Driving While Intoxicated and related offenses are serious matters
you want an experienced DWI attorney to represent you.

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Ray Green has over three decades of experience with Texas DWI law. At your consultation, after hearing the details of your case, he can tell you how he can defend your driver's license and your freedom. You have only 15 days from the date of arrest to request an Administrative License Revocation hearing to defend your driver's license, so call Ray Green at (512) 396-5385 to schedule a consultation.

What Can Happen

Below you will find the punishment ranges for driving while intoxicated and related offenses. Probation can be granted for all DWI offenses and in many cases, does away with having to serve any jail time. Also, depending upon the facts of the case, there is a possibility that the charge can be dismissed, without the necessity of a trial.

Driving While Intoxicated (DWI)

DWI OffenseIncarceration TimeMaximum Fine
1st Offense3 to 180 days in jail (all jail time can be probated)$2,000
2nd Offense10 days to 1 year in jail (all jail time can be probated)$4,000
3rd Offense2 to 10 years in prison (all prison time can be probated)$10,000

A first DWI is a Class B Misdemeanor Offense and the punishment range calls for jail time of between 3 days and 180 days, and up to a $2,000 fine. A second DWI is a Class A Misdemeanor Offense and the punishment range calls for jail time of between 10 days and 1 year, and up to a $4,000 fine. A third DWI is a 3rd Degree Felony Offense and the punishment range calls for penitentiary time of between 2 and 10 years, and up to a $10,000 fine. Probation can be granted for all DWI offenses and in many cases, does away with having to serve any jail time. Also, depending upon the facts of the case, there is a possibility that the charge can be dismissed, without the necessity of a trial.

Administrative License Revocation

Upon being charged with a DWI offense your driver's license will be automatically suspended on the 40th day from the date of arrest unless you contest the suspension. You have only 15 days from the date of arrest to file paperwork contesting the suspension of your driver's license. At the administrative license revocation hearing, a judge hears the evidence and determines whether or not your driver's license is suspended. If the judge suspends your license, the ruling can be appealed to county court at law and an occupational or essential need driver's license can be granted, allowing you to drive for essential household, educational and employment needs

Occupational Driver's License/Essential Need License

If your driver's license has been suspended, it is possible to obtain an Occupational or Essential Need License, which allows you to drive for essential household, educational and employment needs.

Driving Under the Influence-Minor

DUI-Minor (first offense) is a Class C Misdemeanor punishable by up to 40 hours of community service, fine of up to $500, and an alcohol course.

Driving while License Invalid/Suspended

Driving while License Invalid (DWLI) and Driving While License Suspended (DWLS) can result in jail time and a fine, and additional suspension or loss of driving privileges.

Intoxication Assault

Intoxication Assault is a 3rd Degree Felony Offense, punishable by up to 10 years in the state penitentiary and a fine of up to $10,000. Probation can be granted and in many cases, does away with having to serve any jail time. Also, depending upon the facts of the case, there is a possibility that the charge can be dismissed, without the necessity of a trial.

Intoxication Manslaughter

Intoxication Manslaughter is a 2nd Degree Felony Offense, punishable by up to 20 years in the state penitentiary and a fine of up to $10,000. Probation can be granted and in many cases, does away with having to serve any jail time. Also, depending upon the facts of the case, there is a possibility that the charge can be dismissed, without the necessity of a trial.