Multiple DUI Convictions
 

MCALLEN, TX CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY HANDLING CLIENTS WITH PRIOR DUI CONVICTIONS

If you've already been arrested and/or convicted for Drunk Driving in the State of Texas, then you're aware of what's at stake. Anything that you faced during your prior arrest or arrests is back on the table, only with potentially greater jail sentences, higher fines, and increased restrictions. Whether you have been arrested for a first DUI offense, or this is the second, third, or fourth time with a prior conviction, you need to take your criminal defense seriously. The Law Office of Raul A. Guajardo, P.L.L.C. is ready to defend you against your DUI charges through all phases of the Texas criminal justice process.

The Consequences of Repeat DUI Convictions

For a Second DUI/DWI Conviction in Texas, you could face:

  • Thirty days to one year in jail
  • Up to $4,000 in fines
  • Texas driver's license suspension of up to three years
  • A surcharge from $1,500–$2,000 depending on blood-alcohol concentration (BAC)

For a Third DUI/DWI Conviction:

  • The charge could be upgraded to a third-degree felony. If convicted, you will be a classified as a convicted felon.
  • Up to $10,000 in fines
  • Two to ten years in a Texas state prison
  • Two-year driver's license suspension
  • Up to $2,000 annual surcharge

Professional Criminal Defense Attorney in Southern Texas

If you're arrested for a DUI, it might be tempting to rely on the services of a court appointed public defender—especially if this isn't your first time defending yourself in the Texas courts. However, public defenders are often overloaded with cases and may make decisions based on their inability to allocate the appropriate amount of time to your case. When attorney Raul A. Guajardo accepts you as a client, you can be assured that he will dedicate as much time as the case demands. You will be consulted during every phase of your criminal defense.

Protecting Your Legal Rights

If the police stop you in your car when you've been drinking, there are measures that you can take to protect your legal rights—regardless of whether or not you believe that you are over the legal limit:

  • Refuse to perform roadside exercises
  • Refuse to perform a breath or urine test
  • Be polite, but decline to answer questions about your level of sobriety or how much you've had to drink
  • Ask to speak with an attorney

If you have been arrested for drunk driving in the State of Texas, you need to retain the services of a competent, professional criminal defense attorney at the earliest opportunity. To schedule an appointment, with a Hidalgo County DUI defense attorney, contact the Law Officer of Raul A Guajardo at (866) 687-9672 or (956) 587-0547.