Dallas DWI Lawyer

In Texas, as in all states, it is illegal to drive with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of over .08. However, if your driving seems considerably impaired, or if you have other drugs in your system, you can be charged with Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) regardless of how much you have had to drink.

Penalties for DWI in Dallas

Texas has one of the highest DWI rates in the country. Our government has responded to that by implementing strict penalties for anyone who is convicted of DWI. The penalties become more severe each time a person is convicted of this crime, as you can see:

First time Dallas DWI offense:

• up to a $2,000 fine
• 72 hours to 180 days in jail
• driver’s license suspension: 90 days to 1 year

Second time Dallas DWI offense:

• up to a $4,000 fine
• 30 days to 1 year in jail
• driver’s license suspension: 180 days to 2 years

Third time Dallas DWI offense (Felony DWI):

• up to a $10,000 fine
• 2 to 10 years in penitentiary
• driver’s license suspension: 180 days to 2 years

Contact Us

If you have been accused of DWI, you will need an experienced and dedicated Dallas DWI attorney to argue your case and protect your rights. Contact Dallas DWI lawyer Mark Lassiter at (214) 457-1668.