My boyfriend just got his 2nd DWI and I need some info about what could go on. Help please. This was in Dallas County in Texas. So anyone out there that could help, just send me a message. Thanks so much.
2006-12-23 06:47:56 · 9 answers · asked by Angel52186 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Ok to everyone that says Im an enabler, Im not. For one he rarely goes out to drink. This is the first time in over 3 months that he has even had any kind of alcohol. I am not even old enough to get into the bars where he goes. He just has bad luck when it comes to this stuff. He works 2 jobs from 6 am to 10 pm and he needed one night out with a friend of his. So yes he may have a drinking problem, but if anything it has gotten better since we got together because I can not go to bars since I am only 20 years old.
2006-12-23 11:54:09 · update #1
Your boyfriend needs to immediately contact an attorney who practices criminal law, and specifically, an attorney who is familiar with DUI/DWI in your area.
He needs to do this immediately. The reason I say this is that in most states, the process of suspending his driver's license begins at the time of arrest. It *may* be possible to save his driver's license, but only if an appeal is filed within the appropriate time. That period of time may be very short, (in some cases as short as 10 days), so delaying can harm his chances.
Texas Penal Code, Section 49.09, provides that a second offense of DWI is a class A misdemeanor, with a minimum jail sentence of 30 days.
For a referral to an attorney in your area, contact your local or state bar association.
2006-12-23 13:24:51 · answer #1 · answered by Phil R 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He needs to get a lawyer and he sounds like he has a serious problem with alcohol. He needs to treat the two serious issues separately, but deal with both. The others are right, you should not enable him--but without all the facts, none of us know that you are doing that. If he is an alcoholic and needs help, be firm with him and tell him to get it or you will get out. If he starts the steps at doing that, then you should support and continue helping him. He needs to get a lawyer for the DWI and get real help for the alcohol problem. Those that call him a loser without all the facts are looking in the mirror.
2006-12-23 09:21:20 · answer #2 · answered by cycle 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm not a lawyer but this is probably what will happen,2nd offense will bring jail time(unless he can afford a very expensive attorney)he will lose his license,if hes smart he will go through an A/A and the people there might get him the help he needs and maybe he can meet someone with pull there in the legal system,after all we drug addicts and alcoholics are from all walks of life.he will also hafta pay a lot in fines along with the jail time
2006-12-23 06:59:20 · answer #3 · answered by stygianwolfe 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're right, you need a lawyer's advice. Actually, you don't, your boyfriend does. But for a second DWI, he's probably in serious trouble and will almost surely serve some jail time. Make sure he gets a lawyer fast.
And you might consider what kind of future you have with someone who gets themselves into this level of trouble. Check into al-anon for some advice from people who have "been there, done that".
Good luck.
2006-12-23 07:08:19 · answer #4 · answered by Judy 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
this is going to cost him. so be smart spend the money on a good lawyer instead of paying the ticket,paying high insurance,paying for getting license back, paying for alcohol assesment,etc. a lawyer may get the charge reduced or even dropped.
2006-12-23 07:01:10 · answer #5 · answered by dennis s 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-18 18:16:05 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he was still on probation for the first one he's going to jail and it's a good thing. Why waste your time on this loser.
2006-12-23 06:51:59 · answer #7 · answered by Pache 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
How did he get to keep his license in the first place? Thank God he didn't kill anybody!
I have no qualms about safely driving drunk, but getting caught once means you're unlucky. Twice means you're stupid.
2006-12-23 06:57:05 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Drunks are professional victims. They continue get drunk if they can continue to get 'ENABLERS' like yourself to solve their problems, or lie for them.
You're the one with the problem.
2006-12-23 07:02:40 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋