How “Habitual DWI Offender” Status Can Mean A Life Sentence
The first time a person is convicted of a DWI in Texas, it is usually treated as a Class B misdemeanor. This means the maximum penalty the defendant faces is between 3 and 180 days in jail, a $2,000 fine, and a 1-year suspension of their driver’s license. A subsequent DWI conviction is treated as […]
