WARNING:Upon a DWI arrest, DPS is authorized to automatically suspend your driver's license. YOU CAN FIGHT THIS!
If your license is suspended by DPS for a DWI and you are caught driving under suspension, you can face a second criminal charge of Driving While License Suspended that is punishable by up to six (6) months in the Jail.
To speak with an experienced DWI and DUI Lawyer in Ellis County, Texas, please call or use or Contact Form.
Max Jail Time for Texas DWI arrests:
DWI 1st = 6 months County Jail
DWI 2nd = 12 month County Jail
DWI 3rd = 10 years Prison *
Fines range from $2,000 to $10,000, depending on exactly the Ellis County District Attorney's office charges the DWI.
* Of note, a felony DWI (DWI 3rd or More) punishment can range as high as 25 to Life if previous enhancement paragraphs are used in a felony DWI indictment.
To speak with an experienced DWI and DUI lawyer in Ellis County, Texas call (972) 923-1899 or use our Contact Form.
Ellis County DWI and DUI Lawyer
First and foremost, make no mistake about it...Ellis County, Texas is tough on DWI crimes. Many people arrested for Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) in Ellis County do not understand the full ramifications of the charge. And for this reason, it important to seek the counsel of an experienced DWI lawyer as soon as possible.
Most people are surprised to learn that even a first time DWI arrest brings a possible jail sentence of six (6) months, plus a fine up to $2,000. Since Ellis County is known throughout Texas for being "tough on crime," it is of great importance that you have a DWI lawyer fighting in your corner that has the required experience needed when it comes to representing persons charged with DWI in Ellis County, Texas.
WHAT ELSE DOES A DWI CONVICTION BRING? A DWI conviction in Texas automatically subjects you to $3,000 in DPS "surcharges" if you wish to drive again. Also, you will most likely face increases in your insurance, time away from work, and more.
For most people the thought of spending six (6) months in jail brings tremendous anxiety. The anxiety is well founded if you stop and think for a moment about the consequences to your job, family, and other areas of your life. For most people, this would have devastating consequences both personally and financially.
So, what should you do if you are arrested for a DWI in Ellis County? The first thing I would recommend is to take a moment to catch your breath. The second thing I recommend is to contact an experienced DWI lawyer in Ellis County quickly after the arrest, because the clock normally begins to tick at the time of your arrest. Acting quickly works to ensure that your rights are not voluntarily waived and provides your DWI defense attorney enough time to gain and preserve valuable evidence to assist in defending you against the State of Texas against the DWI charge.
Even if you feel the situation is hopeless, it does not mean that it is.
If you would like to contact Danny Freisner, an experienced DWI attorney in Ellis County, you can do so by calling (972) 923-1899 or us our Contact Form.
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Ellis County DWI Lawyer, including DUI, for Ellis County, Texas, including the following cities located in Ellis County, Texas: Alma, Texas; Avalon, Texas; Bardwell, Texas; Ennis, Texas; Ferris, Texas; Forreston, Texas; Garrett, Texas; Glenn Heights, Texas; Italy, Texas; Maypearl, Texas; Midlothian, Texas; Milford, Texas; Oak Leaf, Texas; Ovilla, Texas; Palmer, Texas; Pecan Hill, Texas; Red Oak, Texas; and Waxahachie, Texas.
* Danny Freisner limits his practice almost exclusively to criminal defense matters, such as DWI and DUI in Ellis County, Texas; however, he is not certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.
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