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Sentences For First, Second, And Third-Time DWI Conviction

Sentences For First, Second, And Third-Time DWI Convictions In Texas | Jim Renforth - TX

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In Texas, on a first-time DWI, you can be subjected to a fine of up to two thousand dollars or up to 180 days in jail. You also face a license suspension of up to one year. Generally, a first offense is going to result in some kind of a probated sentence, if you’re convicted. Very few people actually go to jail on the first offense. Typically, people get from six months to two years of probation. If you get a second offense for DWI, the chances of going to jail would be greater, but it still would be a misdemeanor offense. The punishment range for a second DWI offense is generally up to one year in jail and a fine of up to four thousand dollars.
The license suspensions on subsequent DWI convictions can be more severe as well. Oftentimes, you are required to have an interlock ignition device installed on your vehicle. Some courts offer you the opportunity to complete programs upfront to lower the probation term. You might be offered the opportunity to serve your sentence through either volunteer work through the Sheriff’s Department, called the Labor Detail Program, or work release at night. Some people choose the option of going to jail at night rather than being on probation, simply because probation can be expensive and time consuming. All of these options would be discussed at length with your lawyer.
If you get convicted of a third DWI in Texas, then the penalties are much more severe. You face up to 10 years in prison and a $10,000 of fines. If there are no injuries and it is just the third time you’ve been convicted of DWI, there is the likelihood of probation. You may have to complete up to 10 years of probation and you may also serve jail time as a condition of that probation. Most courts allow the jail time to be served at night if you have a job.
If there are injuries involved in the offense, even if it is your first offense, it could be charged with what is known as intoxication assault, which is a third-degree felony. You would face the same punishment as a third DWI. The worst-case scenario would be if you were involved in a DWI and someone died, which, in Texas is called intoxication manslaughter. This is a second-degree felony where you could get up to 20 years in prison. The possibility of going to prison depends on the injuries and the circumstances of the case. The punishments increase as the severity of the offense increases. This is why it is vital to have the assistance of an experienced DWI defense lawyer.

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