A DWI in Liberty Hill Means Big Sentences and Fines
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DWI Convictions in Liberty Hill Endanger Your Freedom
You're not the first person charged with a DWI in Liberty Hill. However, you must take action swiftly to defend yourself.
As any other courthouse in Texas will do, the courts in Williamson County usually tries to impose hefty fines, sentencing, and suspensions for DWI convictions. Someone with no priors still winds up looking at a $2,000 fine and as long as a six month jail sentence. You'll be looking at a $4,000 fine and up to twelve months in prison for a second go-round with the court system.
Three means you have moved into felony sentencing. Harsh penalties can range from two to as many as ten in prison and fines as high as $10,000
There is also the license suspension to contend with. You can lose your license for anywhere between six months to over two years, depending on whether you are a repeat offender or not.
There are also sentencing guidelines in place that increase penalties for crimes like DWI with property damage, or DWI with children in the motor vehicle.
A DWI is a mistake. Don't let it ruin your future.
Being arrested for DWI is a traumatic event, but there is still a great defense available to you.
In addition to the jail time, steep fines, and lengthy prison sentences, Williamson County prosecutors have a few other things to throw at you. They will likely try to suspend your license before you can even have a trial. We can fight that for you. They will also try to leave you with a criminal record that makes it difficult to find work and rent a home.
The stakes are clear. You must win every small battle ahead, so don't try to do it without support from your legal team.
The Michael & Associates Difference
When you put Michael and Associates in your corner, we look at your case like it's our best friend in trouble. You get the entire roster on your side. One team, working together, to support your defense.
Our 10 years of experience with Liberty Hill clients means you don't have to worry about whether we have seen your situation in the past. We have the experience, and prior preparation to give you the defense you deserve.
The State's Attorney will try to drag the case out as long as they can, draining resources, and collecting fees. We have a high-touch, white-glove process to get your case examined, analyzed, and defended against those tactics.
Ferocious loyalty, white-glove defense, Experience where it counts. We offer you the total package.
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Recent DWI Cases near Liberty Hill
Case Dismissed
Charge: Driving While Intoxicated (DWI B)
Location: Liberty Hill, TX
Allegations: After failing to yield to oncoming traffic, the client was pulled over and given a sobriety test. They failed a subsequent breathalyzer and got arrested.
Result: The case was dismissed
Case Dismissed
Charge: Driving While Intoxicated (DWI B)
Location: Liberty Hill, TX
Allegations: Officers tracked the client on radar, and stopped them for speeding. After being given a breathalyzer test, they were taken into custody.
Result: Failure to follow procedures, case dismissed
Case Dismissed
Charge: DWI, 2nd Offense
Location: Liberty Hill, TX
Allegations: The client was stopped for being in a suspicious area and loitering. They were ordered out of the car, and the car was searched. The client was arrested and ordered to undergo a blood withdrawal.
Result: The charges were reduced in the plea stage
Frequently Asked Questions
About Michael & Associates
It's our white glove treatment that sets us apart from other firms. That's the secret to giving clients the best possible defense they can get.
Other firms offer you so many promises that your head might swim. The reality comes crashing down later when you can't even get them on the phone to discuss your case. You deserve better than that.
At Michael & Associates, our caseload is limited weekly, with only a certain number of cases accepted per month.
That allows us to give you Ben Michael's cell phone number so you can call him anytime. He is available to take your questions when you need answers. Other firms will give you access to the answering service line, and maybe you will receive a phone call back later that week. Maybe not.
Ben leads you through the legal system and makes certain you feel comfortable the whole way. The arrest and pretrial periods are stressful, and we want to ease your burden and help you return to your routine, everyday life as quickly as possible.
Michael & Associates accepts clients for criminal infractions. We accept felony and misdemeanor cases such as the following:
- DUI / DWI
- Possession of a Controlled Substance
- Assault & Battery
- Family Violence
- Domestic Abuse
We don't practice:
- Traffic Law
- Family Law
- Immigration Law
- Civil Law
We're licensed everywhere in the great state of Texas. Currently, we're accepting clients in all of the counties between Austin & San Antonio.
Driving While Intoxicated in Liberty Hill
Within the city limits of Liberty Hill, Travis County, and elsewhere in Texas, operators of motor vehicles with a Blood Alcohol Concentration of .08% or above are liable to be detained for suspicion of DWI. That number is the hard line you are not allowed to be at or above while driving on Texas roads.
The amount that you have to consume to be at or above .08% depends on a few physical characteristics, including the strength of the glasses you consumed, the hours since finishing, as well as your sex, weight, and tolerance.
In Liberty Hill, you will be punished based on how many prior offenses you were found guilty of or pled to.
1st Offense
- A fine as high as $2,000
- 3 days in jail minimum, with up to six months possible
- Suspension of your license for as long as one year
Second Offense
- Up to a $4,000 fine
- Up to a year in jail
- Suspension of your license for as long as two years
Third Offense
- A $10,000 fine
- Between 2 and 10 years in prison
- Suspension of your license for as long as two years
Guidelines for child endangerment while driving under the influence are:
- Increased fines up to $10,000
- As many as two years in jail
- Six more months added to the driver's license suspension
Don't run from the officer. Pull over to face the music right away, and avoid adding a felony arrest to the situation.
Once they stop you, ask permission to retrieve your paperwork from wherever you store it. Remain calm, and always be polite to an officer during a traffic stop.
If your officer asks you whether you know the reason for the traffic stop, always reply, "No sir" or "no ma'am." They are fishing for you to admit that they had probable cause for the stop. This removes an avenue of defense for your legal team, so be sure to say that you don't know if you are asked any questions.
If you are asked to perform a field sobriety exam or breathalyzer, you will be on a body camera, but remember that you don't have to take those tests. You will lose your license for a year, but if you were convicted, you would lose your DL anyway. It's p[robably smart to refuse if you were going to fail the test anyway, and let your lawyer handle it from there.
Officers who suspect slurred speech, alcoholic odors, or bloodshot eyes might arrest someone who refuses to test. Remember to be respectful, never get aggressive with law enforcement, and above all, don't incriminate yourself.
Once you are brought to the station, they can get a warrant to draw blood. However, that's a long process.
Remember to remain silent and ask to speak to your attorney as soon as you get a chance to do so.
Never accept a simple guilty plea if you were arrested for DUI. You must find a capable legal team to mount an aggressive defense on your behalf.
Helpful Locations for Liberty Hill Residents
Liberty Hill Courthouse
(512) 515-5410
2801 Ranch Rd 1869
Liberty Hill, TX 78642
libertyhilltx.gov
Liberty Hill Police Department
(512) 515-5409
1120 Loop 332
Liberty Hill, TX 78642
libertyhilltx.gov
Alcohol Treatment Facility
(866) 298-1677
700 Stubblefield Ln
Liberty Hill, TX 78642
infiniterecovery.com
Department of Motor Vehicles
(512) 930-2910
1070 Westinghouse Rd
Georgetown, TX 78626
dps.texas.gov