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Fighting Felony DWI Charges in Texas

If you have been charged with a felony DWI, you need to contact an El Paso felony DWI lawyer immediately. A felony DWI is a very serious charge and can have serious consequences. If you are convicted of a felony DWI, you could face substantial prison time, thousands of dollars in fines, and the loss of your driver's license. If you are not a U.S. citizen, a felony DWI conviction could result in deportation proceedings.

At the Law Offices of Ruben Ortiz, we are dedicated to providing our clients with the best possible legal representation. We are prepared to fight for your rights and can help you avoid the serious consequences of a felony DWI charge.

Schedule a free case review with our El Paso felony DWI lawyer today. Call (915) 308-8850 or contact us online.

What Is a Felony DWI in Texas?

A felony DWI is a DWI (driving while intoxicated) offense that is charged as a felony. A misdemeanor DWI is a DWI offense that is charged as a misdemeanor. A felony DWI is a more serious offense than a misdemeanor DWI because it carries more severe penalties. Felony DWIs are charged as third-degree felonies in Texas.

Third-degree felonies in Texas are punishable by:

  • A term of confinement in prison of two years
  • A fine of no more than $10,000
  • Probation up to 10 years
  • A substance abuse evaluation
  • A driver's license suspension

If you are convicted of a felony DWI, you could face substantial prison time, thousands of dollars in fines, and the loss of your driver's license. If you are not a U.S. citizen, a felony DWI conviction could result in deportation proceedings.

What Are the Penalties for a Second DWI in Texas?

A second DWI is a DWI that occurs within five years of a previous DWI conviction. A second DWI is a Class B misdemeanor in Texas. A Class B misdemeanor is punishable by:

  • A term of confinement in prison of 180 days
  • A fine of no more than $2,000
  • Probation up to 1 year

If you are convicted of a second DWI, you could also face the loss of your driver's license. A second DWI conviction is punishable by the loss of your driver's license for 180 days.

Contact Our Felony DWI Defense Attorney

If you have been charged with a felony DWI, you need to contact an El Paso felony DWI lawyer immediately. A felony DWI is a very serious charge and can have serious consequences. If you are convicted of a felony DWI, you could face substantial prison time, thousands of dollars in fines, and the loss of your driver's license. If you are not a U.S. citizen, a felony DWI conviction could result in deportation proceedings.

At the Law Offices of Ruben Ortiz, we are dedicated to providing our clients with the best possible legal representation. We are prepared to fight for your rights and can help you avoid the serious consequences of a felony DWI charge.

Schedule a free case review with our El Paso felony DWI lawyer today. Call (915) 308-8850 or contact us online.

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