The difference between drunk and impaired driving in Texas is, in essence, the amount of alcohol in your system. How Much Alcohol Do You Need to Have in Your System for Either Offense? We can find the answer to this question in the definition for each term: The State’s Definition of Drunk Driving The Texas…
How Does Texas Penalize DWIs?
Texas penalizes DWIs with potential jail or prison sentences, large monetary fines, and driver’s license suspension. The severity of your penalties will depend on your past record of drunk driving, your blood alcohol concentration (BAC), and any aggravating circumstances that may apply. What Penalties Can I Expect for a Texas DWI Conviction? Upon conviction for…
How Do I Get a DWI Reduced in Texas?
To get a DWI reduced in Texas, you or your DWI lawyer must negotiate with the prosecutor or petition the court to have the charges reduced or thrown out. A DWI reduction will decrease the severity of the charges and penalties that you face or, in the best possible scenario, the prosecutor or a judge…