Texas DWI – 1st Offense, 2nd Offense – Penalties
If you have been arrested on a DWI charge in Texas, you are likely wondering what penalties you may be facing.
The potential punishments for a criminal offense typically depend on whether you have been previously convicted of the crime.
Below we will take a look at the penalties for a first and second offense DWI.
1st Offense
Section 49.04(b) of the Texas Penal Code makes a first offense DWI a Class B misdemeanor.
A first time offender faces a fine up to $2,000 and 72 hours-180 days in jail. Read more