Even a first-time DWI arrest in Atascosa County can have serious consequences. The penalties escalate quickly with each offense:
First-Offense DWI
- Up to a $2,000 fine
- 3 to 180 days in jail
- Driver’s license suspension up to 1 year
Second-Offense DWI
- Up to a $4,000 fine
- 1 month to 1 year in jail
- Driver’s license suspension up to 2 years
Third or Subsequent Offense
- Up to a $10,000 fine
- 2 to 10 years in prison
- Driver’s license suspension up to 2 years
- Felony on your record
Driving while intoxicated with a child passenger or a high blood alcohol concentration (BAC) can trigger enhanced charges, harsher penalties, and stricter judges. The sooner you get an experienced Jourdanton DWI lawyer on your side, the better your chances.
Why a Strong Legal Defense Matters
A DWI conviction doesn’t just end in court. It can raise your insurance rates, cost you your job, and make future employment harder — especially if you’re facing a felony charge. Don’t let one mistake derail your life.
Michael & Associates prepares every case as if it will go to trial. We look for weaknesses in the state’s evidence, challenge breath and blood tests, and fight aggressively for reduced charges, dismissals, or acquittals.
Michael & Associates: The Dream Team of DWI Defense in Atascosa County
Although we have a large team of attorneys across Texas, each of our DUI lawyers focuses on a select group of counties. This enables us to personally engage with each client and foster 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 Jourdanton and Atascosa 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 choose Michael & Associates, you're also getting:
- Free, confidential case evaluation: Our team will immediately review your Jourdanton DWI arrest and give you a clear, realistic assessment of your options.
- Aggressive defense strategies: Our DWI scientists analyze BAC results and scrutinize every detail—from field sobriety testing to police procedure—to expose weaknesses in the State’s case.
- ALR hearing representation: We’ll represent you at your Administrative License Revocation (ALR) hearing to fight for your driver’s license, and if necessary, help you secure an Occupational Driver’s License.
- Clear communication: You’ll work directly with a senior trial attorney who keeps you informed at every stage — explaining your options, likely outcomes, and costs in plain language.
- Decades of experience: Our attorneys have handled thousands of DWI and criminal defense cases across Texas, including many right here in Jourdanton and Atascosa County.
- Proven results: Many clients have seen their charges reduced or dismissed entirely — and our 5-star Google ratings speak for themselves.
- Personalized attention: You’ll never be passed off to a junior associate. You have direct access to a senior trial attorney from start to finish.
- Complete case management: We'll handle every motion, deadline, and hearing — and send you text reminders so you’re always up to date.
- Transparent, fixed-rate fees: No hourly billing, no hidden charges — just an upfront flat fee and our full commitment to your defense.
