A DUI is the most common alcohol offense committed in the United States. At The Lavaige Criminal Law Firm, we have dismissed multiple DUI cases because we believe in our clients potential. Texas follows the per se law that prohibits operating a motor vehicle while having a high blood alcohol level (BAC). One can be prosecuted under the per se laws whether or not they are actually “impaired” or “under the influence” of alcohol. As of 2007, all 50 states have adopted 0.08% as the BAC limit.
The first DUI offense is considered a class B misdemeanor. Jail time is a minimum of 72 hours. There is a $1,000 charge per year for three years for a first DWI offense and $2,000 if the person’s BAC level was double the legal limit. License can be suspended if I class is not taken to prevent it. When one is a repeat DUI offender, it becomes a felony. A repeat offender class is required and jailtime can be anywhere from 2-10 years in jail. Terms of probation depend on the judge. At The Lavaige Criminal Law Firm, we work for you to make sure you get a minimum sentence.