Rockwall DWI Defense Attorney: Protect Your Rights

Understanding Texas DWI Penalties

While the penalties for a DWI conviction can be harsh, an arrest is not the same as a conviction and my first stands ready to push for your rights in court or a settlement out of court.

Penalties for DWI in Texas are as follows:

• 1^st Conviction—3 to 180 days in jail, up to $2,000 in fines, 90 to 365 days’ license suspension
• 2^nd Conviction—30 days to 1 year in jail, up to $4,000 in fines, and up to 2 years’ suspension
• 3^rd Conviction—2 years in jail, up to $10,000 in fines, and up to 2 years’ suspension

You can be forced to have an Ignition Interlock Device (IID) installed in your vehicle after your second conviction to avoid further intoxicated driving.

You should be aware that there is no “lookback rule” in Texas: this means previous DWI convictions will be counted against you for future DWI convictions. Even if your first conviction was 20 years ago, another conviction will be considered your second and the penalties increased accordingly.

Defend Your Rights with a DWI Defense Lawyer!

The prosecution must prove beyond doubt that you were driving intoxicated to find you guilty. As an experienced Rockwall DWI attorney, I can work to undermine the prosecution’s case against you by arguing any number of defenses.

If the police did not stop you with probable cause or questioned you without reading you your rights, your case could be dismissed. Reach out to my firm and begin your defense as soon as possible.