What Will I Face if I am Convicted of DWI?
What Will I Face if I am Convicted of DWI?
When considering to plea or to go to trial, you need to know what you face. These are the charges you are facing and see the ranges of punishment you would face:
First DWI - Class B Misdemeanor
Jail: Confinement in the county jail for not less then 72 hours and not more then 180 days.
Fine: A fine not to exceed $2,000.
Second DWI - Class A Misdemeanor
Range of PunishmentJail: Confinement in the county jail for not less then 30 days but not to exceed more than 1 year.
Fine: A fine not to exceed $4,000.
Third DWI (or more) - 3rd Degree Felony
Range of PunishmentPenitentiary: Confinement in the Texas Department of Corrections (TDC) for not less than 2 years and not more then 10 years.
Fine: A fine not to exceed $10,000.
DWI With A Minor In The Vehicle - State Jail Felony
Is defined by Texas law when a person is charged with DWI, no matter if it is the 1 st DWI, and a minor is in the vehicle.
Intoxication Assault - 3rd Degree Felony
Range of PunishmentPenitentiary: Confinement in the Texas Department of Corrections (TDC) for not less than 2 years to 10 years.
Fine: A fine not to exceed $10,000.
Intoxication Manslaughter - 2nd Degree Felony
Range of PunishmentPenitentiary: Confinement in the Texas Department of Corrections (TDC) for not less than 2years to 20 years.
Fine: A fine not to exceed $10,000.
When considering to plea or to go to trial, you need to know what you face. These are the charges you are facing and see the ranges of punishment you would face:
First DWI - Class B Misdemeanor
Jail: Confinement in the county jail for not less then 72 hours and not more then 180 days.
Fine: A fine not to exceed $2,000.
Second DWI - Class A Misdemeanor
Range of PunishmentJail: Confinement in the county jail for not less then 30 days but not to exceed more than 1 year.
Fine: A fine not to exceed $4,000.
Third DWI (or more) - 3rd Degree Felony
Range of PunishmentPenitentiary: Confinement in the Texas Department of Corrections (TDC) for not less than 2 years and not more then 10 years.
Fine: A fine not to exceed $10,000.
DWI With A Minor In The Vehicle - State Jail Felony
Is defined by Texas law when a person is charged with DWI, no matter if it is the 1 st DWI, and a minor is in the vehicle.
Intoxication Assault - 3rd Degree Felony
Range of PunishmentPenitentiary: Confinement in the Texas Department of Corrections (TDC) for not less than 2 years to 10 years.
Fine: A fine not to exceed $10,000.
Intoxication Manslaughter - 2nd Degree Felony
Range of PunishmentPenitentiary: Confinement in the Texas Department of Corrections (TDC) for not less than 2years to 20 years.
Fine: A fine not to exceed $10,000.