Posting Bail For Dui In Texas
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What Is the Penalty for a First-Offense DWI in Texas? A first-offense DWI, with no aggravating factors, is considered a Class B misdemeanor. A conviction is punishable by up to 180 days in jail, up to $2,000 in fines, or both. You also face a driver's license suspension of up to one year if you become convicted.
Standard DWI Penalties (Misdemeanor) A fine of up to $2,000. Jail time of 3 to 180 days. License suspension of up to 1 year.
If you can't make bail in Texas, you will stay in jail until you have served your sentence in full, have completely beaten your case through a not guilty verdict or dismissal, or until you are released on probation. To finally resolve a case, it can take anywhere from a few months to a few years.
The length of your DWI case will depend on the specifics of your case and your location. Generally speaking, it takes about 20-40 days from your arrest before you are issued a court date for a misdemeanor. If you are being charged with a felony, it can take up to a few months to be issued your court dates.
In addition to addressing your ALR, you face an arraignment for your DWI. This is your first court date. You will hear the charges against you, the prosecutor's evidence, the potential statutory penalties, and then you have the opportunity to plead guilty or not guilty.
How Long Does the DWI Criminal Process Take? As a general rule, it can be anywhere from 3-6 months before you must make a decision to plead guilty or set your case for trial. If you decided to set your case for trial, it can be anywhere from 4 months to over a year before your trial date.
The amount of time varies depending on several factors such as the severity of the offense and the jurisdiction where the crime was committed. Generally speaking, however, it can take anywhere from a few weeks up to several months to schedule a court date.
A regular first DWI is a class B misdemeanor carrying a maximum $3,000 fine and up to 6 months in jail. A first DWI with a BAC (blood alcohol concentration) of 0.15 or higher is a class A misdemeanor with a maximum fine of $6,000 and 1-year jail sentence.
Typical bond conditions include: Installation and use of an ignition interlock device (IID) in the defendant's car. Participation in alcohol-awareness education programs. Abstention from alcohol and drugs.
Staying in custody In the state of Texas, if you cannot post bail, you will likely remain in jail until your case progresses. The length of time you spend in custody depends on various factors, including the nature of the offense, the court's schedule and your legal team's efforts to expedite your case.
