Tyler DWI Probation Attorney

DWI Probation in Texas

DWI probation in Texas is the alternative to a jail sentence which would have been handed out by the jury or judge upon a guilty verdict after trial. Most people would think that sounds like a pretty good deal. But there are strings attached. Jumping at any deal that a prosecutor offers isn’t the way to go. You need a Tyler TX DWI attorney who can analyze the terms of the deal and ensure that it’s what’s best for you.

What Is DWI Probation in Texas?

Texas has some of the nation’s toughest laws when it comes to DWI sentencing. But attempts were made in the past to soften the impact while simultaneously ensuring that individual was maintaining compliance with the requirements of a DWI conviction. In the end, the DWI probation program became as bad if not worse than serving out a jail sentence.

Nonetheless, prosecutors still offer it to those charged with DWI and defendants still take the offer because it sounds better than jail.

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What Is the DWI Probation Process?

DWI probation works just like any kind of probation in Texas. The charges against you are deferred upon the completion of your probation program and they’re dismissed at the end if you successfully complete it. In other cases, the sentence against you might be suspended either in whole or in part while you complete your probation. Sounds great, right? But there is a caveat.

Requirements for DWI Probation in Texas

The deal is extended to you only under the condition that you meet specific requirements. Those requirements include paying probation fees to the court. These fees can, depending on the length of your probation, add up to more than the fines exacted by the court. If you’re found in violation of your probation, you may end up paying the probation fees and the fines together.