Arrest For Dui In Texas
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The DWI process in Texas Charged and arrested. Intoxication testing and booking. Contact an attorney. Arraignment. Bail and jail release. Court proceedings and legal representation. Pre-trial and plea negotiations.
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.
Drunk driving suspects can expect to spend at least two hours answering questions, being fingerprinted and photographed, and submitting to chemical testing of the driver's blood alcohol content (BAC). A driver could spend a few hours before they are released, or it may take up to a few days.
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.
Texas law allows you to file a petition to expunge your DWI charges (referred to as “expunction” in Texas) only when any of the following occurs: You receive an acquittal, The court dismisses your case without the requirement of any probation first, or. The grand jury issues a “no bill.”
You should interview and retain a lawyer as soon as possible. In Texas, you have 15 days to request a hearing to keep your drivers license. If you do not, your license will be suspended. It is helpful to have an attorney at the first court setting.
For a first-time DWI in Texas, jail time is typically not mandatory. Depending on the circumstances, alternatives like probation, community service, or alcohol education programs may be available.