The Law Offices of Matt Horak
The first time a person is charged with driving while impaired (DWI) in Texas, he/she may be lucky enough to escape with a slap on the hand. However, once a person has been charged with DWI for a second, third or even fourth time, the stakes are automatically raised. Instead of having to pay a small fine, attend DWI school or do community service, multiple DWI offenders are automatically facing jail time if they are convicted. This is especially true if they:
- had a BAC of .16% or higher
- caused an accident
- caused another passenger or driver injury
- caused property damage
- had an open container in their motor vehicle
- drove with a minor in their vehicle
While a first time DWI offense can carry harsh legal consequences, the consequences associated with 2nd, 3rd and 4th offenses get progressively worse and more complicated. Due to the fact that the legal penalties are so devastating in nature and can greatly limit an individual’s basic freedoms, it is always in a person’s best interest to obtain the services of a Houston DWI defense attorney when he/she has been charged with a multiple DWI offense in Texas. Hiring an experienced and unyielding DWI lawyer is the smartest thing people can do when trying to avoid criminal conviction.