DWI Penalties in Houston, Texas
Houston DWI penalties are severeβand many people donβt realize how easy a conviction can be.
In Texas, a prosecutor only has to prove one of the following:
β’ You lost normal mental or physical use due to alcohol, drugs, or any substance
β’ Your BAC was .08 or higher
ππ¦π©π¨π«πππ§π: You can still be convicted below .08βor even without providing a breath sample at all.
Thatβs why having an experienced DWI attorney matters. Clyde Burleson helps clients navigate the process, protect their rights, and pursue outcomes like dismissals, pre-trial intervention, or deferred adjudication when possible.
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β’1st DWI (Class B Misdemeanor): Up to $5,000 fine, 180 days jail, license suspension up to 1 year
β’ 2nd DWI (Class A Misdemeanor): Up to $8,500 fine, 1 year jail, license suspension up to 1 year
β’ 3rd DWI (Felony): Up to $10,000 fine, 10 years prison, license loss up to 2 years
If youβre facing a DWI, donβt wait. Call Clyde W. Burleson, P.C. for a free DWI consultation and experienced, strategic DWI defense.
