Kyle DWI Lawyer
Last updated on November 9, 2026
Kyle is one of the fastest-growing cities in Texas, and with that growth has come heavier traffic and more DWI enforcement along I-35, Kyle Parkway, FM 1626 and RM 150. Many people arrested in Kyle are commuters, parents and working professionals who have never been in a courtroom before.
The Law Office of Florencia Rueda defends drivers arrested in Kyle, neighboring Buda and throughout Hays County.
Where your Kyle DWI case goes
DWI arrests in Kyle are made by the Kyle Police Department, the Hays County Sheriff’s Office or Texas DPS troopers on I-35. After an arrest, most people are booked into the Hays County Jail and released on bond. Your case is then prosecuted by the Hays County Criminal District Attorney’s Office and heard in the Hays County courts in San Marcos.
Two deadlines to know
- 15 days from receiving your notice of suspension to request an ALR hearing and fight the automatic license suspension.
- Your first court setting, listed on your bond paperwork. Missing it can lead to a warrant.
Penalties for DWI in Texas
| Offense | Level | Jail or prison range |
|---|---|---|
| First DWI | Class B misdemeanor | 72 hours to 180 days |
| First DWI, BAC 0.15 or higher | Class A misdemeanor | Up to 1 year |
| Second DWI | Class A misdemeanor | 30 days to 1 year |
| Third DWI | Third-degree felony | 2 to 10 years |
| Child passenger under 15 | State jail felony | 180 days to 2 years |
A conviction can also bring license suspension, an ignition interlock and a state traffic fine of $3,000 or more.
Building a defense
The details of the stop matter. We look at why you were pulled over, how field sobriety tests were given on the roadside, whether breath or blood testing followed the rules and what the video shows. Many first-time cases may qualify for deferred adjudication.
Talk to a Kyle DWI lawyer
Call the Law Office of Florencia Rueda at 512-415-7648 for a free, confidential consultation. Se habla español.