If you're facing a DWI charge, you have more to worry about than potentially losing your driver's license. You could also have to pay expensive fines and even face jail time:
- First offense: Up to $2,000 fine; 3 to 180 days in jail; loss of driver’s license for up to 1 year
- Second offense: Up to $4,000 fine; 1 to 12 months in jail; loss of driver’s license for up to 2 years
- Third or subsequent offense: Up to $10,000 fine; 2 to 10 years in prison; loss of driver’s license for up to 2 years; felony on your record
Aggravating Factors Can Further Increase Penalties
- Driving with a child under 15 can lead to child endangerment charges and felony penalties.
- A high BAC (.15 or more) elevates a Class B misdemeanor to Class A.
- Causing injury or death can result in intoxication assault or intoxication manslaughter charges carrying lengthy prison sentences.
Why Choose Michael & Associates for Your Floresville DWI / DUI Defense Team
Although we have a large team of attorneys across Texas, each of our DUI lawyers focuses on a select group of counties. This allows us to get personally involved with every client and develop strong relationships with local prosecutors, judges, and court staff. These relationships can make a real difference in your DWI case.
Kaytlyn Knowles handles our cases in Floresville and Wilson County. Kaytlyn is a former Bexar County prosecutor with over 50 felony jury trials and more than a decade of courtroom experience. Her deep understanding of prosecutorial strategy helps her provide strong, effective criminal defense.
But when you choose Michael & Associates, you aren't just hiring one lawyer — you're getting all the resources of our premium DWI defense team, which includes former judges, magistrates, local law enforcement officers, and even an ex-FBI agent. This diverse experience allows us to view your DWI defense from every possible angle. And our founder, Ben Michael, is personally involved in every case that comes through our doors.
When you hire our firm to defend your DWI or DUI charge in Floresville or Wilson County, you get:
- A free, confidential case evaluation: We'll immediately review your case and provide a realistic outlook.
- Local knowledge: Our team has extensive experience with Wilson County courts, prosecutors, and judges.
- Aggressive defense strategies: Our DWI scientists challenge BAC tests, and we'll investigate officer conduct, field sobriety tests, and illegal stops or searches.
- ALR hearing representation: We fight to protect your license at suspension hearings and ignition interlock proceedings — you won't even need to attend.
- Personalized attention: You will work directly with a senior trial attorney, never a junior associate.
- Complete case management: We track deadlines, motions, and hearings to ensure nothing slips through the cracks, and we notify you when an important date is approaching so you're not caught by surprise.
- Transparent fees: We don't believe in nickel-and-diming — we don't charge extra if your case goes to trial.
- Clear communication: We will explain your options, outcomes, and costs every step of the way.
- Proven track record: Many of our clients have seen charges dismissed or reduced — our reviews speak for themselves.
- Total commitment: Our focus is on protecting your driving privileges, reputation, and freedom.
How a Strong Defense Can Protect You
A strong defense can dramatically affect your case outcome. We can use weak evidence to advocate for reduced or dismissed charges, and can fight to minimize fines, jail time, and license suspensions. Most importantly, we fight your DWI to help you avoid long-term ramifications that go far beyond your case — a DWI conviction will affect your job, insurance, and reputation.
What to Do After a DWI Arrest in Floresville
- Remain silent: Do not speak to police officers until your attorney is present.
- Document everything: Make notes of the date, time, location, events, witnesses, and any breath or blood tests administered.
- Contact us immediately: The sooner we begin your defense, the stronger your chances.
