More than your driving privileges are at stake. You could face costly fines and even 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 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 with lengthy prison sentences.
Why Choose Michael & Associates for Your Hondo DWI / DUI Defense
When you hire our firm to defend your DWI or DUI charge in Hondo or Medina County, you get:
An Aggressive Fighter
At Michael & Associates, we’re proud to serve clients in Hondo and throughout Medina County with aggressive, personalized criminal defense. While our firm has a statewide presence, each of our attorneys focuses on specific regions to build strong relationships with local judges, prosecutors, and court staff — relationships that can make a real difference in your case.
Kaytlyn Knowles handles our cases in Hondo and Medina County. A former Bexar County prosecutor with more than a decade of courtroom experience and over 50 felony jury trials, Kaytlyn uses her insider knowledge of prosecutorial tactics to craft strong, effective defense strategies.
When you hire Michael & Associates, you get more than one lawyer — you get the full strength of our defense team, including former judges, magistrates, law enforcement officers, and even an ex-FBI agent. Our founder, Ben Michael, personally oversees every case to ensure you receive the highest level of representation.
Flat-Fee Pricing
Instead of charging by the hour, we offer one flat fee based on your case details — so you know exactly what to expect, with no surprise bills.
Free Consultation
Contact us today for a free, confidential consultation with a senior attorney. We’ll review your case, explain your options, and create a clear plan to move forward — with no obligation and no pressure.
Proven Results
\We fight to get charges dismissed whenever possible. And if your best option is trial, we’re ready — you’ll never pay extra for trial representation with Michael & Associates.
- Local knowledge: Years of experience with Hondo courts, prosecutors, and judges.
- Aggressive defense strategies: We challenge BAC tests, 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 don't even need to attend.
- Decades of experience: Our team has handled thousands of DWI and criminal defense cases across Texas, including Medina County.
- Personalized attention: You work directly with a senior trial attorney, never a junior associate.
- Complete case management: We track deadlines, motions, and hearings so nothing slips through the cracks.
- Total commitment: Protecting your driving privileges, reputation, and freedom is our focus.
How a Strong DWI Defense Can Protect You
A vigorous defense can make all the difference in your case outcome. We may be able to find weak evidence that may result in reduced or dismissed charges, or minimize fines, jail time, and license suspensions. Our DWI scientists will carefully review your test results to look for mishandling. Most importantly, a DWI can impact your job, insurance, and reputation — we fight to protect far more than just your case.
What to Do After a DWI / DUI Arrest in Hondo
- Stay silent: Don’t speak to police until your attorney is present.
- Document everything: Record the time, location, events, witnesses, and any breath or blood tests administered.
- Contact us immediately: The sooner we begin your defense, the stronger your chances.
