Fort Worth Repeat DWI Lawyer

Tarrant County Repeat DWI Attorney Serving Texas

Getting even one DWI on your criminal record can create lasting problems in your life. When you are charged with a second, third, or additional DWI, the stakes get a lot higher. You may be facing a prison sentence this time, and some alternative sentencing options could be off the table. During your first DWI, you may have experienced some level of understanding from the courts that you are not likely to see a second time around. Whatever the circumstances, it is important that you realize how serious this charge is and focus on your defense.

The Dameron Law Firm is experienced at defending those charged with multiple DWIs in Texas. Our compassionate attorneys understand that there is a complex interplay between addiction issues and criminal problems like driving while intoxicated, and we want to secure a fair and reasonable outcome in your case. Multiple DWI convictions can take future opportunities away from you, but our firm will do everything we can to minimize any negative impact on your life.

Second DWI Charges Come With Increased Penalties

A second DWI conviction may be charged as a Class A misdemeanor. While this is less serious than a felony, it is the most serious class of misdemeanor, and it can carry a jail sentence of up to a year. Typically, second-time DWI defendants are looking at a 30-day minimum stay in the county jail. You are in much greater legal jeopardy with a second DWI than a first, as the court may believe you make a habit of driving drunk.

Unfortunately, in Texas, there is no amount of time that can pass between DWI offenses that "resets" the charges. Even if you got your first DWI decades ago when you were much younger, a second arrest will be counted as your second DWI.

Legal Counsel for Third and Subsequent DWI Cases

After a third arrest is when DWI gets extremely serious. A third DWI is a third-degree felony in Texas, even if there are no aggravating circumstances like an intoxication assault charge. By the time you have been caught driving intoxicated for the third time, the court is likely to believe that you have a serious substance abuse problem and are a danger to everyone on the roads. Getting even an occupational driver's license with an ignition interlock system could prove quite challenging.

Further, the prison time you face is not insignificant. You could lose two to 10 years of your life in a Texas correctional facility because of a third DWI. Any other prior offenses, even if they are not drug or alcohol-related, could increase the sentence you risk serving.

At our firm, we have handled a great number of DWI cases, and we fully understand that these situations are not always as black-and-white as they appear. DWI cases can have some nuance to them, and having a previous drunk driving offense on your record does not necessarily mean that you are guilty of doing it again, although the prosecution may act as if this is the case. You will, however, need an aggressive and experienced legal defense team to give you the best chances of not becoming a felon.

Call an Arlington Multiple DWI Defense Lawyer

The team at The Dameron Law Firm is skilled at building strong and legally-grounded defenses for those charged with second or multiple DWIs in the state of Texas. If you have been arrested for a repeat DWI, there is a great deal at stake. Contact us online or call 817-222-0624 so we can help you begin working on your defense.