DWI Penalties in Austin, Texas
At the King Law Firm, we offer legal advice and representation to individuals who have been arrested for DWI (driving while intoxicated) in Austin, Texas. We have successfully represented clients for many years within the criminal court system. We will take an aggressive approach in an effort to disprove any allegations of DWI, and will challenge the results of
field sobriety tests,
blood and breath tests.
DWI offense penalties can be very harsh, especially without the right Austin criminal defense lawyer by your side protecting you. In the state of Texas a person can face any of the following if convicted:
Offense Penalties
First Offense DWI
- Class B Misdemeanor
- Minimum 72 hours Jail Time
- Maximum $2,000 Fine
- Up to $2,000 Surcharge per Year for 3 Years
- 1 Year License Suspension
- Mandatory 12 Hour DWI Education Class
- Up to 100 hours of Community Service
- Probation
Second Offense DWI
- Class A Misdemeanor
- Up to 1 Year in Jail
- Maximum $4,000 Fine
- Up to $2000 Surcharge per Year for 3 Years
- Up to 2 Years Driver's License Suspension
- Mandatory 32 Hour DWI Repeat Offender Program
- Up to 200 Hours of Community Service
- Ignition Interlock Device
- Probation
Third Offense DWI
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3rd Degree
Felony DWI
- Minimum 2 to 10 Year Maximum Prison Sentence
- Up to $10,000 in Fines
- Over $2,000 Surcharge per Year for Minimum 3 Years
- 2 or More Years License Suspension
- Mandatory DWI Repeat Offender Program
- Up to 600 Hours Community Service
- Alcohol/Drug Substance Abuse Program
- Ignition Interlock Device
- Probation
- Parole
Fourth Offense DWI or Higher
- Same Penalties as Third Offense DWI, But with NO Option for Parole
Austin DWI Defense Attorneys
The lawyers at the King Law Firm provide legal representation for all types of DWI or DUI (driving under the influence) offense including underage DWI and
multiple DWI offenses. Please contact an Austin DWI attorney immediately to discuss your case because your driving privileges and freedom may be at stake.
Contact us today
if you would like to avoid harsh DWI offense penalties.
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