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Be Aware of Texas DWI Laws
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The Texas Penal Code is the binding law that defines criminal offenses in the Lone Star State. Title 10, Chapter 49.01(2)(a)-(b) of the The Texas Penal Code defines intoxication as, "(A) not having the normal use of mental or physical faculties by reason of the introduction of alcohol, a controlled substance, a drug, a dangerous drug, a combination of two or more of those substances, or any other substance into the body; or (B) having an alcohol concentration of 0.08 or more."
Blood or breath alcohol is documented on police reports as BAC or a BAC score. Section 49.04 of the code specifically addresses driving while intoxicated and states that a person commits an offense if they are intoxicated while operating a motor vehicle in a public place.
DWI is a Class B misdemeanor, with a minimum term of confinement of 72 hours. Texas law also allows police officers to stop and arrest an individual under a DWI offense if they feel the person's driving is impaired, regardless of their BAC score.
Dallas DWI Penalties for Repeat Offenders
Texas has some of the strictest penalties in the country for repeat DWI offenses. Staying informed about the law can help you stay ahead of the law! (And by that we mean avoiding trouble with the law altogether).
First Dallas DWI Conviction
- $2,000 maximum fine
- Up to six months behind bars
- Suspended driver's license for up to a year
- $1,000 every year for three years to keep your driver's license
Second Dallas DWI Conviction
- $2,000 maximum fine
- Up to six months behind bars
- Suspended driver's license for up to a year
- $1,000 every year for three years to keep your driver's license
Third Dallas DWI Conviction
- $10,000 maximum fine
- Two to 10 years in prison
- Suspended driver's license for up to two years
- $2,000 every year for three years to keep your driver's license
If you have questions about the law regarding your DWI or DUI arrest, call us at 214-524-5782 to discuss your case with a licensed Dallas DWI lawyer.
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