DWI Penalties in Houston, TX
Houston DWI Lawyer: Helping You Avoid Serious Penalties
The purpose of the strict DWI penalties in Texas is to deter people from drinking and driving. If you have been charged with DWI, it is important to understand the penalties that apply to your case. General outlines of the penalties are covered here, however, they can be complex and you may not understand the full consequences of their effect on your future. A
Houston DWI lawyer can explain them to you and pursue the minimum possible penalties that apply to your case.
1st DWI Offense - Class B Misdemeanor
- Fine up to $2000
- 72 hour - 180 days in jail
- Driver's license suspended for up to 1 year
2nd DWI Offense - Class A Misdemeanor
- Fine up to $4000
- 30 days - 1 year in jail
- Driver's license suspended for up to 2 years
3rd (or subsequent) DWI Offense - Felony
- Fine up to $10,000
- 2 - 10 years in prison
- Driver's license suspended for up to 2 years
DWI with Child Passenger Under 15 - Felony
- Fine up to $10,000
- 180 days - 2 years in jail
- License suspension
Intoxication Assault - Felony
- Fine up to $10,000
- 2 - 10 years in prison
- Driver's license suspended for up to 1 year for first time
Intoxication Manslaughter
- Fine up to $10,000
- 2 - 20 years in prison
- Driver's license suspended for up to 2 years
The Importance of Having an Attorney
Being charged with DWI is a very serious matter. It is vital to have a lawyer that is willing to fully investigate your case and work to try and minimize the penalties on your behalf. There are many different aspects to each case, so your defense should be individualized to you specifically.
At Stradley, Chernoff & Alford, we have partners who are board certified in criminal deference. Our combined experience can be used to your benefit. You need the involvement of an experienced lawyer before you make any key decisions regarding your DWI offense.
Contact a Houston DWI lawyer
at our offices to talk about how you can avoid serious penalties.
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