DWI Can cost:
you $14,555*
if convicted
*Potsdam University - average cost of DWI conviction in Texas
loss of license $
resulting loss of income $
court costs $
insurance premium increase $
Dismissal: Priceless!
Hundreds of DWI cases dismissed.
**We will never share your information
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You only have 15 days to ask for a hearing through the Administrative License Revocation (ALR) Process. You won't miss the deadline and we will fight to keep your license valid!
Expertise = Peace of Mind
DWIs and DUI are complicated because they only way to say if a defendant is intoxicated is with bad science call Sobriety test. We have the expertise to know when the exams are broken and should be suppressed!
Hundreds of Dismissals
While there are no guarantees, we have the record of getting dismissals. Either before trial, in-trial, or Not Guilty verdicts. We fight because you want to fight, if you don't want to, we follow what you want and work toward reducing sentences.
Benefits
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They charged me with assault even though he hit me first. Attorney Ruben Restrepo was ready for trial. At the last minute they dismissed the case. Thank you Ruben for being one of the best attorneys in Houston TX!
Marnie Lewis
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I just went to trial with Ruben Restrepo. Ruben proved it was an illegal arrest and there was an in court dismissal. I couldn't be happier and I thank him so very much.
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Ruben became my lawyer because I was charged with Reckless Driving. I was arrested. Ruben helped me get the case dismissed! He is one of the best attorneys in Houston Texas!
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Frequently Asked Questions
In Texas, DWI means operating a motor vehicle while having a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08% or higher, or while having the loss of the normal use of your mental or physical faculties due to alcohol, drugs, or a combination.
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You should always invoke your right to remain silent and request an attorney if questioned by law enforcement.
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You are required to show your driver's license, vehicle registration, and proof of insurance.
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You will be asked to submit to a breath or blood test, and refusal can lead to a license suspension.
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All actions, even if you refuse the test, are being recorded on video.
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If you are arrested, you should hire a bail bondsman to get you out of jail.
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Penalties vary depending on the circumstances of the case and your prior criminal history, but can include fines, jail time, license suspension, and mandatory DWI education programs.
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A first offense DWI in Texas can result in a fine of up to $2,000 and up to 180 days in jail.
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Second offenses may result in a mandatory jail term, and a third offense is usually considered a felony.
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You may be required to install an ignition interlock device.
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You have the right to remain silent and request an attorney.
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You have the right to refuse a breath or blood test, but doing so can lead to a license suspension.
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You are not required to perform field sobriety tests, though refusing them can be used against you.
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Law enforcement officers do not have the right to search your vehicle or your belongings unless they have probable cause.
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Yes, it's highly recommended to seek legal counsel as soon as possible.
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Attorney Ruben Restrepo can help you understand your rights, advise you on the best course of action, and represent you in court.
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Even if you plan to plead guilty, Attorney Ruben Restrepo can help ensure that the state can meet its burden of proof and that your constitutional rights are protected.
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