Texas DUI Offense Penalties

The Law in Texas

DWI and DUI carry heavy penalties for whoever is convicted, regardless of the offender’s age and the specific circumstances involved. San Antonio DWI lawyer Tylden Shaeffer has been practicing law for almost 20 years and is qualified to help you with your DWI or DUI case. If arrested for a DWI (driving while intoxicated) offense in Texas you can expect to face the following penalties, depending upon your particular case:

First Offense:

up to a $2,000 fine
72 hours to 180 days in jail
Possible driver’s license suspension: 90 days to 1 year

Second Offense:

up to a $4,000 fine
30 days to 1 year in jail
driver’s license suspension: 180 days to 2 years

Third Offense:

up to a $10,000 fine
2 to 10 years in the state penitentiary
driver’s license suspension: 180 days to 2 years

If you are under the age of 21, you can expect the following if charged with DUI, regardless of the amount of alcohol consumed or found in your possession:

30-day driver’s license suspension
fine up to $500
8 to 12 hours of community service
mandatory attendance at alcohol-awareness classes

A second or third offense may lead to the suspension of your driver’s license for 90 to 180 days. If you are 17 years of age or older and this is your third offense, you may be fined as much as $2,000 and face a jail sentence of up to 180 days.

Charged with a DWI or DUI in Texas? Contact DWI attorney Tylden Shaeffer today!