Legal Question in Criminal Law in Texas

Dwi

My sister recevied a DWI 2nd offense. She is thinking of just doing the time because she really doesn't have the money for a lawery fines ect. She has been in a a sevear depression for some time she has five children husband left.What is the max time she could recieve or what can she expect any one please..


Asked on 7/30/08, 4:57 pm

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Re: Dwi

DWI 2nd is a Class A Misdemeanor. It carries a fine not to exceed $4000, and jail time of no less than 72 hours and not more than one year. Under community supervision, service hours of 80-200 hours is required.

In order to be released from jail on bond, if she owns a car, she will be required to install a deep lung device on her car as a condition of release.

She is facing license suspension of 180 days to 2 years.

Who is going to care for the children? Will she lose them? Is she interested in rehab instead? The long-term consequences may surpass the immediate costs of an attorney. Does she even know if the 2nd offense is properly charged as an enhancement?

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Answered on 7/30/08, 5:18 pm


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