Legal Question in Criminal Law in Texas

Texas criminal record used in a different state?

I have a really good friend that was charged with a DUI in the state of Missouri. he has a prior conviction for DUI in the state of texas. My question is can Missouri look at his prior record in texas to show that he is a repeat offender and give stiffer penalties or sentencing?

Thank you,


Asked on 3/18/04, 1:19 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
John Armstrong The Law Office of John W. Armstrong

Re: Texas criminal record used in a different state?

I am not sure what the State of Missouri will do in your friend's case - you will have to contact a DWI lawyer in that State. However, most states, including Texas have such laws, whereby a conviction in another state for DWI or DUI can be used to enhance(increase) the punishment in this State for a subsequent DWI charge.

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Answered on 3/18/04, 2:15 pm


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