What's the penalty for 3rd Dui offense/charge?

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Not sure about Texas, but from what i understand. Definite license suspension and it also depends on when the past one's occurred. I know in Michigan they have a 10 year look back and that is how they will determine the sentencing for him. If his last Dui was longer then 10 years ago then they may charge him with his first or second depending on the Judge and prior records. Get a Good DUI lawyer and into a treatment center that will help a little.. Good Luck

He went back to what ? He went back to drinking and driving or back to Texas ? I used to live in Texas, but I never got a DUI.

I know an idiot that got 5 DUI's in another state. I can't imagine states being that different, in DUI penalties.

The first time they fine you and make you take classes so you don't do it again.

The second time it's a month in jail, but they can arrange it so you only spend 15 weekends and paid fines.

The third time it's a year in jail and pay fines.

I'm pretty sure you get your license suspended with each offence. They issue you a work license, so you can drive to work the first couple of times. But by your third offence, I think they get serious and you can't drive at all.

If you want to be sure what Texas dose to drunk drivers, Go to their DMV site.

DWI, Third Offense (or greater): Third degree FELONY

•Fine – A fine not to exceed $10,000.00.

•Jail – Confinement in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Institutional Division (Penitentiary) for a term of not less than 2 years nor more than ten (10) years.

•Deep lung air device – Deep lung air devices are generally ordered on all persons convicted of three or more DWI’s both as conditions of bond and as conditions of any occupational or provisional licenses that may be awarded after conviction.

•Community Service – Texas law mandates that a judge order not less than 160 hours nor more than 600 hours.

•Suspension of license – A person convicted of DWI, Second may have their driving privilege suspended for not less than 180 days or more than two (2) years.

•Other – A third conviction for DWI indicates a significant problem with alcohol to the Court or jury assessing punishment. Some type of rehabilitative treatment is therefore mandated in punishment if confinement in the penitentiary is to be avoided. In some cases an in-patient, incarceration program (Substance Abuse Felony Probation SAFP) is ordered. This program requires confinement in a State Facility for alcohol rehabilitation. After successful completion of the SAFP program, the person is then released and placed on probation for a term not to exceed ten (10) years. Another popular condition for habitual DWI offenders is a prescription for a drug named “Antabuse”. This drug will make a person violently ill if any alcohol is consumed. The alcohol can be contained in mouthwash or marinated food and will still have the same effect on the user. If a person has any type of liver problems, this drug can cause liver failure and death.

Third Offense

Up to a $10,000 fine.

State prison time between 2 years and 10 years.

License suspension up to 2 years.

Annual surcharge of up to $2,000 for 3 years to keep your license.

DWI intervention or education program (see below).

Possible ignition interlock device (see below).