Uncategorized January 28, 2016 4 min read

Cuándo se puede acusar a un DWI como delito grave en Texas?

El bufete de abogados Martínez, dirigido por el abogado de Houston Herman Martínez — especialista certificado en DWI y ex fiscal jefe del condado de Harris — ha defendido a miles de clientes en todo Texas.

It is important to understand that the circumstances directly surrounding your arresto por DWI podría afectar en gran medida sus cargos. In the state of Texas, first and second time DWI convictions are only considered to be misdemeanors. You will have automatically been charged with a defensa por delito grave de DWI en Texas si es su tercera condena.

What Could Cause a Misdemeanor DWI to Become a Felony DWI in Texas?

Certain factors could transform a misdemeanor into a felony DWI, including:

  • You are arrested for a DWI while driving a niño menor de 15 años.
    • Penalties for this offense include anywhere from 180 days to 2 years in state jail and fines up to $10,000.00.
  • You are arrested for a DWI after getting in an auto accident that resulted in serious injuries.
    • Sanciones por asalto de intoxicación in Texas include incarceration for 2 to 10 years, as well as up to $10,000.00 in fines. It is also mandated by Texas law that the judge in these cases must order at least 160 hours but no more than 600 hours of community service.
  • Penalties for this offense include anywhere from 180 days to 2 years in state jail and fines up to $10,000.00.
  • Sanciones por asalto de intoxicación in Texas include incarceration for 2 to 10 years, as well as up to $10,000.00 in fines. It is also mandated by Texas law that the judge in these cases must order at least 160 hours but no more than 600 hours of community service.

What If I Was Charged With a Felony DWI in Another State?

si lo eres arrestado en otro estado por un delito grave de DWI, Texas will still be informed about your conviction. As long as the state you were charged in is a part of the Interstate Driver’s License Compact. In addition, the only states who are not members of this compact include Tennessee, Wisconsin, Massachusetts, Georgia, and Michigan.

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Having spent over 15 years defending the rights of the accused throughout Houston, Attorney Martinez es un defensor legal de primer nivel. Being rated as a Clients’ Choice DUI Lawyer on Avvo for 2012. Also named a arriba Abogado de DWI en Houston por la revista Houston Texas de 2011. Además, el abogado Martínez tiene una calificación de 10.0 en Avvo, que es la puntuación más alta posible que puede recibir. This score was from his peers for his exemplary work in the legal community.

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Sobre el autor

Herman Martínez

El abogado Herman Martínez es un ex fiscal jefe y juez en el condado de Harris con más de 25 años de experiencia ayudando a personas a limpiar sus nombres en casos penales.

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Herman Martinez — Houston DWI Attorney
Herman Martinez

Herman Martinez is a board-certified DWI defense specialist and board-certified criminal law attorney (TBLS). A former Chief Prosecutor in Harris County, he now exclusively defends people accused of DWI and criminal charges throughout Houston and Harris County.

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