A DWI in Garland Can Be Devastating. Let Us Help You.
Due to the potential for a substantial number of penalties, a DWI charge can be one of the most stressful times in someone’s life.
Believe it or not, a DWI is actually a pretty common charge in Garland and the rest of Dallas County. To be charged with it, you have to meet the following criteria: 1) be operating a vehicle and 2) have a blood alcohol content of 0.08% or above.
As mentioned above, the penalties can be quite severe. You can be fined thousands of dollars or end up in a county jail. For repeat offenders, you can even be charged with a felony and find yourself in prison. Don’t fear, though. Michael & Associates has you covered.
Possible Penalties for DWIs in Garland
Many people are sorely mistaken in thinking that a DWI is basically a slap on the wrist. Whether it’s your first or fifth offense, there are serious financial penalties and jail time.
Here are the penalties for DWI convictions in TX:
The 1st Offense:
- Possible $2,000 fine
- Between 3 and 180 days in jail
- Suspension of your driver’s license for up to a year
2nd Offense:
- Possible $4,000 fine
- Between 1 and 12 months in jail
- Suspension of your driver’s license for up to two years
3rd+ Offense:
- Possible $10,000 fine
- Between 2 and 10 years in prison
- Suspension of your driver’s license for up to two years
- A felony charge on your record that will hurt your chances of employment in the future
None of these penalties includes the additional ones that come with enhanced charges. For example, DWI offenders with minors in their car will be hit the hardest.
Don’t Give Up Yet – Build Your Defense Team
When our clients come to us, they’re not just afraid of the penalties from the court, they’re afraid of the stigma that comes with a DWI. If you’re facing your third charge, you can be labeled as a felon – the working world isn’t very friendly to felons even if it’s a non-violent charge.
This is your future at stake. Do the smart thing and lawyer up. Find yourself the most competent, experienced lawyer you can.
Michael & Associates, Defense Lawyer in Garland
We’re not being arrogant when we say we have a strong reputation for success. We carry ourselves with pride, because we strive to get results we can be proud of. After practicing law and taking DWI cases for nearly a decade all over Texas, we have fought literally hundreds of cases. We have won most of them by either getting our clients' charges dropped entirely or, at the very least, reduced.
Not only are we going to fight to get you great results, but we’ll make you feel like a king or a queen. Unlike the other firms in Garland who pass you off to an office manager or an intern, our managing partner will be there for you.
You get full access to your senior lawyer. He and the rest of us at Michael & Associates will cater to your every need to make sure this stressful time flies by in a breeze.
For a free consultation with Michael & Associates, fill out the contact form on the page.
