Cost of DWI McKinney Texas TX

Reader’s Question:

I know that we have to be prepared for the amount of money that we have to spend after my sister has been arrested for DWI in McKinney, Texas especially if she gets convicted. How much does it really cost to be convicted for DWI in the state of Texas?

Richard
McKinney, TX

If your sister’s DWI charge in McKinney, Texas is her first DWI offense, this is considered as Class B misdemeanor DWI in Texas. If convicted, this would require a fine of up to $2,000 but this is negotiable and could be estimated to an average of $500. But the Department of Public Safety (DPS) surcharge for a DWI conviction is not negotiable and that is a minimum of $1,000 per year for three years. If your sister provided a breath or blood sample over 0.16, which is twice the legal limit, the DPS surcharge is $2,000 per year for three years.

Increase in auto insurance for a DWI conviction would vary greatly, based on your sister’s age, driving record, number of claims made against her in the past, etc. A very low estimate here through would be $3,000, but probably higher. The Administrative License Revocation (ALR) suspension of her license is either for 90 days if she has provided a sample over 0.08 or 180 days if she refused to take a breath test. The cost of occupational driver’s license (ODL) is $250 for the filing fee, SR22 auto insurance coverage for the period of the suspension would be $100-$150, and the reinstatement fee to DPS, which must be paid within 30 days of the ODL being filed, $125. Since she will be required to have SR22 auto insurance, she can definitely get an online rate quote on the top of the homepage of this website.

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