Being Charged with DUI in Cedar Park Can Be Expensive
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Arrested in Cedar Park for DWI?
Being charged with a DWI is a gut-wrenching experience.
Anytime you operate a vehicle with a BAC over .08, you risk arrest for DWI. It is unfortunately a very common crime in the area surrounding Cedar Park.
That said, the state of Texas and the Williamson County prosecutors will not go easy on anyone arrested for DWI. That's why if you need to call an experienced firm like Michael & Associates.
A DWI Can Cost You Fines and Land You In Jail
While it's true that DWI is common around Cedar Park, that doesn't mean the penalties aren't severe.
They are both strict, and expensive.
DWI convictions carry the following sentences:
First Offense:
- As much as a $2000 fine
- From 3 and 180 days in jail
- Losing your license for up to 365 days
Second Offense:
- As much as a $2000 fine
- Between 1 and 12 months in jail
- Losing your license for as much as 2 years
Third Offense:
- As much as a $10,000 fine
- From two to ten years in prison
- Losing your license for up to two years
- Permanent Felony record
If there were underage passengers, you are also subject to sentence enhancements at the prosecuting attorney's discretion.
A Single Mistake Shouldn't Define You
A conviction means a lot more than fines. DWI convictions can follow you during your job hunt, and increase your insurance.
The serious charges against you mean that you need the best legal team possible.
When you are facing charges of this magnitude, you can't trust your future to just anyone. You need a caring and experienced legal team by your side.
Put Michael & Associates To Work For You
At Michael & Associates, we have nearly ten years of experience handling DWI cases like yours.
We have hundreds of cases under our belt in the area of Cedar Park, and most of the time we get the charges dismissed or reduced.
We offer a high-touch, white-glove DWI defense. Because we treat each case as the unique event it is, we are able to think outside the box and get the best result for you.
We are focused on one case at a time here. You get the contact information for Ben Michael, our managing partner. He will personally review your case and make sure you understand the evidence and defense being planned.
You're in good hands with Michael & Associates. Schedule a free case review so we can start formulating your DWI defense strategy.
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If you've been charged with a DWI, you have 15 days before you lose your license. Fill out the form below and we'll be in touch in a few minutes.
Recent DWI Cases in Cedar Park
Case Dismissed
Charge: Driving While Intoxicated
Location: Cedar Park, TX
Allegations: After being pulled over for speeding, the client failed a field sobriety test and was arrested.
Result: We found the evidence was obtained illegally, so the case was dismissed.
Charges Reduced
Charge: Driving While Intoxicated, 2nd Offense
Location: Cedar Park, TX
Allegations: Our client was pulled over for failure to yield, and was arrested after failing both the breathalyzer and the field sobriety test.
Result: State agreed to a plea bargain for reckless driving
Case Dismissed
Charge: Driving Under the Influence
Location: Cedar Park, TX
Allegations: The client was arrested after being pulled over and undergoing questioning by the detaining officer.
Result: Full dismissal
How a DWI Conviction Affects Auto Insurance Rates
In Cedar Park, the average annual cost of car insurance is $732. For drivers with DWI convictions, the average annual cost of auto insurance is $1,054, an increase of $322.
Breakdown by Gender
| Without DWI Conviction | $732 | $732 |
| With DWI Conviction | $1,054 | $1,054 |
| Increase | $322 | $322 |
Breakdown by Age
| Without DWI Conviction | $1,248 | $672 | $600 | $557 | $492 | $504 |
| With DWI Conviction | $1,797 | $968 | $864 | $802 | $708 | $726 |
| Increase | $549 | $296 | $264 | $245 | $216 | $222 |
Don't Let a DWI Increase your Insurance Cost
Frequently Asked Questions
About Michael & Associates
The difference is that we fight for our clients, and don't look at them as a case to be wrapped up as swiftly as possible.
Other firms, the larger firms, will offer you reduced rates while overpromising and underdelivering. We know the type. They churn through cases as fast as possible and aren't there for you when you need them most. That's not who you want on your side.
We look at our clients and see a person who needs our help. A person who needs the best legal representation possible. It's part of why we do this, and Ben's core value.
At Michael & Associates, we take on a low number of cases and treat each one with the care required to give you the best chance possible.
We will be sure to give you Ben Michael's personal cell phone number, and you can text him anytime - morning or evening. With other firms, you would be lucky to get a call back at all, forget a pipeline directly to your lawyer at any time.
Michael & Associates is experienced in a wide range of criminal cases, we specialize in:
- DUI / DWI
- Possession of a Controlled Substance
- Assault & Battery
- Family Violence
- Domestic Abuse
Cases we don't work on:
- Traffic Law
- Family Law
- Immigration Law
- Civil Law
We accept clients from anywhere in Texas. From Austin to San Antonio, to everywhere in between, we work for you.
Driving While Intoxicated in Cedar Park
In Cedar Park, Williamson County, and anywhere else in Texas, a driver with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.08% or higher risks arrest for DWI/DUI. That number represents the amount of alcohol in your bloodstream at the time of the test.
Whether you are over the legal limit depends on several things. Your height, weight, and sex, as well as your tolerance and the amount of time that has passed since your last drink.
In Cedar Park, and anywhere else in Texas, penalties will depend on previous arrests.
1st Offense
- As much as a $2,000 fine
- As much as 6 months in jail, with three days being mandatory
- Losing your license for a year
2nd Offense
- As much as a $4,000 fine
- Between 30 and 365 days in jail
- Losing your license for as much as two years
3rd Offense
- $10,000 fine
- 2 to 10 years in prison
- Losing your license for as much as two years
Sentencing enhancement guidelines will apply if driving with underage passengers:
- Increased fines - up to $10,000
- as much as two years in jail
- Increased period of driver's license suspension
It's important to be respectful when you are pulled over. For starters, never run. It only makes things worse.
Roll your window down, and when asked to retrieve your documents do so slowly and without aggression. It's important to remain calm and respectful.
When the officer asks if you know why you were stopped, politely reply that you don't know. They are looking for probable cause and will use the reply against you in court. It removes a potential avenue of defense if you admit to an infraction.
It's within your rights to refuse the testing the officers ask you to undergo. It's probably a good idea to refuse any test you are going to fail anyway. Just say you prefer to speak with your attorney before undergoing any testing and remain calm and respectful. You are possibly being recorded.
You could be arrested anyway on suspicion of DWI. If you are arrested, you will be asked to take a breathalyzer and perhaps a blood test. Refusal means an automatic license suspension. You will lose your license anyway if convicted, so it might be best to let your lawyer fight this for you.
The officers can get a warrant to force you to participate in a blood test, but the warrant will take some time to get.
Never speak to an officer without an attorney present, and request a call to your lawyer at the earliest chance you are given.
Never accept the penalties of DWI without putting up a strong defense. The stakes are too high for you to simply plead guilty. Let your lawyers help make the process as painless as possible.
Helpful Locations for Cedar Park Residents
Cedar Park Courthouse
(512) 260-4300
911 Quest Pkwy
Cedar Park, TX 78613
cedarparktexas.gov
Cedar Park Police Department
(512) 260-4600
911 Quest Parkway
Cedar Park, TX 78613
cedarparktexas.gov
Alcohol Treatment Facility
(512) 764-5954
1201 Arrow Point Dr
Cedar Park, TX 78613
infiniterecovery.com
Department of Motor Vehicles
(512) 464-3700
13730 Research Blvd
Austin, TX 78750
dps.texas.gov