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DWI 1st and 2nd offense
I’ve been arrested for DWI 1st, what happens now?
If you failed a breath test, your driver’s license was immediately suspended for 90 days. If you refused to take the breath test, your license has now been suspended for 180 days.
**NOTE: you have 15 DAYS from the date of your arrest to save your driver’s license.
An arrest for DWI can affect your life for many, many years to come. Not the least of which is potentially losing your driver’s license for months or even years. Choosing the right lawyer to fight for you is the first of many important decisions you will need to make – and will affect your options from here on out. You only have 15 days to request a hearing to fight for your license to drive, do not delay. Call Kyle Watkins right now: 254-444-9920
What is the punishment range for DWI 1st?
1st Offense < .15 BAC: 3 days jail – 6 months jail and a fine not to exceed $2000
1st Offense < .15 BAC + open container: 6 days jail – 6 months jail and a fine not toexceed $2000
1st Offense > .15 BAC: 3 days jail – 6 months jail and a fine not to exceed $2000
If I get probation for DWI 1st, how long will it last?
The Probation length for DWI 1st can range anywhere from 6 months to 1 year – depending on a variety of factors.
What are the Probations/ Community Supervision Conditions required on DWI 1st?
Drug/alcohol evaluation/rehabilitation [CCP Art. 42.12 §12(a)(2)&13(f)]
Pay cost of rehabilitation program [CCP Art. 42.12 §13(d)]
Complete alcohol education program unless the judge waives it for good cause [CCP Art.42.12 §13(h)]
Pay Court costs, fine and probation fees
Ignition interlock if BAC > 0.15 [CCP Art. 42.12, §13(i)]
What is required for a DWI to be considered a DWI 2ND?
The Prosecutor must prove all of the requirements of a DWI 1st, plus prove that there is a valid reportable conviction that was final before the date of the subsequent DWI offense.
What is the punishment range for DWI 2nd?
2nd Offense: 30 days jail – 6 months jail and a fine not to exceed $4000
If I get probation for DWI 2nd, how long will it last?
The Probation length for DWI 2nd can range anywhere from 6 months to 2 year – depending on a variety of factors.
What are the Probations/ Community Supervision Conditions required on DWI 2nd?
At least 72 hours or 5 days in Jail [see CCP Art. 42.12 § 13 (a)(1)
Ignition interlock placed in vehicle [CCP Art. 42.12, §13(i)]
Complete program for repeat alcohol & drug offenders unless the judge waives it for good cause [CCP Art. 42.12 §13(h)]
How do I beat my DWI case?
Texas DWI law is very complicated. First, it is important to understand what exactly the Prosecutor will have to prove. DWI in Texas has a very detailed definition. Simply put DWI means:
● a specific person
● was operating
● a motor vehicle
● in a public place
● while intoxicated.
Once an Officer has obtained a sample of breath or blood, the sample must be proven to be reliable to be admissible in Court. If the sample is not reliable, it cannot come into evidence in a trial. A dismissal is likely when a Judge has determined the sample will not come into evidence. There are many, many reasons why a sample is not admissible. For example, if the collection was faulty: the person who drew the blood was not qualified to perform the procedure, or the person who drew the blood did not do it properly, or it was properly drawn but collected in a blood vial not made for this type of testing. Further, there are many requirements for storage of the blood that must be performed correctly. Also, the testing itself is commonly subject to problems, with either unreliable equipment or simple human error. Any one of these examples, and the hundreds more not listed, are grounds for a case to be dismissed. These examples are by no means a complete list. In fact, these examples represent only a small portion of the tip of the iceberg; but, they do serve to highlight the point: many obstacles exist between a Prosecutor and a conviction. Read more.