The short answer, yes. A DWI is an offense with serious consequences. Not only will a conviction for DWI result in a higher charge for a second DWI, but there are costs that are not only monetary that come with a DWI conviction and there is more to a DWI than just the criminal offense….
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A DWI conviction can have lasting effects on your life. The more DWI convictions you have will normally come with harsher punishments. When a DWI becomes a felony, the consequences are far more severe than the typical first time DWI arrest. A DWI becomes a felony in Texas when it is your third or more…
Steven Brand is a Board Certified criminal defense lawyer who graduated cum laude from the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law in New York City, achieving distinction there as a member of the Order of the Coif. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from the University of Michigan. During law school, Mr. Brand studied under attorney Barry Scheck, a nationally renowned death penalty lawyer and founder of the first innocence project. Mr. Brand is admitted to practice law in the states of Texas and New York and the U.S. District Court of the Western District of Texas, Eastern District of New York, Southern District of New York (New York City), U.S. Court of Appeals of the Armed Forces, Navy/Marine Corps Court of Criminal Appeals, Army Court of Criminal Appeals, and the Air Force Court of Criminal Appeals.
It is not actually an insurance policy. It is also called a Certificate of Financial Responsibility. It is a form filed with the State proving that you have the minimum liability insurance required for your state. While you have SR22, DPS will be notified if you have a lapse in your auto insurance or cancel…
Steven Brand is a Board Certified criminal defense lawyer who graduated cum laude from the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law in New York City, achieving distinction there as a member of the Order of the Coif. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from the University of Michigan. During law school, Mr. Brand studied under attorney Barry Scheck, a nationally renowned death penalty lawyer and founder of the first innocence project. Mr. Brand is admitted to practice law in the states of Texas and New York and the U.S. District Court of the Western District of Texas, Eastern District of New York, Southern District of New York (New York City), U.S. Court of Appeals of the Armed Forces, Navy/Marine Corps Court of Criminal Appeals, Army Court of Criminal Appeals, and the Air Force Court of Criminal Appeals.
A DWI conviction comes with many collateral consequences, a driver license suspension is one of them. However, if your case is dismissed or if the DWI charge is changed to another crime, such as Obstruction of a Highway or Passageway, then the short answer is it depends. There are two opportunities for your driver license…
Steven Brand is a Board Certified criminal defense lawyer who graduated cum laude from the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law in New York City, achieving distinction there as a member of the Order of the Coif. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from the University of Michigan. During law school, Mr. Brand studied under attorney Barry Scheck, a nationally renowned death penalty lawyer and founder of the first innocence project. Mr. Brand is admitted to practice law in the states of Texas and New York and the U.S. District Court of the Western District of Texas, Eastern District of New York, Southern District of New York (New York City), U.S. Court of Appeals of the Armed Forces, Navy/Marine Corps Court of Criminal Appeals, Army Court of Criminal Appeals, and the Air Force Court of Criminal Appeals.