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Aggressive DWI Defense in Tarrant County and the Dallas – Fort Worth Area
Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) is one of the most common criminal offenses in Tarrant County, the Dallas – Fort Worth Area, and Texas. An DWI conviction has serious consequences – such as, jail or prison time, a driver license suspension, and a stain on your criminal record. The experienced Tarrant County DWI Criminal Defense Lawyers with The Law Office of David Sloane can protect you!
Driving While Intoxicated
Under Texas Penal Code § 49.04, a person commits a DWI offense if they:
(1) Operate
(2) A motor vehicle
(3) While intoxicated
(4) In a public place
What is a public place?
A “public place” is any place that the general public has access to. This means that privately-owned places, such as private parking lots or driveways, are considered public places for a DWI offense.
Were you arrested for a DWI in a place that is not open to the public? An experienced Tarrant County DWI Lawyer can determine if you have a valid legal defense to whether you were in a public place at the time of arrest.
Punishment for DWI in Texas
The punishment range for a DWI offense in Texas depends on a variety of factors. Punishment depends on whether it is a first, second, or third DWI. Various enhancements, such as having an open container, having a child under 15 years old in the vehicle with you, or having a Blood Alcohol Concentration of 0.15 or higher, can also increase the offense level and punishment range.
Criminal Offense | Offense Level | Punishment Range |
1st DWI | Class B Misdemeanor | 3-180 days in jail and/or a maximum $2,000 fine |
2nd DWI | Class A Misdemeanor | 30-365 days in jail and/or a $2,000-$4,000 fine |
3rd DWI | 3rd Degree Felony | 2-10 years in prison and/or a maximum $10,000 fine |
DWI with Open Container | Class B Misdemeanor | 3-180 days in jail and/or a maximum $2,000 fine |
DWI BAC >/= 0.15 | Class A Misdemeanor | 30-365 days in jail and/or a $2,000-$4,000 fine |
DWI with Child Passenger (under 15 y/o) | State Jail Felony | 180 days-2 years in state jail facility and/or maximum $10,000 fine |
How to Fight - Contact Us for a Free Consultation with our Tarrant County DWI Criminal Defense Lawyers
If you or a loved one are facing a DWI offense accusation, you need aggressive criminal defense representation. A DWI conviction carries substantial prison time, permanently stains your criminal record, and results in numerous collateral consequences. The experienced Tarrant County DWI Criminal Defense Lawyers with The Law Office of David Sloane are here to protect you!
Our Tarrant County DWI Criminal Defense Lawyers have helped thousands of clients fight alcohol-related cases in Texas and throughout the greater Dallas – Fort Worth Area, such as:
Contact us today at (817) 349-7118 for a FREE Consultation with the Tarrant County DWI Criminal Defense Lawyers at The Law Offices of David Sloane!