San Antonio DWI Penalties
Experienced & Effective San Antonio DWI Attorneys
If you have been arrested for any DWI in the greater San Antonio area, it is important to find a competent attorney as soon as possible. We highly recommend that you contact Smith & Vinson Law Firm to speak to one of our capable lawyers about your case. Our firm has concentrated much of its practice in this field of law. With a former prosecutor on board and trial-tested litigators to help you, you will have the peace of mind that comes with reliable legal representation. We fight for your constitutional rights and for a favorable outcome.
Need legal advice about a criminal arrest or investigation? Please contact our firm at (210) 960-9557 today.
The Consequences of a Texas DWI Conviction
Texas courts take DWI charges very seriously. If convicted, you may face serious and potentially life-altering penalties.
Punishments for First-offense DWI in Texas
- A fine of up to $2,000
- Jail time of three to 180 days
- 90 days up to one year license suspension
- A criminal record with a Class B misdemeanor
Punishments for Second-offense DWI in Texas
- A fine of up to $4,000
- Jail time of 30 days up to one year
- 180 days up to 2 years license suspension
- A criminal record with a Class A misdemeanor
Punishments for Third-offense DWI in Texas
- A fine of up to $10,000
- A prison sentence of two to 10 years
- 180 days up to 2 years license suspension
- A criminal record with a felony conviction
Punishments for First-offense DWI with an Open Container in Texas
- A fine of up to $2,000
- Jail time of six up to 180 days
- Jail time and a fine combined
- 90 days up to one year license suspension
Want to avoid these penalties? Contact a San Antonio DWI lawyer at Smith & Vinson Law Firm for a free, initial consultation at (210) 960-9557 today.
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Throughout the whole process, I had the utmost confidence in Mr. Smith and his work. the goal when we first met was to "get the DWI dismissed" and that is exactly what happened.- Ronald D.
A Proven Track Record
Check Out Our Recent Case Results
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Rejected Pre-Indictment Aggravated Assault Strangulation/Impeding Airway Investigation
Our client was accused of restricting his wife’s airway with a plastic bag. His wife, who had been a chronically unfaithful and emotionally abusive alcoholic, provided a video to the State to try and get our client charged with a felony.
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Cases Dismissed Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon and Misdemeanor Assault with Bodily Injury
Our client was accused of attacking another man on two separate occasions, once with his hands and once with a knife in our client’s home. Our client had told the man to stay away from his family because the man had made romantic advances toward his wife, but the man persisted.
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Felony Rejected Pre-Indictment Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon and Interference with a 911 Call
Our client’s girlfriend’s car was being repossessed. Our client had belongings in the car, including his work equipment and his firearm. Our client attempted to get his belongings out of the car before it was being towed away. The tow driver accused our client of threatening him with the gun our client was retrieving while he was on 911 with the police.
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Charges Dismissed Sexual Assault
Our client met a woman on a dating app who claimed that she was sexually assaulted. We assisted our client in interviewing with the police. He was facing up to 20 years in prison and lifetime sex offender registration. After Smith and Vinson's thorough review of the case and careful negotiations, the case against him was dismissed by the District Attorney's Office.
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Charges Rejected Assault Bodily Injury Family Violence
Our client explained to us that they hadn’t lived in the Country for that long and his wife had called police as a way to resolve a non-physical dispute they had. Police arrived and immediately noticed bruising that they tried to pin on Our Client as well as other marks.