Athens Lawyer For Multiple DWI: Prior Convictions
Acclaimed DWI Defense Lawyer in Henderson County, Surrounding Counties & Northeast Texas
If you have been charged with DWI and have a prior DWI conviction on your criminal record, your legal situation is dangerous. It is critical that you retain a powerful Athens DWI attorney to defend you at once. At Knight Law Office, we have an established record of positive outcomes in DWI cases, and we are ready to go to work for you. Practicing law since 1998 and having formerly served as an Assistant District Attorney, Nelson Knight has the trial experience and insight into the criminal justice system that could assist you in avoiding the consequences of a conviction.
Call Knight Law Office at (903) 459-8590 today.
Hear It From Our Clients
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The best attorney! He is so kind, fast, straightforward, honest, and hard-working. His price is great! Mr. Knight, you just don't know how much I appreciate you and how much you've done for us! Handled everything in the same day.- Prasyla
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Amazing lawyer! He took care of my case and got me exactly what I needed in 24 hours. I had already consulted another two lawyers, and they both told me it wasn't possible. I guess they were wrong because Mr. Knight got it done!- Olim D.
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I violated my felony probation with a DWI. Mr. Knight answered all my calls and got me reinstated ASAP! Seemed like he knew the district attorney and judge pretty well. Definitely the type of guy you want on your side.- Preston
Penalties for Multiple DWI Convictions in Texas
DWIs, like most other crimes, yield more and more extreme penalties as they are repeated. Lawmakers establish these as a way of hoping to deter offenders from committing the same crimes. However, it is important to remember that under the constitution, every new case is treated individually and the outcome of these may not be swayed by previous offenses.
Under state law, the penalties imposed for DWI are radically increased for those who are considered to be habitual offenders:
- 2 nd DWI conviction: up to 1 year in jail, up to $4,000 in fines, and license suspension up to 2 years
- 3 rd conviction: up to 2 years in prison, fines up to $10,000, as well as a 2-year license suspension
- For any person convicted more than once for DWI, once fines are paid and time is served, it is required that an ignition interlock device is installed in any vehicle you drive, and you pay for the installation of this unit.
