SanAntonioDWI Offenses

The Law Office of Sam H. Lock takes on the following intoxication offenses:

• San Antonio DUI
• San Antonio DWI
• Breath Test Failure
• Breath Test Refusal
• Boating While Intoxicated
• Administrative License Revocation

 

The law treats those accused of a San Antonio DWI or Driving While Intoxicated, harshly. A first time DWI offender faces a possible license suspension by the Texas Department of Public Safety, a maximum fine of $2,000 and up to 180 days in jail. Those individuals with prior convictions for D.W.I. face even stiffer penalties. Even bonding subsequent offenders out of jail before the initial court date becomes a dicey proposition in some cases. A third D.W.I. offense may be charged as a third degree felony, carrying a penalty of up to ten years in prison and a $10,000 fine. Newly enacted laws sanction those convicted of D.W.I. with surcharges that must be paid in order to maintain your driver's license. These D.W.I. conviction surcharges are added to any court imposed sanctions. It is now more important than ever to avoid costly San Antonio DWI convictions.

Offense	Description	Penalties
First	Class B Misdemeanor	Up to $2000 fine and/or jail, 3 to 180 days and driver's license suspension, 90 to 365 days
Second	Class A Misdemenor	Up to $4000 fine and/or jail, 30 days to 1 year and driver's license suspension, 180 days to 2 years
Third	3rd Degree Felony	Up to $10,000 fine and/or jail, 2 to 10 years and driver's license suspension, 180 days to 2 years