If a motorist is convicted of drunk or drugged driving, their sentence might include a requirement to complete the Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Victim Impact Panel program. When someone is ordered to go through MADD’s Victim Impact Panel (VIP) program, they may be able to meet the requirement at an in-person class. Or they …
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Under some circumstances, deferred adjudication is available for first-time DWI offenders in Texas. If you have no prior DWI convictions and meet the other eligibility requirements, your DWI attorney could seek deferred adjudication. If you complete community supervision, the court will dismiss the DWI charge, allowing you to avoid a formal conviction. The DWI charges …
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Drunk driving offenses are treated seriously in Texas, and convictions can often lead to jail time and fines. The exact sentence for a DWI in Texas will depend on the circumstances of the case. For a 1st DWI, with no aggravating factors, you can expect up to 180 days of jail time. But even with …
If you’ve been arrested for a DWI in Texas, you need to know about the nystagmus tests that traffic safety officers use to determine if a driver is under the influence. These tests are simple to administer and take little time. The most popular options are the vertical gaze nystagmus test and the horizontal gaze …
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After any DWI conviction in Texas, expect serious consequences. Outside of suspended driver’s licenses and administrative fees, you may also be required to install ignition interlock devices (IIDs) in your vehicle, which prevent drivers from taking the wheel if breathalyzers detect minimum alcohol concentration levels. Keep reading to learn more about IID DUIs in Texas, …
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If you get convicted of a DWI in Texas, you will likely need to complete an alcohol program to comply with court orders. This article explains the legal penalties you may face for a DWI offense, DWI treatment laws in Texas, and court-mandated treatment options (including alcohol programs) and how to find them. We also …
DWI accident charges in Texas can result in imprisonment and thousands of dollars in fines. The severity of the charges, and therefore the consequences, will depend on the seriousness of the accident. For example, you’ll face harsher penalties if the accident results in serious injury or death. In this guide, we break down the full …
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Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) in Texas is a serious offense. Offenders are met with harsh penalties and consequences that rise in severity with each subsequent DWI. Multiple DWIs in Texas can lead to a felony conviction, up to $10,000 in fines, and imprisonment. Combined with legal penalties, and the stigma that comes with DWI convictions, …
Under Texas’ Implied Consent law, anyone who accepts a driver’s license automatically consents to breath and blood samples when legally arrested on suspicion of DWI. Even still, you have the right to withdraw consent. However, refusing chemical tests in Texas comes with consequences that you should be aware of. In this article, we’ll cover chemical …
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The cost of a DWI lawyer in Texas can vary depending on the lawyer’s experience, location, reputation, and the complexity of the case. For a simple DWI case that doesn’t go to trial, you can expect to pay between $5,000 to $10,000. Some lawyers will charge extra for a trial or an ALR hearing (we …
