Dallas Felony DWI/DUI Lawyer
Dallas Felony DWI
Being convicted of Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) for the third (or subsequent) time is considered a felony under Texas law. This means the penalties for a third DWI offense are much more severe than the penalties for a first or second offense.
Felony DWI Penalties
The penalties for a felony DWI in Dallas can include:
- A prison sentence of at least 2 years, 10 at the maximum
- A fine up to $10,000
- Drivers license suspended for 180 days to 2 years
- Required community service (160 – 600 hours)
- Monthly reporting to a probation officer
- Installation of an “ignition interlock”: a device that can detect alcohol on your breath and will not let you start your car if you have been drinking
- A mandate forbidding you from consuming any more alcohol
Consequences of a Third DUI in Dallas
A minor who is charged with their third count of Driving Under the Influence also faces more severe penalties than when he or she was charged for the first time. A third DUI conviction cannot be punished with probation or a suspended sentence. The penalties can include:
- A 180 day driver ‘s license suspension
- A fine up to $500 ($2,000 if the minor is 17 or older)
- 180 days in jail if the minor is 17 or older
- A denial of any application for an occupational license.
- Up to 60 hours of community service
Contact a Dallas Felony DWI Attorney
If you have been charged with felony DWI or a third DUI offense, you will need a persuasive and knowledgeable Dallas felony DWI/DUI lawyer. Contact Dallas felony DWI defense attorney Mark Lassiter today at (214) 457-1668.
