3rd DWI or more - a felony DWI: What to expect, penalties and defense strategy

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 Third DWI charge in Austin, TX
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If you were arrested for your third DWI in Austin, TX, you need an attorney. Even DWI convictions from 30 years ago can be used to enhance a 2nd DWI charge to a felony DWI charge. Diana Buss has worked on hundreds of DWI cases and a felony DWI charge is the worst one to try to defend yourself against. Hire Diana so that you can gain some peace of mind knowing you have the best DWI attorney in Austin working on your case. 

If you need help getting a loved one released from jail after their third DWI arrest, contact Diana for an attorney-assisted jail release. Payment plans available. 

Drunk driving attorney Diana Buss has worked on hundreds of DWI cases, helping her clients get their cases dismissed entirely or greatly reduce their charges. 

What to expect - what happens when you get a 3rd (or more) DWI in Austin, TX
- This is a 3rd-degree felony charge in Austin, TX if you are convicted.
- If you are given probation, you will still be required to spend 10 days in jail. 
- You will be required to get an ignition interlock device installed in your car - you will not be able to drive without one. 
- You will be ordered to use either a Portable Alcohol Monitoring (PAM) system or SCRAM device. These devices are portable breathalyzers that are GPS-enabled and have face recognition. You will be required to blow into these devices several times a day, with the data from your blows being monitored by the court. 
- The court will order you to stop using alcohol and drugs without a prescription and you will likely be randomly drug tested to ensure cooperation. 
- You may be banned entirely from driving while your case is pending, a process that can take more than a year. 

Felony DWI Punishments:
- If convicted, you will be fined up to $10,000
- You will be required to serve between 2 to 10 years in The Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
- Your driver's license will be suspended for 180 days to 2 years.
- You will be required to pay a $1,500-$2,000 fee every year for 3 years in order to retain your driver's license
- You will be disqualified from voting and possessing a firearm (gun). 

Defense Strategy
If you need help getting or staying sober, Diana can offer you resources to set you down a healthier path. Contact Diana today for a free consultation to see how she can help you with a felony DWI charge. 

Felony DWI attorney in Austin, TX
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​Call The Law Office of Diana E. Buss today!

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