are there any people out there that have had court experiences--i may be getting convicted of a crime i did not commit--will my past history come into play if i was just charged but never convicted? i would like to talk with someone that knows about these matters. i was taken to jail and then told i shouldn't have been there so long. i'm an east coast girl with three and more years under my belt in texas--a little confused about the process...
2006-09-26 16:41:18 · 7 answers · asked by debba 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
You drink and drive, you go to jail with all the other innocent people.
2006-09-26 16:43:17 · answer #1 · answered by newt_peabody 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
We hang people in Texas! Now years ago a woman just got a spanking by the judge. But, women wanted to be treated equal so we have to hang them too.
Heck, after reading all that crap Kevin C wrote, or maybe stole. Dang, We hang him too!!
What that dog surroundedbyanimals have? Heck, we hang that dog in Texas. Wait, Wait, sorry, I was misinformed, State Projector or is that prosecutor? Well whatever he is, the dang Bastard can not hold his liquor, he just informed me we not hang dogs anymore, we rehabilitate them into Hunting Dogs! So we can hunt down you criminals of justice and Hang you!
2006-09-26 23:51:20 · answer #2 · answered by Snaglefritz 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Don't drink and drive and you wouldn't have to worry about it. I just pray that when you wreck you only kill yourself and not some innocent children. Go back to the east coast!
2006-09-26 23:50:10 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
DWI IN TEXAS...
YOU CAN'T AFFORD IT
LMAO sorry that's what the commercial says for it in west Tx.
(and from what I've heard, it's true)
If you didn't take the breathalyzer, a good lawyer can beat it, but you're pretty much screwed otherwise.
2006-09-26 23:54:16 · answer #4 · answered by LOVE2LD 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If you were charged but not convicted, that should not come into play with your sentencing. Here's the information I could find on the DWI laws in Texas. Hope it helps!
First Texas DWI Offense:
Texas Criminal Status: Class B Misdemeanor
Jail: Minimum 72 hours, or 6 days if open container is present.
Texas DWI Fines/Costs: Fine not to exceed $2,000. Other administrative and evaluation fees may be assessed. TX imposes a “surcharge” for a DWI on top of regular fines. The surcharge is $1,000 per year for three years for a first DWI offense and $2,000 if the person’s BAC level was double or more the legal limit (.16). Texas License Suspension: Yes, 1 year. Attending DWI Education class may avoid this. Occupational license may be granted based on need.
Violation of Zero Tolerance Law: N/A
Texas Conditional License: A conditional, or occupational license, may be issued based on "essential need" and usually only when the court orders an offender into alcohol assessment/rehabilitation. Offenders who have been granted occupational licenses within 10 years are ineligible. For definitions of “essential need”, see Transportation Code Section 521.241.
Vehicle Impound: None
Texas DWI School: First time offenders must complete a 12 hour DWI Education Program within 180 days of when probation was granted or risk having their license revoked.
Texas Probation: Terms of probation decided by judge or jury.
Texas Community Service: 24 hours required, but no more than 100 hours.
Second Texas DWI Offense Plus:
Texas Criminal Status: Class A Misdemeanor. A 3rd DUI is a 3rd degree felony.
Jail: 72 hours, not more than 1 year. A 3rd DUI can mean 2-10 years in the penitentiary.
Texas DWI Fines/Costs: Fines not to exceed $4,000. Other administrative and evaluation fees may be assessed. TX imposes a “surcharge” for a DWI on top of regular fines. The surcharge is $1,500 per year for three years for a second DWI offense and $2,000 if the person’s BAC level was double or more the legal limit (.16).
Texas License Suspension: Yes, 180 days to 2 years. Occupational license may be granted based upon need.
Vehicle Impound: None.
Texas DWI School: Repeat offenders must complete a 32 hour DWI Repeat Offender Program.
Texas Probation: Terms of probation decided by judge or jury.
Texas Community Service: Minimum 80 hours, but no more than 200 hours.
Other:
DWI and Driving with Minor: It is a felony to drive while intoxicated with a minor younger than 15 years of age in the vehicle.
Commercial Vehicle: Over .04 BAC level may suspend a commercial driver’s license for one year and up to 3 years if the driver was carrying hazardous materials.
Under Age: 21
Texas DWI Insurance Consequences: How a DUI/DWI Affects Your Car Insurance.
Texas Open Container Laws: Yes, driver and passenger. This is a Class C Misdemeanor.
How long does a DWI stay on your record? A DWI conviction in Texas stays on your driving record forever.
Driver Responsibility Tax: TX imposes a “surcharge” for a DWI on top of regular fines. The surcharge is $1,000 per year for three years for a first DWI offense, $1,500 per year for three years for a second DWI offense and $2,000 for a first or subsequent conviction if the person’s BAC level was double or more the legal limit (.16).
Ignition interlock device program: Required in order to be released from jail on bond. Required for all second-offenders during probation.
2006-09-26 23:45:30 · answer #5 · answered by Kevin C 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
In Texas. Yes it will. Especially if state troopers are involved. Your past history should not be relevant, however the law will try and try you no matter what. Its rough in the South.
2006-09-26 23:43:44 · answer #6 · answered by KelBean 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2006-09-26 23:48:47 · answer #7 · answered by Nasdaq W 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋