What Is a DWI Felony Repetition?

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By Jeff Kennedy
Are you facing a second, third or even fourth DWI charge in Texas? If this is not your first time being charged, you are probably wondering what the consequences are for another DWI arrest.
In Texas, your first and second DWI charges are misdemeanors, but most of the consequences are minor and temporary. However, if you have just caught a third or more DWI, you are facing much harsher penalties due to a legal term labeled DWI Felony repetition. 

DWI Trial Attorney Jeff C. Kennedy will review DWI Felony repetition below, including what to expect and what your next step should be. Call Jeff at 817-605-1010 to discuss your DWI today.

DWI Felony Repetition in Texas

A DWI felony repetition is when a person is charged with a third or subsequent DWI. Every DWI after the second is considered felony repetition in Texas. The consequences of repeated felonies of any kind are severe in Texas. For a fourth time DWI, or your second felony DWI, you are potentially facing  two to twenty years of prison times. 
It is also important to realize that the state of Texas does not care how long ago your first felony conviction happened, your second felony will count as felony repetition. 

Consequences of DWI Felony Repetition in Texas

With every additional felony, you are looking at heftier fines and jail time. A conviction, will also cause other issues such as jobs, housing, education and even a CDL if you drive for a living. Lets not forget the effect it will have on your constitutional rights, such as being able to own a firearm.

Your best option is to find an attorney like Jeff C. Kennedy. He has helped hundreds, if not thousands of men and women fight felony charges, with an overwhelming amount being DWI cases. He has a track record of felony case dismissals, reduction of charges, and not guilty verdicts. Jeff is a trial attorney with almost 3 decades of experience. Call now to schedule a free case review with Jeff now. 
Below Are The Penalties For Each Class of DWI in Texas:
  • 2nd Offense DWI or more (Repeat Offender): A second DWI charge is a Class A misdemeanor, punished by up to two years in jail and a $4,000 fine. Your license will be suspended for two years, and you may have to pay a three-year license retention fee of up to $2,000.
    • Classification: Class A Misdemeanor
    • Punishment: 30-365 days in jail, up to a $4,000 fine.
  • DWI with a Child Passenger (Felony)
    • Classification: State Jail Felony
    • Punishment: 180 days – 24 months in state jail, up to a $10,000 fine.
  • 3rd or more Felony Repetition: Your third or subsequent DWI will likely be classified as a third-degree felony. The penalty is between two and ten years in prison, as well as a fine of no more than $10,000. Your license will be suspended for two years, and you may have to pay a three-year license retention fee of as much as $2,000.
    • Classification: 3rd Degree Felony
    • Punishment: 2 – 10 years in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice – Institutional Division (penitentiary), up to a $10,000 fine. Despite similar circumstances, Felony Repetition is notably different from a misdemeanor DWI.

Schedule a Case Review With Jeff C. Kennedy Today!

Now that you know what a DWI felony repetition is, what are you going to do about your DWI charge? Are you going to fight, or are you going to accept the crime on your record along with all the consequences that go with it?
Put the odds in your favor and consult with Fort Worth DWI lawyer at The Law Offices of Jeff C. Kennedy, who has thousands of case wins, which include not guilty verdicts, case dismissals and reduced charges. 

Call 817-605-1010 to reach us.

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