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Third DWI Offense Lewisville Texas TX

Reader’s Question:

A friend of mine was unfortunately charged with his third DWI offense here in Lewisville, Texas. He should have learned his lesson the first and second time he was convicted. What are the penalties involved if he will be convicted again for DWI?

Eleanor

Lewisville, TX

It is indeed a very unfortunate event that your friend was charged with his third DWI offense in Lewisville, Texas. I certainly hope that he doesn’t get convicted or at least his charges could be reduced. Do have him hire an experienced DWI lawyer to help him against his DWI charge. But if he gets convicted for DWI, he is definitely facing serious consequences because this time, he will be imprisoned in state prison for a period of two to 10 years. He would also have to pay fine of up to $10,000.

Probationary period could also be up to 10 years and it includes a lot of conditions set by the judge. Jail time is a normal condition of probation, and he could be required to attend a year-long inpatient counselling at a facility run by the prison system as a condition of probation. The driver’s license suspension would be from 180 days to two years. If the judge doesn’t set a term of suspension, the Department of Public Safety would suspend his license for one year. It would also not prevent the suspension of his license if he completes the DWI Intervention Program. Forfeiture of his car is also possible, depending upon the circumstances.

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