standardized Field Sobriety Tests (SFSTs)
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Breath tests
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Blood draws
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Body-worn cameras
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Dash camera footage
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Observations and statements
But each of these pieces of evidence is flawed, subjective, or legally challengeable.
A DWI charge is not the end — it is the beginning of a strong legal defense.
CEDILLO LAW FIRM
Protecting your freedom, your future, and your ability to drive.
Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) is one of the most aggressively prosecuted offenses in Texas. A simple traffic stop can quickly spiral into an arrest, license suspension, court dates, and crushing long-term consequences. But a DWI charge does not mean a DWI conviction — especially when you have a trial-proven defense team standing with you.
Cedillo Law Firm has defended hundreds of DWI cases across Harris, Fort Bend, Montgomery, and surrounding counties. We have obtained numerous dismissals, suppressions, and complete trial acquittals. Fun fact: we have never lost a DWI case we have taken to trial in Harris County. When the stakes are highest, our clients rely on our preparation, our courtroom skill, and our relentless pursuit of the truth.
What Is a DWI in Texas?
How We Defend Your DWI Case
ALR Hearings — License Protection
DWI defense is technical, scientific, and highly procedural. Our team dissects every aspect of your case to find errors, weaknesses, and grounds for dismissal or suppression.
We challenge:
1. The legality of the stop
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No reasonable suspicion
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Minor traffic allegations that don’t justify a detention
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Anonymous tips or vague “driving behavior” with no supporting evidence
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Wrong jurisdiction
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Pretextual stops
If the stop is bad, everything after can be thrown out.
2. The arrest decision (probable cause)
Officers routinely:
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Misinterpret normal physical behaviors as intoxication
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Ignore medical conditions, fatigue, injuries, or nervousness
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Pre-judge a driver before SFSTs even begin
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Perform SFSTs incorrectly or coercively
A lack of probable cause can result in complete suppression.
3. Field Sobriety Tests (SFSTs)
We analyze:
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Whether the officer was properly NHTSA-certified
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Whether the tests were given on uneven pavement, in bad weather, or near traffic
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Whether instructions were confusing
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Whether the officer added unapproved “tests”
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Whether the clues were mis-scored
Improper administration = unreliable results = weakened prosecution.
4. Breath and Blood Tests
Breath machines and blood labs are not perfect, and they are not magic.
We challenge:
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Chain of custody
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Lab contamination
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Improper vial handling
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Instrument calibration
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Refusal to disclose full chromatograms or raw data
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Delays between driving and testing
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Rising BAC defense
Scientific weaknesses can lead to reasonable doubt.
5. Officer credibility & body-cam/video review
Video often tells a completely different story than the offense report. We review every second.
Every DWI case comes with a separate civil process called the Administrative License Revocation (ALR) hearing. You only have 15 days after arrest to request this hearing.
At Cedillo Law Firm, we:
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Request the ALR hearing immediately
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Subpoena the officer
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Cross-examine them under oath
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Use the transcript to attack the criminal case
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Fight to save your driver’s license
A strong ALR defense sets the tone for the criminal case — and often exposes weaknesses early.
Why a DWI Defense Costs What It Costs
We never quote prices online, but we explain the truth clearly:
A DWI is expensive because the consequences are massive:
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A permanent criminal record
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Thousands in fines
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Ignition interlock
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License suspensions
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Increased insurance premiums
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Possible jail time
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Immigration consequences for non-citizens
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Employment and professional licensing complications
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Travel restrictions
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Civil liability in accidents
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Long-term reputational impact
A DWI conviction follows you for life.
A strong defense is not a luxury — it is an investment in your future.
Our Results — Proven Trial Lawyers
Cedillo Law Firm has:
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Never lost a DWI case we have taken to trial in Harris County
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Secured numerous dismissals through suppression motions, negotiating from strength, and exposing weak evidence
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Achieved multiple full suppressions of stops, SFSTs, breath tests, and blood tests
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Successfully litigated ALR hearings, saving countless clients’ driver’s licenses
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Handled cases ranging from first-offense DWI to DWI 2nd, Felony DWI, and DWI with a Child Passenger
We prepare every case as if it is going to trial — and the results speak for themselves.
Contact Cedillo Law Firm for your DWI Defense
A DWI arrest is frightening — but you are not alone.
You deserve:
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A team of skilled trial attorneys
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A team who knows DWI law inside and out
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A firm with a proven record of fighting and winning
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Attorneys who can communicate in your language and be sensitive to any immigration issues
Call us today at 281.277.0098 for a consultation.
We are ready to protect your rights, your record, and your future.