Closing Thoughts: Preparing For Your Initial Strategy Session

What To Expect During Your First Strategy Session With Us

When I meet a client for the first time, one of the first questions I’ll ask is, “How will a DWI affect you?” This helps me understand what’s at stake for you personally and professionally, so I can better shape your defense strategy. Here are some key areas we’ll discuss:

• Are you concerned about losing your job?
• Do you have school or academic plans that could be impacted?
• How important is it to protect future employment opportunities?
• Is there a risk of disciplinary action or expulsion from school?
• Are you involved in any ongoing or upcoming custody cases?
• Are you going through a divorce?

By learning upfront how a DWI case may impact your life, we can take steps to minimize potential consequences – but that’s not where the conversation ends. We’ll also talk about the details of the traffic stop that led to your arrest. What was the reason for the initial stop? Did the officer explain their actions? The more we know about what happened, the better we can evaluate your case.

This strategy session is also your chance to ask any questions you might have about the impact of a DWI conviction or the legal process involved. If anything remains unclear after reviewing these chapters, bring your questions to the strategy session—it’s a time for you to get the answers you need.

The Documents You Should Bring To Your Initial Strategy Session

Knowing what documents to bring can be challenging, so here’s a quick list of the paperwork we’ll need to get started on your case:

• Documents from Your Release: Bring any paperwork provided when you were released from jail. This includes any information about your charges or court dates.
• Bond Company Paperwork: If you were released on bond, bring any documents from the bond company, including the conditions of your bond.

Attorney Ira Miller is a compassionate DWI defense lawyer from Texas who has represented countless ordinary Texans just like you through the ordeal of a DWI arrest, defense, and trial. He is sharing the advice gained over decades of work to ensure you can stand up for your rights, freedom and future.

Are you or a loved one facing DWI charges in Texas? Contact defense attorney Ira Miller today to schedule an initial strategy session and contest the charges against you.

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• Statutory Warning (DIC-24 Form): This form was given when the officer requested a blood or breath sample and contains key details we’ll use to challenge your driver’s license suspension.
• Notice of Suspension: If you received a notice of suspension, bring a copy. This is essential to meet the 15-day deadline for challenging your license suspension.

These documents allow us to start building a defense and ensure we’re addressing your case needs from day one.

My Goal Is To Help People Like You

The first DWI case I ever tried was also my very first trial. My client was a young woman, just beginning her undergraduate education, with her entire future at risk. From our first meeting, it was clear her main concern was how a DWI conviction could derail her career ambitions and jeopardize her education.

She had already worked with another attorney before coming to me, but I was the first to tell her that going to trial was an option. After reviewing her case, I explained that she had every right to take it to trial. Since the state’s offer involved a conviction, a trial was the only way forward that might avoid one.

Her breath alcohol concentration had been measured at 0.14, and the officer reported she had failed the field sobriety tests. However, during the trial, we showed the jury that the officer had not fairly scored the sobriety tests, and we challenged the reliability of her breath alcohol results due to issues with the testing machine.

In the end, the jury found her not guilty. When I saw the relief on her face as the verdict was read, I could see the weight of her worry about her future lift. That moment is something I carry with me in every case—and while writing this book. It reminds me that each client, each case, is not just a number or a file.

Attorney Ira Miller is a compassionate DWI defense lawyer from Texas who has represented countless ordinary Texans just like you through the ordeal of a DWI arrest, defense, and trial. He is sharing the advice gained over decades of work to ensure you can stand up for your rights, freedom and future.

Are you or a loved one facing DWI charges in Texas? Contact defense attorney Ira Miller today to schedule an initial strategy session and contest the charges against you.

Call Us To Schedule Your Initial Strategy Session Today! (361) 344-4811

Every person we represent has their own life, their own stakes. My job is to safeguard those interests to the fullest extent of the law and deliver solutions that help clients like you move forward.

Our Texas Strength: An Individualised Approach And Perspective

What sets our firm apart in criminal and DWI defense is our commitment to each client as an individual, not just a case file. We take the time to work with you to build a defense plan that speaks to your specific concerns and priorities.

Growing up, my parents taught me the importance of listening without judgment. I carry that approach with me into every client interaction, so we can build a defense that genuinely reflects your unique circumstances and values.

When I meet with the prosecution, I don’t just discuss the legal aspects; I bring your story into the room. I will talk about your life beyond the arrest—your job, your family, the ways you contribute to the community, whether it’s helping neighbors or caring for loved ones. This approach helps the prosecution see you as a whole person, not just the circumstances of one night. In my experience, sharing who you truly are has helped us achieve more favorable outcomes.

Our relationship works both ways; as your attorney, I aim to alleviate as much stress as possible. While an arrest is understandably overwhelming, working with us is not. Our goal is to guide you with clear, respectful communication and a tailored strategy to help you move forward with confidence.

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