Texas DWI Offenses
Montgomery County DWI Attorneys
Defending Clients in Montgomery County and Surrounding Counties
Driving While Intoxicated is one of the most commonly arrested charges in Texas. However, a DWI arrest can have many different facts that are important as the whether the case can be proven at trial. Our firm has a thorough understanding of how to defend DWI cases and it is important to know what factors are important to argue in court. We will investigate and review the reason for the traffic stop and interaction with the officer, the field sobriety tests, medical issues, and breath and/or blood specimens obtained in addition to any other relevant part of the case.
DWI Cases in Texas
A DWI case can range from:
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a first offense DWI
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Repeat DWI charges, misdemeanor or felony
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DWI with Child under 15 years of age
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Intoxication Assault and Intoxication Manslaughter
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Your DWI arrest will result in the possibility of two separate cases against you:
1) your criminal case to be decided before the court, and
2) the administrative license revocation (ALR) hearing to determine whether your driver’s license will be suspended.
After your arrest, you will be given notice that you have 15 days to request a hearing to challenge the automatic suspension of your license. If you fail to make this request, your driver’s license most likely will be suspended. Our firm has handled many ALR hearings and would represent you at the hearing.
DWI Penalties
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For a first offense DWI, not involving a child, you can face up to 180 days in jail and minimum of 3 days in jail and $2,000 fine. If your breath or blood alcohol level is .15 or higher you can face up to 1 year in jail and a $4,000 fine. You can also face a driver license suspension for up to one year.
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Second, third, and subsequent offenses will result in harsher penalties. A person arrested for DWI who has two prior DWI convictions can be charged with a third degree felony that carries a range of punishment of two to 10 years in prison and a $10,000 fine. Aggravated circumstances, such as driving with a child in the car, or having a higher BAC will also result in increased penalties. Additional consequences of a DWI conviction can include increases in your auto insurance and the negative aspect of having a permanent criminal record. Further, intoxication assault and intoxication manslaughter charges are extremely serious felonies.
