DWI

You are likely wondering how long your license gets suspended for in Texas for a DWI. Usually, your first DWI conviction would result in a year of license suspension. Every DWI arrest automatically triggers an administrative revocation, which is separate from the criminal case against you. In addition, it is possible to face multiple criminal…

Wet reckless in Texas refers to a plea bargain that may be offered to some people who are facing driving while intoxicated (DWI) charges. You cannot be charged with “wet reckless,” rather, it is a plea deal the prosecution may offer you to plead guilty to the lesser charge of reckless driving. Wet reckless is…

There are several circumstances in which driving while intoxicated (DWI) can be a felony in Texas. A DWI can be a felony in our state if it is your third DWI conviction, if someone sustained severe physical injuries in a car crash in which you got the DWI, or if a child under the age…

Many people do not realize until it is too late how much it will cost them if they get a DWI in Texas. The fine that the judge imposes is just the beginning of the drain on your wallet. You will also have to pay court costs and attorney fees. If the judge orders driver…

Having a DWI on your record can make you ineligible for a Commercial Driver License (CDL) from the Texas Department of Transportation, depending on several factors like how long ago you got the DWI. Also, getting a DWI conviction can cause you to lose your Texas CDL. Texas has several types of CDLs. Both Interstate…