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.