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Texas 3rd DUI Offense
Third Texas Drunk Driving Offense
- Classification: Felony of the Third Degree
- State Penitentiary Time:From 2 to 10 Years
- Driver’s License Suspension: 180 Days – 2 Years
- Substance Abuse Felony Probation is possible
- Fine: Up to $10,000
- Ignition Interlock Device
Penalties for a Third Texas DUI Offense
A Third Offense Texas DWI or subsequent DWI is a Third Degree Felony.
This is a serious crime, carrying mandatory Texas state penitentiary confinement of at least two years and up to ten years; a fine up to $10,000; a minimum driver’s license suspension of 180 days but up to two years; and a surcharge of $1,500 (or $2,000, if your BAC was 0.16 or more).
In lieu of prison, a judge could grant you Substance Abuse Felony Probation, confining you to a state-run, in-patient alcohol rehab program; after completion, you could get supervised felony probation for up to ten years.
If not granted probation, parole may be a possibility, after serving a portion of your prison sentence. If you can drive, the state may require installation of an ignition interlock device on your automobile.
