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DWI Quick Facts & Answers

• Texas DWI Laws
• What does the State of Texas mean by BAL of .08?
• Do I have the right to refuse a sobriety test?
• Will a DWI remain on my record?
• Will I have to go to jail?

The financial and emotional burdens of a DWI conviction in Texas is high.  The State of Texas works hard to convict those arrested and charged with DWI.  The possibility of jail time, fines, monitoring devices, license reinstatement fees, and attorney fees can be the results of a DWI charge.  Hidden costs of a DWI may include the potential loss of current employment, limitations on future employment, and the loss of any commercial driver’s license.  You need an experienced Houston DWI lawyer; one that is prepared to handle the scientific evidence associated with the tests and procedures utilized by law enforcement.

OVERVIEW OF TEXAS DWI LAWS & PENALTIES:

*Please note that this table is not an inclusive list of offenses.  Texas DWI Defense.
 

Texas DWI Law - 1st Offense	Class B Misdemeanor	Possibility of imprisonment up to 180 days and a fine up to $2,000 Suspension of license 90 - 365 days.
Texas DWI Law - 2nd Offense	Class A Misdemeanor	Possibility of imprisonment up to 1 yr & a fine up to $4,000.  Suspension of license 180 days to 2 years.
Texas DWI Law - DWI with child under 15 in vehicle.	State Jail Felony	Possibility of imprisonment from 180 days up to 2 years, with a fine up to $10,000
Texas DWI Law - DWI 3rd Offense	Third Degree Felony	Possibility of imprisonment up to 10yrs with a fine up to $10,000.  Suspension of license up to 2 years.

1st Time DWI Offense:  Individuals convicted of his or her 1st DWI often will not serve any incarceration time.  Community supervision, otherwise known as probation, is commonly ordered for 1st time offenders.

Community Supervision: This often requires you to report to a probation officer, attend DWI awareness classes, abstain from consuming any alcohol during the term of your probation, submitting to the installation of an alcohol ignition interlock device on your vehicle, not committing any further crimes during the term of probation, and more.

2nd and 3rd DWI Offense:  You could be eligible for probation under either circumstance, however, eligibility and probation requirements are quite strict.

What does .08 Blood Alcohol Concentration Mean?

Texas DWI laws define an over limit blood alcohol concentration as:

• Blood Test - 0.08 grams of alcohol per 100 milliliters of blood
• Urine Test - 0.08 grams of alcohol per 67 milliliters of urine.
• Breath Test - 0.08 of grams of alcohol per 210 liters of breath

Should I refuse a breath test? Yes, you should refuse the breath test unless you have not had anything to drink. Breath test machines can make mistakes as do the officers or staff members who operate these machines. If the machine is broken or not working properly, it may read your breath alcohol concentrations at or above the legal limit of 0.08 in error. The could lead to use such faulty evidence in an attempt to convict you of DWI.

Should I refuse to take the field sobriety tests?

Yes, you may refuse to take the field sobriety tests even if you have not had alcohol to drink.  These tests have been proven to produce inaccurate results regarding whether or not a person has a blood alcohol concentration of .08 or higher.  Often, the only way to pass a  field sobriety test without issue is to simply not take them.  You may refuse a test, but it may still result in your arrest.

Will a DWI remain on my record?

If you are charged with DWI in the State of Texas, Barringer Law Office help to prevent the DWI from showing on your criminal record.  1)  Convince the State of Texas to dismiss your case;  2) Have the charges reduced to a lesser included offense; or 3) Win against the State of Texas at trial by judge or jury. It is very important to note that you cannot receive deferred adjudication for a DWI.  Deferred adjudication is a type of probation that provides an opportunity to ultimately keep numerous criminal offenses off of your record.

Will I have to go back to jail?

You most likely will not have to serve extended jail time for your first DWI charge.  Probation is a very real alternative to jail time for first time DWI offenders.  In order to defend your rights, you need the an excellent Houston DWI Lawyer and Houston Criminal Defense Lawyer!  Barringer Law Office can assist you!

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