Administrative License Revocation Texas
DWI Penalties | Keeping Your Driving Privileges | Drunk Driving Charges for CDL Holders
Texas Driver’s License Suspension Defense Lawyer
In Texas, if you are arrested for drunk driving (DWI / DUI), you have two separate possible hearings: a criminal trial after which you can receive jail time and other penalties, and a hearing that you must request within 15 days to contest an Automatic License Revocation (ALR).
In addition to representing you in criminal court for DWI, Houston attorney Jason Sughrue, our Sughrue Law Firm lawyer, will represent you in an ALR hearing. We will keep you informed throughout the process and work to help you maintain your driving privileges.
For additional information about Mr. Sughrue and the exceptional service we provide, please visit our Benefits of Retaining Our Law Firm page.
YOU HAVE 15 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF YOUR DWI ARREST TO
REQUEST A HEARING OR ELSE YOU WILL AUTOMATICALLY LOSE
YOUR DRIVING PRIVILEGES.
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Possible Penalties for a DWI Conviction
In Texas, the number of previous DWI convictions can greatly affect the penalties you face for this DWI. We’ve provided general information regarding the penalties you may face (not including penalties imposed by an administrative law judge and higher insurance rates).
First DWI Offense
Jail Time: You face a minimum of 72 hours in jail (six-day minimum jail time if the police found an open container in the vehicle) and a maximum of six months in prison.
Fine: You may receive a fine of up to $2,000.
Community Service: You face a minimum of 24 hours and a maximum of 100 hours of community service.
Criminal Record: You may have a conviction for a Class B misdemeanor on your criminal record.
Second DWI Offense
Jail Time: You face a minimum of 72 hours in jail (six-day minimum jail time if the police found an open container in the vehicle) and a maximum of one year in prison.
Fine: You may receive a fine of up to $4,000 for a second drunk-driving conviction within 10 years.
Community Service: You face a minimum of 80 hours and a maximum of 200 hours of community service.
Driver's License Suspension: You face a minimum six-month and a maximum one-year suspension of your driver’s license.
Criminal Record: You may have a conviction for a Class A misdemeanor on your criminal record.
Third DWI Offense
Jail Time: You face a minimum of two years in jail and a maximum of 10 years in prison.
Fine: You may receive a fine of up to $10,000 for a third drunk-driving conviction within 10 years.
Community Service: You face a minimum of 160 hours and a maximum of 600 hours of community service.
Driver's License Suspension: You face a minimum six-month and a maximum two-year suspension of your driver’s license.
Criminal Record: You may have a conviction for a third-degree felony on your criminal record.
Serious Consequences Call for Serious Representation
Contact Attorney Jason Sughrue Today
If you are in the Houston metropolitan area and are charged with drunk driving (DWI / DUI), please schedule a free, confidential consultation with experienced attorney Jason Sughrue by calling (713) 518-1833 or by contacting us.
Because You Deserve Respect and the Ability to Make Informed Decisions...
The Sughrue Law Firm
Houston ALR and Driver’s License Suspension Lawyer
Texas Drunk Driving (DWI / DUI) Defense Attorney
723 Main St. Ste 801
Houston, TX 77002
ph: 713-518-1833
fax: 713-228-0201
