Do I have a right to an attorney when I am stopped for a DWI investigation?

The law in Texas provides that persons stopped for DWI initially do not have the right to an attorney. In fact, you do not have a right to speak to a lawyer until after the initial investigation on the street is complete and you have been taken to jail. Most citizens do not understand that after their arrest, they are not entitled to speak to a lawyer when confronted with the decision of taking or refusing a blood, breath or urine test. Keep in mind, that it is still a good idea to request a lawyer when you are first stopped by the police and you want to continue requesting to talk with your attorney before continuing further with any of the police officers other requests.