Texas law increases the seriousness of DWI cases with Breath or Blood test result above .15% BAC. for repeat arrests. This is an Enhanced DWI, which is a Class A Misdemeanor. That means a DWI with a blood or breath test above .15% BAC will carry a potential penalty up to 365 days Jail and/or $4,000 fines + costs.
A new 2017 law allows certain DWI convictions to be sealed from the genereal public. But, a conviction on the enhanced "Above .15% BAC" DWI will cause the person to be ineligible to have their record sealed.
The Keates Law Firm has over 14+ Years Experience handling criminal defense cases. Our focus is to try and have the case dismissed against you. We don't even discuss pleas until all legal and negotiation options have been explored in detail.
Our Results Speak for Themselves. Keates Law Firm has a record of dismissals and acquittals in a variety of criminal cases. We are dismissal focused, and we get results.
(a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), an offense under Section 49.04, 49.05, 49.06, or 49.065 is a Class A misdemeanor, with a minimum term of confinement of 30 days, if it is shown on the trial of the offense that the person has previously been convicted one time of an offense relating to the operating of a motor vehicle while intoxicated.
Level of Offense | Punishment |
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Class C Misdemeanor | Not Jailable, No more than $500 fines |
Class B Misdemeanor | Not more than 180 days in a county jail, and/or no more than $2,000 fines |
Class A Misdemeanor | Not more than 1 year in a county jail, and/or no more than $4,000 fines |
3rd Degree Felony | 2-10 Years in Prison, and/or no more than $10,000 fines |
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