Just because it’s a common crime doesn’t mean that a DWI in Fredericksburg can’t ruin your life if you let it.
Here is a list of the possible penalties you’ll face for a DWI conviction:
The 1st Offense:
- Up to a $2000 fine
- Between 3 and 180 days in jail
- Loss of driver’s license for up to a year
The 2nd Offense:
- Up to a $4,000 fine
- Between 1 and 12 months in jail
- Loss of driver’s license for up to two years
The 3rd+ Offense:
- Up to a $10,000 fine
- Between 2 and 10 years in prison
- Loss of driver’s license for up to two years
- A felony on your record
On top of all these penalties, you can face enhanced charges depending on the circumstances under which you were pulled over. Being caught with a DWI while having a child on board can lead to particularly harsh consequences.
Why Choose Michael & Associates for Your Fredericksburg DWI Defense
Although we have a large team of attorneys across Texas, each of our lawyers focuses on a handful of counties. This allows us to get personally involved with each client, and helps our lawyers develop strong relationships with local judges, prosecutors, and court staff — relationships that can make a real difference in your case.
Our attorney in Fredericksburg, Monica Khirallah, has over a decade of experience and nearly 100 jury trials under her belt. She has been recognized on the Super Lawyers Rising Stars list every year from 2020 to 2025.
But you aren't just hiring one lawyer — you're getting all of the resources of our premium DWI defense team, which includes former prosecutors, judges, magistrates, local law enforcement officers, and even an ex-FBI agent. This allows us to view your case from all angles. And our founder, Ben Michael, is personally involved with every case.
When you hire our firm to defend your DWI charge in Gillespie County, you get:
- Free, confidential case evaluation: Get an immediate review of your arrest and clear answers about your options from one of our senior attorneys.
- Local knowledge: We have years of experience with Gillespie County courts, prosecutors, judges, and plea trends.
- Aggressive defense strategies: Our DWI team scrutinizes BAC testing, challenges field sobriety procedures, and investigates officer conduct and illegal stops/searches. We even have DWI scientists to analyze your test results.
- ALR hearing representation: We fight to protect your license during suspension hearings and ignition interlock proceedings — you don't even need to attend.
- Decades of experience: We've handled thousands of DWI and criminal defense cases across Texas, including right here in Gillespie County.
- Proven track record: Many clients have seen charges reduced or dismissed. Our Google ratings speak for themselves.
- Direct access to senior attorneys: You’ll work directly with a senior trial lawyer, not shuffled to a junior associate.
- Complete case management: We track every deadline, motion, and hearing — and send reminders so nothing slips through the cracks.
- Transparent fees: Some firms charge by the hour, and the average hourly rate in Texas in 2024 was $345. At Michael & Associates, we charge a fixed rate with no hidden costs. We don’t nickel-and-dime you, even if your case goes to trial.
- We're focused on your future: Protecting your driving privileges, reputation, and freedom is our top priority. Our No. 1 goal is a dismissal.
Don’t Ruin Your Life by Accepting These Charges Without a Fight
There aren’t just criminal penalties you’ll be facing with a DWI. There are also social and further financial ones. You might lose your driver’s license or, at the very least, face higher insurance rates. You might even find it difficult to find employment with a record.
DWIs aren’t to be taken lightly. You need a strong defense team to protect your future.
If you’re being charged with a DWI in Fredericksburg, don’t face this challenge alone. You need the best defense you can get. Hire a lawyer who knows what he or she is doing and who has an excellent win rate.
