If you’re convicted of a DWI offense in Texas due to being arrested by local police offices in Harris County, Galveston County, Houston, Galveston, League City, Katy, or elsewhere in Texas, the criminal penalties are harsh. Learn more about the ramifications of being convicted of a DWI crime in Texas.
After a DWI conviction, you’ll probably be eager to move on with your life. One common question we’re often asked is how long a DWI will stay on your record. The answer is not comforting: Forever. In most situations, a DWI will be a permanent part of your history and driving record. If you apply […]
Texas takes drunk driving seriously. Even a single conviction for DUI/DWI carries significant consequences. In Texas, a first offender can face up to 180 days in jail and a $2,000 fine. In addition, the offender may lose his driver’s license for up to two years. What Is an Alcohol Education Program? If you are convicted […]
Driving while intoxicated (DWI) is one of the most serious nonviolent crimes one can commit. Because of the potential risk to life and property, incidences of DWI are strictly penalized, including consequences that will follow you for many years after the original offense. Many, however, are unaware of just how far the aftereffects may reach. […]
When Texas readers hear about a recent 30-year prison sentence, they may assume the crime at issue was violent, or perhaps was a white collar crime involving the alleged defrauding of millions of dollars from investors. Both assumptions would be wrong, as the criminal offense in today’s story is driving while intoxicated. Under Texas law, […]
A non-profit organization is petitioning Texas lawmakers to pass a law requiring those convicted of a first-offense DWI to get an ignition interlock. If passed, the offenders would never be able to drive under the influence again: The dashboard-mounted device prevents a vehicle from starting if it detects any alcohol on a driver’s breath. The […]
