Texas DWI Costs Quickly Add Up
Posted on Nov 19, 2013 11:01am PST
With Texas law enforcement cracking down on DWI arrests throughout the state, the Texas Department of Transportation has created a
website to help individuals understand the ramifications of drunk driving charges. On the website, they break down how the police are becoming more strict, the consequences that could be had and help individuals find a ride if they are intoxicated. It is a valuable site that also breaks down the cost that a DWI can have one an individual even just for being accused.
- The initial fine: $2,000
- Stay in jail: $2,075
- County fees: $400-$1,000
- Court ordered alcohol education classes: $300
- Increase in insurance costs: $250
- License fees: $1,950
- DWI surcharge: at least $1,000 once a year for 3 years = $3,000 or more
- Towing: $100-$200
Add all of this up and add in any attorney's fees and you could be looking at $17,000 for your first DWI conviction. If it is a second or third DWI, you could face even higher fines and steeper consequences. The website helps lay out these costs to show individuals that it is far cheaper to call a cab or find public transportation home.
Of course, at The Law Office of Troy P. Burleson, we realize that mistakes happen or that you may have tried to obtain a ride, but could not. With this in mind, it is our number one priority to protect your rights and defend your case with personal attention to detail. Attorney Troy Burleson has been a three-time Collin County Trial Lawyer of the Year and has
received over 170 "not guilty" verdicts since 2007. Time and again he has received superb case results when the situation seemed hopeless for a particular client. Do not hesitate to
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