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
Punishments for Intoxication Manslaughter in Texas
- A fine of up to $10,000
- A prison sentence ranging from 2 to 10 years to life
- A criminal record with a second-degree felony conviction
- 180 days to 2 years license suspension
Punishments for Intoxication Assault in Texas
- A fine of up to $10,000
- A prison sentence ranging from 2 to 10 years to life
- A criminal record with a third-degree felony conviction
- License suspension of 180 days to 2 years
Punishments for Driving While Intoxicated with a Child Passenger in Texas
- A fine of up to $10,000
- Jail time of 180 days to 2 years
- A criminal record with a state jail felony conviction
- Automatic license suspension for 90 days up to 1 year
Punishments for DWI with a Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) of 0.15 or Higher
- A fine of up to $4,000
- Jail time of 72 hours to 1 year
- 90 days up to 1 year license suspension
- A criminal record with a Class A misdemeanor
Understanding these penalties is crucial for anyone facing DWI charges, as the ramifications can significantly impact your life and future prospects.
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
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Motion to Suppress Granted; Case Dismissed DWI 2nd .209
Our client was charged with Driving While Intoxicated – 2nd Offense with a BAC of .209. The police pulled our client over for allegedly crossing over lane lines and causing another car to swerve out of the way. We challenged the legality of the police’s warrantless stop of our client with a Motion to Suppress Evidence and had a contested hearing wherein the Officer testified.
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Charges Dismissed Sexual Assault Investigation
Our client was a Texas State student who had a bright career ahead of him. He was accused of sexual assault by a classmate and an overzealous law enforcement officer proceeded to arrest him without a thorough investigation. Our team was able to fight for our client by putting together a defense that showed that the actions between the two were consensual and that his accuser had ulterior motives. The District Attorney's Office agreed and dismissed the case.
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Dismissed Possession of Controlled Substance
Our client was pulled over for expired registration. Police smelled marijuana coming from the vehicle and conducted a probable cause search. Police found marijuana and pills containing a controlled substance, and the State charged our client with a felony. Our client was already facing multiple misdemeanor charges in another county.
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Dismissed Theft
Our client was allegedly caught shoplifting at an HEB. She had no prior arrest history, so we worked with her on proactively taking classes, which were used to her advantage during our negotiations. The client accepted a deferred adjudication on the shoplifting offense, which was ultimately dismissed.
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Charges Dismissed Assault Bodily Injury Family Violence
Our client was unfortunately in a bad relationship that was ending but before the end her boyfriend decided he was going to secure some property that didn’t belong to him. This led to an argument and for Police to ultimately be called. Our client didn’t want anyone to end up in jail so she downplayed the pushing that had been going on only to realize that the boyfriend had saved his own skin.