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 Sloane & Routledge Law Firm 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 placeWhat 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 |
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1st DWI |
Class B Misdemeanor |
3-180 days in jail and/or a maximum $2,000 fine |
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2nd DWI |
Class A Misdemeanor |
30-365 days in jail and/or a $2,000-$4,000 fine |
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3rd DWI |
3rd Degree Felony |
2-10 years in prison and/or a maximum $10,000 fine |
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DWI with Open Container |
Class B Misdemeanor |
3-180 days in jail and/or a maximum $2,000 fine |
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DWI BAC >/= 0.15 |
Class A Misdemeanor |
30-365 days in jail and/or a $2,000-$4,000 fine |
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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 |
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