DWI/DUI Defense in Texas
The effects of an arrest and criminal charges can have long-lasting, expensive consequences on a
person’s life. Learn valuable information from a defense attorney in Austin.
What Is The Difference Between DWI And DUI In Texas?
What Are The Penalties For DWI?
First Offense – Class B Misdemeanor
- Up to a $2,000 fine
- Up to 180 days in jail upon conviction with three mandatory days
- Loss of driver license up to a year
Second Offense – Class A Misdemeanor
- Up to a $4,000 fine
- One month to a year in jail upon conviction
- Loss of driver license up to two years
Third Offense – Third Degree Felony Punishment
- A $10,000 fine
- Two to 10 years in prison
- Loss of driver license up to two years
Drunk Driving With A Child Passenger – State Jail Felony Punishment
- Charged with child endangerment if driving drunk with children under 15
- Will be additionally fined up to $10,000
- Could be put in jail for up to two years
- Will lose driver license for another 180 days
Intoxication Manslaughter – Second Degree Felony Punishment
- Fine not to exceed $10,000
- Term of confinement of 2-20 years
Intoxication Assault (DWI That Causes Serious Bodily Injury To Another) – Third Degree Felony Punishment
- A $10,000 fine
- Two to 10 years in prison
- Loss of driver license up to two years
What Is Intoxication?
- Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus (HGN):
- Most commonly referred to as the “pen” or the “eye” test where the investigating officer usually asks that you follow an object such as a small flashlight or their finger with your eyes. The amount your eyes jerk while following the object hypothetically could indicate a level of intoxication.
- 77% accurate
- Walk and Turn (WAT):
- A WAT entails taking nine steps forward and nine steps back, taking steps from heel to toe on an actual or a fictitious straight line while counting each step.
- 68% accurate
- One Leg Stand (OLS):
- While you balance on one leg and count out loud, your arms must remain firmly affixed to your sides. You may risk failing the test if you attempt to use your arms to balance or put your lifted foot down even for a moment.
- 65% accurate
What If I Refuse A Blood/Breath Test?
How Will I Get To Work If My License Is Suspended?
What Will Be My Sentence For DWI?
Will I Have An Ignition Interlock Installed In My Car Or Truck?
Will My License Be Suspended Upon Being Arrested For DWI?
The Administrative License Revocation (ALR) Program is a civil administrative process requiring the DPS to suspend and/or disqualify your driver license if you are arrested for DWI if you refused to provide a sample of your blood or breath, provided a blood or breath test that registered a BAC of 0.08 or more while driving a non-commercial motor vehicle, or provided a blood or breath test that registered a BAC of 0.04 or more while operating a commercial motor vehicle. We will fight to make sure that the police officer had a good reason to stop you, arrest you for DWI and request a sample of your breath or blood. We will also use this time to better investigate and secure any testimony of the officer that may help on the criminal court part of the DWI. As a reminder, one of our criminal defense attorneys can petition for an occupational license for you if needed during the interim. To get your license reinstated, you will need to pay DPS reinstatement fees.
What Do I Do After Arrest For DWI?
How Long Will This Take?
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