Dallas DWI/DUI Lawyer | Chad A. West, PLLC
With a DWI on your record, you could be refused life, disability and insurance. Your auto insurance could be cancelled or your rates could skyrocket. Your ability to get a loan could even be affected.
Other factors that influence sentencing are your alcohol level, whether there was an accident, whether you put passengers or others in danger, your level of cooperation, and many other factors that your Texas DWI attorney Chad West will help you understand. There are also mitigating factors that your attorney will help you develop that can cause your sentence to be lessened (but never below the mandatory minimum).
Chad West is a champion criminal Defense lawyer in Dallas, Texas. He understands the definitions, charges and penalties of DWI/DUI. For 24 hour emergency JAIL RELEASE in Dallas, Collin, Denton, Tarrant and Rockwall Counties, call us anytime day or night at 214-282-0035 and we will post bond for you at the Jail for release.
| Examples of Texas DWI Punishment and Consequences – Penalties for DWI depend on your prior record. | ||
| Texas Penalties | Jail | Fines, Community service, DWI education program, License suspension |
| 1st Offense DWI, no prior convictions, Class B Misdemeanor | Min. sentence 3 days MANDATORY, Max. 180 days
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Up to $2,000 fine.Up to 2 years Probation, if eligible
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| 2nd DWI – Class A Misdemeanor | Min. 30 days in jail MANDATORY,Max. 365 days | Up to $4,000 fine.Up to 2 years Probation, if eligible
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| 3rd DWI – 3rd Degree Felony | Min. 2 years in jail MANDATORY,Max.10 years | Up to $10,000 fine.Up to 10 years Probation, if eligible
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| Enhanced FelonyDWI with Child Passenger under 15 | State Jail FelonyMin. 6 months in jail MANDATORY,
Max. 2 years |
Up to $10,000 fine.Up to 5 years Probation, if eligible
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| Enhanced FelonyDWI Assault – 3rd Degree Felony | Min. 2 years in prison MANDATORY,Max. 10 years
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Up to $10,000 fine.Up to 10 years Probation, if eligible
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| Enhanced FelonyIntoxicated Manslaughter – 2nd Degree Felony | Min. 2 years in prison MANDATORY,Max. 20 years
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Up to $10,000 fine.Up to 10 years Probation, if eligible
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| Examples of Texas DUI Punishment and Consequences – Penalties for DUI depend on your prior record. | ||
| Texas Penalties | Jail | Fines, Community service, DWI education program, License suspension |
| DUI, Class C MisdemeanorMinor, under age of 21 | Up to 6 months
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First and Subsequent DUI Convictions: A first time DUI conviction is a Class C Misdemeanor. It carries with it a fine that is not to exceed $500.00. It is important to note that if an individual charged with a DUI has 2 prior convictions for DUI, the punishment goes up dramatically. The fine for an individual with 2 previous convictions is not less than $500.00 and not more than $2,000.00. In addition, a judge may give that individual a jail sentence of up to 6 months.In addition to fines and possible jail time, the Department of Public Safety will suspend an individual’s license. |
If you are facing a DUI/DWI charge in Dallas, Fort Worth or surrounding communities, please call or email now to speak to Dallas DWI lawyer Chad West. 214-509-7555, chad@chadwestlaw.com
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