Austin Lawyer and DWI Attorney
Clifford Swayze
1012 East 38th 1/2 St., Suite2
Austin, Texas 78705
(512) 335-5245

 

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WHAT ARE THE PENALTIES FOR A DWI IN TEXAS?

  1. First Offense DWI (Class B Misdemeanor): A first-offense conviction includes a fine not to exceed $2,000.00 and/or the possibility of serving jail time from 3 days to 180 days, and a drivers license suspension of 90 days to 1 year.

  2. Second Offense DWI (Class A Misdemeanor): A conviction includes a fine not to exceed $4,000.00 and/or the possibility of serving jail time from 3 days to 1 year and a drivers license suspension of 180 days to 2 years.

  3. Third Offense DWI (3rd Degree Felony): A conviction includes a fine not to exceed $10,000.00 and/or 2 to 10 years of imprisonment, and a drivers license suspension of 180 days to 2 years.
 
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