Drunk driving offenses are treated seriously in Texas, and convictions can often lead to jail time and fines. The exact sentence for a DWI in Texas will depend on the circumstances of the case. For a 1st DWI, with no aggravating factors, you can expect up to 180 days of jail time. But even with| Michael & Associates, Attorneys at Law - The Texas Criminal Defense & DWI Att...
Though the penalties for a second DWI are more severe than those for a first offense, it’s still unlikely that you’ll serve more than 72 hours in jail.| Michael & Associates, Attorneys at Law - The Texas Criminal Defense & DWI Att...
Most first DWIs carry a $2,000 fine and a mandatory minimum of three days in jail, but statistics show that most first offenders only spend a few hours in jail.| Michael & Associates, Attorneys at Law - The Texas Criminal Defense & DWI Att...
Most – but not all – forms of pornography are legal in Texas. A few types of porn are illegal due to laws that protect children and unintentional victims.| Michael & Associates, Attorneys at Law - The Texas Criminal Defense & DWI Att...
DWIs are generally charged as misdemeanors, but there are some circumstances where a DWI is charged as a felony in Texas. These can include multiple or repeated drunk driving offenses, a DWI resulting in serious injury or death, and a DWI with a child passenger under the age of 15. In this post, we cover| Michael & Associates, Attorneys at Law - The Texas Criminal Defense & DWI Att...
After getting arrested and put in jail, you will typically be scheduled for an initial hearing, also called an arraignment, where a judge reads out the charges against you, informs you of your rights, and offers you the chance to enter a plea. The judge will determine your bail amount based on various factors, such| Michael & Associates, Attorneys at Law - The Texas Criminal Defense & DWI Att...
When you’re pulled over for DWI, it’s never too soon to start protecting yourself. Within about 15 seconds of your first interaction with police, the officer has made up his mind about whether to arrest you. The actions you take during those first few minutes can make or break their case against you. Here’s some| Michael & Associates, Attorneys at Law - The Texas Criminal Defense & DWI Att...