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The Consequences behind DUI Cases in Texas
The high rate of DUI (Driving under the Influence of Alcohol) in Texas paved way for the many offenders who have faced the consequences of such act. If an offender is advised to undergo alcohol test and is proven to have alcohol content in his blood of more than 0.15, a Texas penalty is surely awaiting him. Read on.
DUI Assesment
Texas law initially assess if the convicted individual has a drug or alcohol dependency problem. If the person happens to have been arrested for more than one DUI account, then he is required to attend a 36 hour program that would talk about the consequences of drunk driving or simply being under the influence of alcohol.
In fact, even without a DUI history, Texas law bodies are thinking of making the program a requirement for every driver to attend. The primary goal of the said program is to lower the rate of drunk drivers and probably even help those with alcoholism troubles conquer their dependence on alcohol. The entire program revolves around three main topics: acceptance of responsibility, build up of self-esteem, and acting productively.
DUI options
There are now several charitable institutions and groups which conduct these classes with the proper authority given by the Texas state government. Whoever is the convicted individual for DUI, he will be given two options to choose from by the judge. The first option is to go to jail and the second option is to join a rehabilitation program. The second option is most applicable especially if the authorities find out if the individual is suffering from an alcohol dependency problem. For the perennially convicted, it is a much better idea to let them be sent to rehabilitation institution for continual healing process.
In knowing how long the suspension will be before the convicted person can have his driving license back, the judge would have to review the history of how frequent the person being involved in such a case is. The first offense would have to last around 90 days to a maximum of one year; the second offense, on the other hand, could be between 6 months to about 2 years.
For those who have experienced being suspended and could not have their licenses back yet, they are still given occupational licenses. These licenses could be used when they go to their places of work or maybe to their academic institutions. The rest of the other possible consequences would have to depend on the judge handling the case.
Reduce the conviction
Getting a lawyer will greatly help a person convicted of DUI, do not try and fight this by your self as it can land you in jail from 6 months to 5 years depending the severity of the crime. Call us today for a free consultation.