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DUI / DWI

DUI / DWI Attorney in Mansfield, TX

The Difference Between DUI and DWI

A DUI is issued to a person under age 21 who drive with alcohol in their system. A DUI is a Class C misdemeanor that can result in a fine up to $500.00.

Generally, a DWI is issued to any driver who is driving with a blood alcohol level over the legal limit, which is 0.08 in Texas. 

Both charges can result in a license suspension among other consequences. 

Penalties and Sentences

First Offense:

Up to $2,000.00 fine, 6 days up to 180 days in jail , and loss of driver license up to one year. 

Second Offense:

Up on $4,000.00 fine, 1 month up to 1 year in jail, and license suspension for at least one year. 

Third Offense: 

up to $10,000.00 fine, two to ten years in prison, and license suspension for 1 to 2 years

Consequences of a DWI conviction

Your driver license can be suspended and you can be required to pay annuals fees of $2,000.00 for three years to reinstate your license. 

Ready to fight your DWI charges?

We handle DWI and other alcohol offense all across the DFW area. Contact our office to learn about your options if you have been charged. 

frequently asked questions about dWI Charges

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If your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is over 0.08 you are legally intoxicated. 

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