subject: Texas Duil Laws And Drunk Driving Consequences [print this page] A great beer may be part of a night out in the great state of Texas, but if you have that beer and then get behind the wheel of a car, you could be facing strict penalties. DUI, or DWI as it is generally called in Texas, is considered a serious offense with many consequences.
For first time offenders, a fine of up to $2,000 is imposed for DWI offenses. In addition, first time offenders spend 3 to 180 days in jail. You can even be fined up to $500 simply for having opened alcohol in your vehicle, even if you are not driving.
Like all states, you will lose your license for driving drunk in the state of Texas. However, the license revocation can be as long as one year, although the most likely suspension time will be 90 days. Once you get your license back, you will have to pay $1,000 to $2,000 each year for the next three years to keep the right to drive. In this way, your consequences follow you long after the initial arrest.
Because of the severity of these consequences and the fact that there is some leeway in them, you should contact a Texas DWI attorney before facing your court date. The attorney will help you argue for the least possible consequences for your time, saving you money and time without your driver's license.
