San Antonio DWI Penalties
Experienced & Effective San Antonio DWI Attorneys
If you have been arrested for any DWI in the greater San Antonio area, it is important to find a competent attorney as soon as possible. We highly recommend that you contact Smith & Vinson Law Firm to speak to one of our capable lawyers about your case. Our firm has concentrated much of its practice in this field of law. With a former prosecutor on board and trial-tested litigators to help you, you will have the peace of mind that comes with reliable legal representation. We fight for your constitutional rights and for a favorable outcome.
Need legal advice about a criminal arrest or investigation? Please contact our firm at (210) 960-9557 today.
The Consequences of a Texas DWI Conviction
Texas courts take DWI charges very seriously. If convicted, you may face serious and potentially life-altering penalties.
Punishments for First-offense DWI in Texas
- A fine of up to $2,000
- Jail time of three to 180 days
- 90 days up to one year license suspension
- A criminal record with a Class B misdemeanor
Punishments for Second-offense DWI in Texas
- A fine of up to $4,000
- Jail time of 30 days up to one year
- 180 days up to 2 years license suspension
- A criminal record with a Class A misdemeanor
Punishments for Third-offense DWI in Texas
- A fine of up to $10,000
- A prison sentence of two to 10 years
- 180 days up to 2 years license suspension
- A criminal record with a felony conviction
Punishments for First-offense DWI with an Open Container in Texas
- A fine of up to $2,000
- Jail time of six up to 180 days
- Jail time and a fine combined
- 90 days up to one year license suspension
Punishments for Intoxication Manslaughter in Texas
- A fine of up to $10,000
- A prison sentence ranging from 2 to 10 years to life
- A criminal record with a second-degree felony conviction
- 180 days to 2 years license suspension
Punishments for Intoxication Assault in Texas
- A fine of up to $10,000
- A prison sentence ranging from 2 to 10 years to life
- A criminal record with a third-degree felony conviction
- License suspension of 180 days to 2 years
Punishments for Driving While Intoxicated with a Child Passenger in Texas
- A fine of up to $10,000
- Jail time of 180 days to 2 years
- A criminal record with a state jail felony conviction
- Automatic license suspension for 90 days up to 1 year
Punishments for DWI with a Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) of 0.15 or Higher
- A fine of up to $4,000
- Jail time of 72 hours to 1 year
- 90 days up to 1 year license suspension
- A criminal record with a Class A misdemeanor
Understanding these penalties is crucial for anyone facing DWI charges, as the ramifications can significantly impact your life and future prospects.
Want to avoid these penalties? Contact a San Antonio DWI lawyer at Smith & Vinson Law Firm for a free, initial consultation at (210) 960-9557 today.
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Hear What They Have to Say
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Throughout the whole process, I had the utmost confidence in Mr. Smith and his work. the goal when we first met was to "get the DWI dismissed" and that is exactly what happened.- Ronald D.
A Proven Track Record
Check Out Our Recent Case Results
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Cases Dismissed Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon and Misdemeanor Assault with Bodily Injury
Our client was accused of attacking another man on two separate occasions, once with his hands and once with a knife in our client’s home. Our client had told the man to stay away from his family because the man had made romantic advances toward his wife, but the man persisted.
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Charges Avoided Assault
Client had been celebrating his birthday and tried to prevent some of his guest from driving while intoxicated. While attempting to arrange an alternative ride for a relative, the relative’s girlfriend decided she wasn’t having it and decided to start an altercation with a few other guest. Later she accused our client of having assaulted her and sending her to the hospital.
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Dismissed Assault Family Violence
During a dispute with her boyfriend, our client threw a brass statue against a wall, which ended up bouncing and hitting him. He called the police and our client was arrested for Assault Family Violence.
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Cases Rejected Pre-Indictment Three Counts of Aggravated Assault of a Deadly Weapon
Our client was sitting on his balcony when he saw his neighbors in the parking lot mistreating an animal. He told them to stop, and the threatened him. He went inside to retrieve his firearm, but he never threatened the neighbors back.
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No Charges Filed Sexual Assault Investigation
Our client was a UT student who was accused of sexual assault. He came to our firm extremely scared about his future both with the university and within the criminal justice system. With our firm's help, he was able to show that his accuser was not credible. Smith and Vinson put together a defense that law enforcement recognized as credible evidence of his innocence and not to file charges which changed the course of our client's life.