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Were You Charged with DWI in Spring? We’re Here to Help You Fight.
One of the first things most of our clients tell us when they reach out for their free consultation is that dealing with a DWI charge is among the most difficult times of their lives.
DWI stands for Driving While Intoxicated. It’s a criminal charge that occurs when a person is caught operating a car, truck, etc. with a Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) level of 0.08% or more.
Otherwise upstanding citizens who get charged for DWIs find that their reputation means nothing when going up against the state of Texas and Harris County’s court system. Judges are often unfriendly to those who have been charged, because it seems like such a common sense rule to break – don’t drink and drive.
Despite offenders being treated harshly, it is one of the most common crimes committed by Spring residents, and it’s nothing worth losing your financial, mental, and physical health over. Michael & Associates is on your side to help you keep your sanity in this difficult time.
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DWIs Are Costly and Can Lead to Jail Time
If you think the judge will see your record of community service or your good standing in the city and let you off with a warning, you’re sorely mistaken. The penalties for DWIs in Spring and the rest of the county are severe. This is especially true if you’re a repeat offender. Take a look at the possible penalties for yourself:
Your 1st offense:
- Up to $2,000 in fines
- 3 to 180 days in jail
- Suspension of driver’s license for up to a year
2nd offense:
- Up to $4,000 in fines
- 1 to 12 months in jail
- Suspension of driver’s license for up to two years
3rd+ offense:
- Up to a $10,000 fine
- 2 to 10 years in prison
- Suspension of driver’s license for up to two years
- A felony on your criminal record
Think that’s bad enough? If you’re caught with a minor in your car while driving drunk, you can face even steeper penalties for endangering their lives.
One Mistake Doesn’t Mean Your Life Is Over
Some people throw in the towel when they get a DWI. They might be getting eaten away at by the guilt or they may simply feel overwhelmed by the consequences of the charge.
Not only are the previously listed criminal penalties possible, you can also suffer further financial and social ones. You can lose your driver’s license or at the very least deal with higher insurance rates. If you have a felony on your record, you might find it hard to find a place to work at.
While it can be hard to feel any sense of hope during this time, you shouldn’t give up. If you find a strong defense team, you not only have a fighting chance to reduce your charges, you can possibly get the case dismissed outright.
Michael & Associates Will Fight for You
Simply because we have been around the block. At Michael & Associates, we have been fighting DWI cases throughout Texas for almost ten years. We have handled hundreds of cases with most of them resulting in wins for our clients via reduced charges or case dismissals.
Not only are we seasoned pros, but we have a delicate touch when it comes to looking after our clients. We only take on the number of clients we can give our full attention and effort to, so you know you’re a priority with us. We’ll fight as hard as we possibly can just for you.
You can find cheaper options in Spring, but you won’t get the same results or level of attention. Instead, you’ll get an overworked, stressed out attorney who only views you as a stepping stone to getting his or her paycheck. You won’t have your calls returned nor will you get the results you want.
Michael & Associates will walk you through step-by-step for your legal defense plan. You will know what’s going on and what your best options are for fighting your charges. You’re in good hands with us.
If you want to win come your court date, fill out the contact form to schedule a free case review. We’ll get started on formulating the best defense immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions about DWI/DUI in Spring
At Michael & Associates, we take pride in offering you the white-glove treatment and the best outcome you can hope for.
There are so many lawyers in Texas who offer clients big promises but deliver scant results. These lawyers aren’t always worth what they charge. Do they give each case 100%? Usually, they don’t. They just try to close a case quickly so they can move on to an easier one.
Ben Michael has a different philosophy. We only take on the cases we can handle personally. By limiting our caseload, we can offer that white-glove treatment to each client.
We give our clients Ben’s direct number. He is available any time of the day to his clients. At other firms, you are lucky if you can leave a message and get a call back the next day. Usually, it takes days.
Ben Michael is there to see you through the entire process, from beginning to end. We know that our clients are facing one of the worst moments in their lives. At their lowest point, we can step in to help things get back on track. We fight for you.
Michael & Associates will accept felony and misdemeanor criminal cases of all types. We work on cases that include, but aren’t limited to, 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
Our firm is licensed to practice law in every Texas county. We are accepting new clients across the state, in all major metropolitan areas.
Just like any other city in Texas, when you are stopped in Spring (or anywhere else in Harris County), anyone operating a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08% or higher can be charged with DWI. Your BAC is the number that represents the saturation level of alcohol in your system. Exactly how many drinks it takes to reach or exceed 0.08% varies from person to person. Your height, weight, and sex are all contributors. It mostly relies on how long it has been since you took a sip of alcohol.
It all comes down to whether or not you have any prior convictions.
First Offense
- A fine as high as $2,000
- Up to 6 months in jail, with 3 days mandatory
- Losing your license for a year
Second Offense
- A fine as high as $4,000
- From 30 to 365 days in jail
- Losing your license for as many as two years
Third Offense
- $10,000 fine
- 2 to 10 years in prison
- Losing your license for as many as two years
Additional penalties that might apply for having an underage passenger in the motor vehicle:
- Increased fines up to $10,000
- Up to two years in jail
- Six additional months of driver’s license suspension
The first thing you should keep in mind is that failure to stop for an officer will send you directly to prison. Do not run from the police. You will make things much worse for yourself, and you will not outrun them.
When the officer approaches the vehicle, make sure both of your hands are visible. The officer will ask for your paperwork and license. When you go to retrieve them, ask first and let the officer know where you are reaching. Always be as polite as possible.
The officer might also ask you if you know the reason they initiated the traffic stop. You should politely tell them you don’t know why you were stopped. They are looking to establish a reason for the stop, and use that probable cause in court. Don’t remove that line of defense from your lawyer’s arsenal.
Keep in mind that you are on bodycam, so always be as respectful as possible. However, you have the right to refuse to take breathalyzer and field sobriety tests. You will lose your license for a year if you refuse to take a breathalyzer, but if convicted of DWI, you would lose the license anyway. Your lawyer can help you fight for a good outcome in either case.
If the officer who initiated the stop thinks they notice any slurred speech, alcohol on your breath, or bloodshot eyes, you might be detained for suspicion of DWI. Once arrested, police will ask you to submit to a breathalyzer or blood test. Refusal means suspension of your license.
Officers can (and will) get a warrant to draw blood and force you to submit to the test, but obtaining the warrant will take some time. Once they’ve gotten the warrant, it’s in your best interest to let them draw the blood. Otherwise, they will do it by force, and it will not be pleasant.
Never answer questions without a lawyer present, and ask to have a conversation with your lawyer as soon as possible.
Yes. You should always put up a vigorous defense against a DWI charge. This situation requires you to mount a swift and robust defense. You need a tough lawyer by your side.