In 2017, a law was signed allowing first-time DWI offenders with a BAC of .08 to .14 to apply for a “non-disclosure.”
If you agree to install an ignition interlock device on your vehicle, the provision restricts who can see your criminal record.You can apply for a non-disclosure two years after the end of your probation, but you must have an ignition interlock device on your vehicle for 6 months during the non-disclosure period. If you decide not to have the device installed, you must wait 5 years after your probation to apply.
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Here is some straight answers from our Houston Texas DWI Lawyer. Your punishment and fines for a first conviction depends upon a few factors that can escalate your punishment and fines. Depending upon your blood or breath alcohol level (BAC), you could be charged with a class A or B misdemeanor.
If your BAC less than .15, you’ll be charged with a class B misdemeanor and face:
Those penalties escalate if your BAC is .15 or more. Now you’ll face a class A misdemeanor, which incurs:
Let’s say you have an open container in your vehicle when you are arrested. If you are convicted, the punishment increases requiring:
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