DWI / DUI Defense
Don't lose your license, aggressive DWI defense in El Paso
A DWI arrest in Texas triggers TWO separate legal proceedings: a criminal case in court AND an Administrative License Revocation (ALR) hearing to suspend your driver’s license. The ALR clock starts immediately, you have just 15 days from arrest to request a hearing or your license is automatically suspended for 90 days to 2 years. Missing this deadline is one of the most common mistakes DWI defendants make. Penalties for a first DWI include up to 180 days in jail, $2,000 in fines, license suspension, and mandatory ignition interlock. Repeat offenses become felonies. Mario Yague Law moves immediately to protect both your freedom and your driving privileges.
Types of Cases We Handle
- First-time DWI
- Repeat DWI offenses
- Felony DWI (third offense or with injury)
- DWI with child passenger
- Boating While Intoxicated (BWI)
- Refused breathalyzer cases
- Underage DUI
Why Choose Us
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15-day ALR deadline tracked, we file immediately
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Challenges to breathalyzer calibration and blood draw procedures
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Bilingual representation (English/Spanish)
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Fight for license restrictions instead of full suspension when possible
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Free consultation, call before talking to anyone
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the legal blood alcohol limit in Texas?
Texas has three BAC (blood alcohol content) thresholds: 0.08% for drivers 21 and older, 0.04% for commercial drivers, and ANY detectable amount for drivers under 21 (zero tolerance). However, you can be arrested for DWI below 0.08% if an officer believes you have lost normal use of your mental or physical faculties due to alcohol or drugs, Texas Penal Code Section 49.04. Field sobriety tests, officer observations, and even prescription medications can lead to DWI arrests at lower BACs. The legal limit is not a safe limit.
Should I refuse the breathalyzer?
Texas operates under 'implied consent', by driving in Texas you have consented to BAC testing. Refusing leads to automatic license suspension for 180 days (first refusal) or 2 years (subsequent), and your refusal can be used as evidence against you in court. However, refusing also means police lose a key piece of evidence. Officers may seek a warrant for a blood draw if you refuse. Each situation is different; there is no universally correct answer. What IS universally correct: politely decline to answer questions and ask for an attorney immediately. Call Mario Yague Law: (915) 400-1099.
How long does a DWI stay on my record?
A DWI conviction in Texas stays on your criminal record permanently, there is no automatic expiration. Texas only allows expunction (sealing the record) in limited situations: cases dismissed without a plea, acquittals, or successful completion of certain pretrial diversion programs. A standard DWI conviction is NOT eligible for expunction. However, you may qualify for an "order of nondisclosure" that hides the record from most employers (though not from law enforcement) under specific circumstances. The best protection is to fight the charges aggressively from day one. Mario Yague Law evaluates every available defense.