Peaster, TX DWI Law Firms & Lawyers

An open container is a Class C ticket, like speeding. A open container with a DWI means the driver would have to do 3 days in jail for that open container. So really just depends on you. Open container tickets are pretty cheap and easy to defend. Maybe all should talk and work something out.

Is this for a DWI related offense? If so, you are not eligible for early termination of supervision. See Texas Code of Criminal Procedure 42A.701(g)(1) (formerly 42.12 Section 20(b)) – “This article does not apply to a defendant convicted of: (1) an offense under Sections 49.04-49.08, Penal Code” If it is for a different type of offense, I could assist. You will have to contact me directly to discuss pricing (not supposed to do that on the Q&A section).

No. Once a charge is accepted by the DA's office they are the only agency (other than the judge in certain situations) that can dismiss the prosecution. What you can do is speak to your brother's attorney. Depending upon what you have to say, you might be able to help your brother's lawyer get the case dismissed. You may also consider going directly to the DA and speaking to whomever is handling the case. I think you going to speak to the DA is the worst option. If you don't know exactly what helps and how to use what you have to say in a helpful way, you may end up doing more harm than good. In fact, that's usually what happens. Find him a good lawyer so that, if it can be done right, it is done right the first time.