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Houston Texas DWI Penalties
Jul 20th
Reader’s Question:
This is the first time that my son has ever been charged with DWI. He got into an accident but we are still thankful that no one was hurt. What are the possible penalties involved if he will be convicted for DWI in Houston, Texas?
Deedee
Houston, TX
Driving while intoxicated with alcohol or other intoxicating drugs or DWI is a very serious offense in Texas. The problem is that most people don’t realize that this is such a huge problem until they commit it. A lot of people pose to be dare devils and engage in drunk driving and speeding. Their merriment comes to a full stop once they are charged with DWI and fear starts showing on their faces.
Since your son has been charged with DWI in Houston, Texas, in the absence of aggravating factors, the first DWI offender could get off a little lightly. He may face the following penalties and punishments:
-A fine of an amount not exceeding $2000
-A jail term of three days to six months
-He may have to do community service for 24 hours to 100 hours as per ordered by the court
-If it appears that the he has an alcohol habit, the judge may have to order him to go in for rehabilitation
On the other hand, in case that there are aggravating factors like a child in the car, loss of limb or life of casualty, etc. involved in the case, the punishment may increase. So they say ‘Prevention is better than Punishment’ in the case of DWI and thus, it is advised that we take steps to avoid driving for at least 12 hours after the last drink.
Hire a Houston DWI Attorney?
Feb 1st
The complexity of DUI law may be possible to breakthrough, especially if you have a simple case. It would still be hard and might take too much time out of an already busy life, so it’s still suggested to get a lawyer, but some people are indeed able to make it through less extreme DUI cases without hiring on a Houston DWI attorney. I have below listed some cases which may fall into this category. As always, to be truly sure you should consult free with a lawyer first.
You may not need to, but probably still should, hire a Houston DWI attorney if…
- you just don’t get it. You need someone to be able to sit down with you and point out and explain DUI law and what it means in the context of your case. You need to have a clear idea of the consequences of your actions so that you can prepare.
- you work at a job which has a bonding requirement
- you are working and studying to get a professional license which you wouldn’t be allowed to get with a criminal conviction
- you would lose your job if you got a DUI
Do You Need a Houston DWI Lawyer?
Feb 1st
There are about three categories you can place yourself in based on the level of which you really need a Houston DWI lawyer. Some people really need one, others probably need one, and others can go either way. There’s no one who absolutely should not hire a lawyer, but even if you don’t necessarily need one, it’s a nice convenience. I give below a short explanation of the situations which might indicate that you have no choice but to hire an experienced Houston DWI lawyer.
You absolutely should hire a lawyer if…
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you are on your third DUI ticket or above. Just looking at the law, you can see how the fines and the jail terms and license revocation periods and so on shoot up dramatically each time you get caught or DUI. It’s already expensive the first time, but much much more so the third.
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you were in a very serious accident. If you managed to injure or kill someone in an accident, then you are going to be on the stand for a lot more than just drunk driving.
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your job is one which involves transportation. Maybe you drive a taxi or deliver things or are a traveling salesperson, but if you drive for a living then you’ll need some help getting a temporary restricted license.
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