Don’t Let a Brownsville DWI Derail Your Finances (and Life).
Wondering what a DWI is? Driving While Intoxicated is, in Brownsville and the rest of Texas, being caught operating a vehicle with your blood made up of at least 0.08% alcohol content.
No one finds the stress that accompanies a DWI charge fun. In fact, it’s often one of the most hectic times in a person’s life.
Our clients come to us for help because the courts of Cameron County can be quite harsh on DWI offenders. They’re often seen as a public danger, while we at Michael & Associates know that sometimes people make mistakes. That’s why we’re here to provide aid.
DWIs Mean Possible Jail Time and Heavy Fines
Many people aren’t aware of the severity of a full DWI charge. They might not have met anyone who has been charged or only met people who’ve had their charges reduced.
Here are the penalties for DWI convictions in the Chess Capital of Texas:
Your 1st offense:
- Up to a $2,000 fine from the Cameron County courts
- Between three and 180 days in jail
- Loss of driver’s license for up to a year
Your 2nd offense:
- Up to a $4,000 fine from the Cameron County courts
- Between one and 12 months in jail
- Loss of driver’s license for up to two years
Your 3rd+ offense:
- Up to a $10,000 fine from the Cameron County courts
- Between two and 10 years in prison
- Loss of driver’s license for up to two years
- A felony on your criminal record
Lawyer Up and Fight Back
Some people go into a DWI case ready to throw in the towel. They know they made a mistake, and they think they deserve their punishment. However, jail time and fees aren’t the only things that can hit them. If you’re facing a charge, you might find your insurance rates going up, loss of your license, or, if you have a felony on your record, a hard time finding employment at a decent place of work.
Don’t give up on your future yet. If you have the right defense team, you can protect yourself and possibly even get your case dismissed entirely.
Michael & Associates Will Treat You Like Family
At Michael & Associates, we fight for each of our clients as if they were our family members and their future depended on the outcome of the case. We provide a level of care both in and out of the courtroom that you won’t find anywhere else in Brownsville.
We provide VIP treatment to our clients. Ben Michael, our managing partner, will be at your command. His favorite part of working at his own firm is how hands-on he can get with each case and the people involved. He’s not only here to defend you, but to put your mind at ease as well.
Besides outstanding service, you’ll be getting the best outcome possible in your court case. We have been practicing law and fighting DUI cases in Texas for nearly ten years. Most of our clients have had their charges reduced or cases dismissed. We’ll get you serious results.
To have Michael & Associates get started on your legal defense strategy, schedule a free case review with us by contacting us directly or filling out the form on this page.