Aggressive Austin, TX Criminal Defense Attorney

What counties can Michael & Associates help in?

Michael and Associates provides defense services in major counties around Austin, San Antonio, Dallas, Fort Worth, and Houston. Michael & Associates also provides defense services in the Nashville, Tennessee area.    

What sets Michael & Associates apart?

Simply put, Michael & Associates gives you two things: the white glove treatment, and the best outcome possible.   There are dozens of lawyers out there that will charge you less and promise you the world. But when you have questions, are they there for you? Are they going to really give each case the best effort? More likely, they are going to take the easiest path forward.   With Michael & Associates, we take on a limited number of cases so that we can treat each one as if it were our own.   You get Ben Michael’s personal cell phone, and are encouraged to text hi

What types of cases can Michael & Associates help with?

Michael & Associates takes on pretty much all types of felony and misdemeanor criminal cases, including the following:   DUI / DWI Possession of a Controlled Substance Assault & Battery Family Violence Domestic Abuse We do not do: Traffic Law Family Law Immigration Law Civil Law

What are the types of criminal assault charges in Texas?

Texas law states that a person commits assault if they:   intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly causes bodily injury to another, including the person’s spouse; intentionally or knowingly threatens another with imminent bodily injury, including the person’s spouse; or intentionally or knowingly causes physical contact with another when the person knows or should reasonably believe that the other will regard the contact as offensive or provocative.   Additionally, there is a difference between simple and aggravated assault.   Simple Assault is when someone intentiona

When can someone be charged with domestic assault in Austin?

Domestic assault, as defined by Texas Penal Code 22.01, is the same definition of assault but directed to a family member, household member, or someone with whom the person is in a dating relationship.    

What is the legal limit for drunk driving in Austin?

In Austin, Travis County, and the rest of Texas, any driver caught with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08% or higher can be charged with driving while intoxicated.  BAC is a measure of the percentage of your blood that is made up of alcohol.   The number of drinks that will put you at a BAC of 0.08% depends on a number of factors, including the strength of the drinks, the time passed since consuming, your gender, your weight, and your tolerance.

What are the penalties for a DWI in Austin?

In Austin, the penalties vary based on how many offenses you have had.   First Offense Up to a $2,000 fine Up to 180 jails upon conviction, with three mandatory days in jail Loss of driver’s license for up to a year   Second Offense Up to a $4,000 fine One month to a year in jail Loss of driver’s license for up to two years   Third Offense A $10,000 fine Two to ten years in prison Loss of driver’s license for up to two years   Additional penalties apply if driving with a child pa

What should I do if I'm pulled over and accused of drunk driving?

For starters, pull over immediately and safely.  Do not attempt to evade the police as you will likely fail to outrun them and will face further charges.   Once the officer approaches your vehicle, be extremely polite and obedient.  The officer will first ask for your license, registration, and proof of insurance.  Tell the officer where these are located, and slowly move to retrieve these items.   Officers will typically ask if you know why they pulled you over.  Simply say “No Sir” or “No Ma’am”.  Because in court, an officer m