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Drunk driving has quickly become the hot topic among criminal arrests throughout Austin as well as the entire state of Texas. DUI, is the leading cause of accidents and the leading cause of serious injury's resulting from those accidents.

DUI Penalties

First Offense – Class B Misdemeanor

Up to a $2,000 fine
72 hours to 6 months in jail
If you were found with an open container of alcohol, the minimum time you will spend in the county jail is 6 days
Community service of at least 24 hours but not more than 100 hours
2 years of probation
Alcohol/drug classes
90 days to 1 year driver’s license suspension

Second Offense – Class A Misdemeanor

Release from jail on bond
30 days to 1 year jail time
Install an ignition interlock device on vehicle
Up to a $4,000 fine
Community service
180 days to 2 years driver’s license suspension

Third or more Offense – Felony

2 to 10 years in prison
Up to $10,000 fine
180 days to 2 years driver’s license suspension

In Addition

Higher insurance premiums or policy cancellation
No driver’s license for everyday identifications

If accident takes place and involves a death or injury, felony charges are brought to court
If minor children are in the car, felony charges are brought to court

In Conclusion
The DUI defense attorneys at the Law Firm of Ima Good Lawyer are experts in driving under the influence cases, a charge that can follow you the rest of your life. We want our clients to receive the direction they need from start to finish. Our goal is to provide the best quality representation and continual advice to our clients.

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