Don’t Let a DWI Ruin Your Life. Count on Us.
Having trouble sleeping at night over the possible penalties you’ll face for your DWI charge? You’re not alone.
Driving while intoxicated (DWI) or, as it used to be more commonly known, driving under the influence (DUI) is a criminal charge that occurs when the driver of a vehicle is pulled over and proven to have a blood alcohol content (BAC) level of 0.08% or higher.
Webb County courts don’t like to deal with DWI cases and will often treat offenders like they’re hardened criminals – even if it’s their first time being in trouble. Don’t lose any more sleep over what might be – Michael & Associates will fight for you.
A DWI Could Mean Costly Fines and Jail Time
Many Laredoans are surprised when they find out about The City Under Seven Flags’s high count of DWIs. Just because many people go through the system on these charges doesn’t mean their penalties are any less severe.
Here are the penalties for DWI convictions in TX:
Your 1st offense:
- Possible $2,000 fine
- Between 3 and 180 days in jail
- Suspension of your driver’s license for up to a year
Your 2nd offense:
- Possible $4,000 fine
- Between 1 and 12 months in jail
- Suspension of your driver’s license for up to two years
Your 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 criminal record
If you were pulled over with a minor in your car, you would face enhanced charges.
Don’t Give Up, Lawyer Up
Not only are you looking at possible criminal penalties, you might be surprised to find out about further financial and social ones. You can be looking at higher insurance rates for driving if you manage to keep your license. You might not even get it back for a long time. Third time offenders might lose their chances of decent employment due to the stigma of hiring convicts.
Don’t flush your future down the drain just because you made a mistake so many others have already. Get the best lawyer you possibly can to protect you.
Michael & Associates Is in Your Corner
Our team at Michael & Associates knows what we’re doing. We have nearly a decade of experience handling DWI cases and have worked with hundreds of clients to get their charges dropped or cases dismissed. Our record is almost exclusively wins. We have been around the block.
When you choose us for your defense team, you’re not just getting a stellar record. You’re also getting equally impressive customer service. Our managing partner, Ben Michael, will answer every question, handle every concern, and take care of you throughout every step of the way personally. You won’t find another firm in town that handles cases like we do.
Whether this is your first charge or even your fourth, you deserve a strong defense team. Go with Michael & Associates. To get a completely free case review, fill out the contact form on this page.