Grimes County DWI Attorney
Third Offense DWI Defense Lawyer
A third DWI is a felony DWI offense. A conviction may result in a minimum state prison term of 2 years, with a maximum term being 10 years. In Texas, the court can consider all prior DWI convictions, no matter how long ago they may have occurred. Therefore, you may find yourself facing felony DWI charges because of DWI convictions that occurred when you were a teenager or young adult.
If you have been arrested for drunk driving, and you already have two prior convictions on your record, Grimes County DWI lawyer Douglas W. Atkinson may be able to help you. Since 1998, attorney Atkinson has been representing clients facing criminal charges in Texas. His practice is dedicated exclusively to criminal defense, and his knowledge of Texas drunk driving law, APR hearings and Department of Public Safety proceedings enables him to secure positive results in a number of cases where other attorneys may not to be able to succeed.
Third DWI Offenses and Penalties in Grimes County, Texas
A third offense DWI is a Third Degree Felony, and a conviction for this offense may result in the following penalties:
- 2 to 10 years in state prison
- Fine of up to $10,000
- License suspension for 2 years
- 160 to 600 hours in community service
Additionally, rehabilitative treatment is often mandated for third DWI offense conviction, as well as an in-patient incarceration program called Substance Abuse Felony Probation (SAFP). SAFP includes confinement in a state facility and then a probationary period lasting up to 10 years.
Grimes County DWI Lawyer Doug Atkinson
When facing felony DWI charges, you need to place your case in the hands of someone you can trust. Grimes County DWI attorney Doug Atkinson gives his clients the personalized attention and one-on-one service that they need in order to address their unique concerns and help them reach the best outcome possible.
At our firm, we take on third offense DWI cases throughout all of Grimes County, including in Anderson, Iola, Navasota, Bedias, Todd Mission, Shiro, Stoneham and Richards.
Contact Grimes County DWI attorney Doug Atkinson today regarding your third DWI offense arrest and charges.