San Antonio DWI/DUI Defense Lawyer
Texas leads the nation in the number of arrests for DWI/DUI or drunk driving. Without mass transit in Texas, everyone is dependent on a car or truck to get to work and to go about daily life. The potential consequences of DWI/DUI charges can seriously impact your life. How will you get to work if you lose your license — or go to jail?
At The Law Offices of Joe J. Ponce III, P.C. in San Antonio, we help people facing DWI/DUI charges in Texas. If you need help, please contact us today for a free case evaluation.
Dedicated. Aggressive. Client-Focused.
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It is important for anyone facing DWI/DUI charges in Texas to understand the realties.
1st Offense = Class B Misdemeanor
- Fine up to $2,000
- License revocation up to 365 days
- Jail up to 180 days
2nd Offense = Class A Misdemeanor
- Fine up to $4,000
- License suspension up to 2 years
- Jail up to 365 days
3rd Offense = 3rd Degree Felony
- Fine up to $10,000
- License suspension up to 2 years
- Jail up to 10 years in Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ)
DWI/DUI with Child Passenger = State Jail Felony
- Fine up to $10,000
- License revocation up to 2 years
- Jail up to 2 years in state jail facility
Intoxication Manslaughter = 2nd Degree Felony
- Fine up to $10,000
- License Suspension up to 2 years
- Jail up to 10 years in TDCJ
Whether you are facing DWI/DUI charges for a first offense or you have multiple offenses, our experienced criminal defense attorney can tell you what you need to know and explain your options.
Contact The Law Offices of Joe J. Ponce III, P.C. •Hablamos español.
At our law firm, we know how to challenge field sobriety tests and the administration of the breath test. We understand your rights and have a full legal understanding with regard to the standards and the application of the law that peace officers must use in order to determine either reasonable suspicion or probable cause for the arrest. We know your constitutional right against self incrimination. We will work with your case to force the government to prove beyond a reasonable doubt each and every element of the offense.
Whether we need to resolve your legal matter through negotiation or fight you in trial, we have the knowledge and experience to do both.
Please call or e-mail us today to find out what we can do for you.
