Aside from the possibility of causing a Dallas drunken driving crash, driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol has legal ramifications as well. The penalties in Dallas are as follows:
1st conviction
  • Lose your license for 90-365 days
  • Jail time from 72 hours to 180 days (up to two years if driving with a child under the age of 15)
  • Fine of $2,000 (up to $10,000 if driving with a child under the age of 15)
  • DWI surcharge of $1,000/year for three years ($2,000/year if BAC is .16 or above)
2nd conviction
  • Lose your license for 180 days to two years
  • Jail time from 30 Days to one year (up to two years if driving with a child under the age of 15)
  • Fine up to $4,000 (up to $10,000 if driving with a child under the age of 15)
  • DWI Surcharge of $1,500/year for three years ($2,000/year if BAC is .16 or above)
  • Ignition interlock device is installed in your vehicle
3rd conviction
  • Lose your license for 180 days to two years
  • Jail time from two to ten years
  • Fine up to $10,000
  • Ignition interlock device is installed in your vehicle
 

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