Max Jail Time for DWI arrests:

  • 1st DWI Offense = 6 months County Jail
  • 2nd DWI Offense = 12 months County Jail
  • 3rd DWI Offense = 10 years Prison *

  • Fines range from $2,000 to $10,000, depending on the offense level classification.

     

    * Felony DWI punishments can range as high as 25 to Life if previous enhancement paragraphs are used in the felony DWI indictment.

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Being arrested for a DWI in Dallas, Texas can be a horrific experience. Not only are you subject to the embarrassment of an arrest, your driver's license and freedom are on the line. Most people do not realize that a first time DWI arrest can result in you spending six (6) months in jail, plus you could receive a fine up to $2,000.

 

IT DOES NOT STOP WITH JAIL...persons convicted of a DWI in Texas also are forced to pay an additional $3,000 to DPS if they wish to drive again (these are often referred to as DPS surcharges), you are also subject to multiple driver's license suspensions, plus increases in your insurance rates.

 

"Collateral Consequences" of a DWI arrest: Many people arrested for DWI do not think of the collateral consequences of a DWI conviction. For example, what would happen if you were forced to spend 6 months in the Dallas County Jail? What would happen to your job, your home, your family? Just take a moment to think about what a 180 day jail sentence would do to your life?

 

So, what is a person to do if arrested for a DWI in Dallas, Texas? The first thing you should do after being arrested for a DWI is to contact an experienced DWI attorney and lawyer to start working on preserving your rights.

 

CALL (972) 923-1899 or use the Quick Contact form by clicking here.

 

 

 

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