San Antonio DWI Attorney
Sam H. Lock
As an experienced San Antonio DWI Attorney, I represent individuals in Central and South Texas accused of DWI or other crimes, including:- Intoxication Assault
- Intoxication Manslaughter
- Breath Test Failure
- Breath Test Refusal
- Boating While Intoxicated
- Administrative License Revocation
While the greatest percentage of my cases are DWIs, I also represent individuals facing a wide variety of allegations. I have represented individuals charged with Murder, Attempted Capital Murder, Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity, allegations of Sexual Crimes, Tampering with Evidence, Criminal Mischief, Criminal Trespass, allegations of Possession and Distribution of Controlled Substances, Firearms violations, and obscure crimes such as, Interference with Railroad Property. I represent individuals who are on probation, but facing motions to revoke their probation. Additionally, I represent individuals in the appellate courts when justice may not have been served at the court below. I am proud to represent people from all walks of life, rich and poor.
As a skilled San Antonio DWI Attorney, I serve clients throughout San Antonio, Bexar County, Guadalupe County, Comal County, Wilson County, Gonzales County, Kendall County, Bandera County, Caldwell County, Travis County, Hays County, and others.
If you or someone you know in Texas needs the assistance of an experienced San Antonio DWI Attorney, call Sam Lock today at 866-611-3267, or complete the contact form provided on this site to schedule your free consultation.
Not Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.
Practice Areas and Legal Definitions
DWI:
Texas law treats those accused of Driving While Intoxicated harshly. A first time DWI offender faces a possible license suspension by the Texas Department of Public Safety, a maximum fine of $2,000 and up to 180 days in jail. Those individuals with prior convictions for DWI face even stiffer penalties. Even bonding subsequent offenders out of jail before the initial court date becomes a dicey proposition in some cases. A third DWI offense may be charged as a third degree felony, carrying a penalty of up to ten years in prison and a $10,000 fine. Newly enacted laws sanction those convicted of DWI with surcharges that must be paid in order to maintain your driver's license. These D.W.I. conviction surcharges are added to any court imposed sanctions. It is now more important than ever to avoid costly D.W.I. convictions.
Know Your Rights:
- Right to Remain Silent: You have a right to remain silent. You do not have to answer any questions that a police officer asks you during a DWI encounter. You are being videotaped. Everything you say and do could potentially be seen by a jury deciding your fate.
- Breath and Blood Tests: You have a right to refuse blood and breath tests offered to you by law enforcement. You are not required to blow into the hand-held device that some officers now carry. This hand-held device has not met the criteria required to be admissible in court. There is no criminal penalty for refusing a blood or breath test. There is a potential driver's license suspension for refusal to provide a "breath specimen." If you elect to refuse, do so politely. Remember, you are being filmed.
- The Right to a Jury Trial: You have a right to a lawyer, a jury trial and a presumption of innocence. You are innocent UNLESS proven guilty. For many individuals accused of DWI, this experience is the first with the legal system. There is no guarantee of probation after a jury trial, but most misdemeanor DWI cases result in probation, even after jury trial. You and your lawyer should approach your case as one that needs to be tried. Each case must be assessed individually, of course. But, the DWI defendant is uniquely situated in the world of criminal law. DWI is an opinion crime and many times a jury of one's peers is required to sort out fact and fiction.
These days, an arresting officer is legally authorized to literally take your license away from you at the station because he suspects you are Driving While Intoxicated. He is required to issue you a Temporary Driving Permit. In the slew of papers you receive upon release from jail, there is a form that attempts to explain that you have a right to a hearing regarding the suspension of your driver's license. YOU OR YOUR LAWYER MUST REQUEST THIS HEARING WITHIN 15 DAYS OF YOUR ARREST DATE or the hearing is waived and your license will be suspended automatically. This hearing can be invaluable in the litigation of your case.
If you or someone you know in Texas needs the assistance of an experienced San Antonio DWI Attorney, call Sam Lock today at 866-611-3267, or complete the contact form provided on this site to schedule your free consultation.
Not Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.
Professional Profile
If you or someone you know in Texas needs the assistance of an experienced San Antonio DWI Attorney, call Sam Lock today at 866-611-3267, or complete the contact form provided on this site to schedule your free consultation.
ADDRESS OF THE FIRM:
Law Offices of Sam H. Lock
1011 S. Alamo
San Antonio, TX 78210
Telephone: 866-611-3267
Fax: 210-226-7540
MEMBERS OF THE FIRM:
Sam H. Lock
Sam Lock represents people from all walks of life and is firmly committed to fighting for his clients in courts throughout Texas. Sam is recognized by Texas Monthly as a "Rising Star" in the legal profession and in Scene in S.A. Monthly as one of San Antonio's Best Lawyers. He serves on the Boards of Directors for the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association and the San Antonio Criminal Defense Lawyers Association. Sam is also a member of the American Inns of Court, William Sessions Inn, an organization of top attorneys and judges that meets to discuss developments in the law and current issues facing the courts.
Sam Lock frequently lectures at continuing legal education seminars, educating other attorneys on developments in the law, evidence, procedure and consequences of criminal convictions.
Not Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.
EDUCATION:
- St. Mary's University School of Law, San Antonio, Texas Juris Doctor
- Research Assistant for Professor David Schlueter (author of Texas Rule of Evidence Manual and Reporter for Federal Rules of Evidence Committee)
- Student Attorney, St. Mary's School of Law Criminal Justice Clinic
- Public Interest Law Association Fellowship for work with Burnet County Public Defender
- Recognized in Who's Who Among American Law Students, Volume 16
- Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas B.A., English; Minor in History
- Corps of Cadets
- Ross Volunteer Company, Honor Guard for the Governor of Texas
- Solo Practitioner representing Criminal Defendants, 2000 to present
- Former Assistant District Attorney, Bexar County Texas
- Student Attorney, St. Mary's University School of Law, Criminal Justice Clinic
- Law Clerk, U.S. Attorney's Office, Western District of Texas
- Law Clerk, Burnet County Public Defender
- Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
- San Antonio Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
- Federal Bar Association
- Guadalupe County Bar Association
- Member, National College of DUI Defense
- Member, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
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1011 S. Alamo
San Antonio, TX 78210
Telephone: 866-611-3267
Fax: 210-226-7540
