Texas DWI Law – Defense Resources and Statutes
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Texas DWI Statutes:
Texas Statutes Online:
Penal Code and Transportation Code
Texas DWI Convictions: Penal Code, Section 49.01(2)(b); Transportation Code, Sections 708.102, 724.011; and Alcohol Beverage Code, Section 106.041.
Texas DWI Fines & Sentencing/First Offense:
Texas Criminal Status: Penal Code, Section 49.04(b).
Jail: Penal Code, Section 49.04(b).
Texas DWI Fines/Costs: Transportation Code, Section 708.102.
Texas License Suspension: Transportation Code, Section 521.344.
Texas DWI School: Transportation Code, Section 521.374.
Texas Probation: Code of Criminal Procedure, Article 42.12, Section 13.
Community Service: Code of Criminal Procedure, Article 42.12, Section 16(a).
Texas DWI Fines & Sentencing/Second Offense Plus:
Texas Criminal Status: Penal Code, Section 49.09.
Jail: Penal Code, Sec. 49.04(b).
Texas DWI Fines/Costs: Transportation Code, Section 708.102.
Texas License Suspension: TX Transportation Code Sec. 521.344.
Texas DWI School: Transportation Code, Section 521.374.
Texas Probation: Code of Criminal Procedure, Article 42.12, Section 13.
Community Service: Code of Criminal Procedure, Article 42.12, Section 16(a).
Other:
Commercial Vehicle: Transportation Code Sec. 522.081.
Texas Open Container Laws: Penal Code, Section 49.031.
Ignition Interlock Device: Transportation Code, Section 521.246
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