What are the consequences of a DWI while on deferred adjudication in Texas?

When someone is convicted of a DWI in Texas, they face a wide range of consequences. If you have a DWI on your record, it can make it more difficult to find employment, get housing or attend school. It can also affect your insurance rates and eligibility for public benefits. If you receive deferred adjudication, however, there are some consequences that don’t apply as directly as if you had been convicted. Deferred adjudication is a type of probation that allows a judge to keep your record clean unless you violate your probation and receive a conviction. If you violate your probation, you will receive a conviction and will face penalties based on the severity of your original charge. The severity of the penalties will depend on your criminal history, the circumstances of your DWI and the type of probation you receive.

Violating Probation During Deferred Adjudication

If you violate your probation during deferred adjudication, you will receive a conviction for your original charge. This conviction will appear on your record, but it will not appear as a conviction for the original charge. Instead, it will be listed as a “violation of probation.” This means that it will appear as a separate conviction on your record. The severity of the penalty will depend on your criminal history, the circumstances of your DWI and the type of probation you receive. If you receive probation without a finding, the penalty will be no more than 180 days in jail. If you receive probation with a finding, the penalty will be up to 10 years in prison.

Fines and Restitution During Probation

If you receive probation without a finding, you will be required to pay fines and restitution. The amount of fines and restitution will depend on the type of probation you receive, your financial situation and the circumstances of your DWI. If you receive probation with a finding, you will be required to pay fines and restitution without a finding. The amount of fines and restitution will depend on the type of probation you receive, your financial situation and the circumstances of your DWI.

Jail Time During Probation

If you receive probation with a finding, you will be required to serve a certain amount of time in jail. The amount of time will depend on the circumstances of your DWI and your criminal history. If you receive probation with a finding, you will be required to serve at least 30 days in jail. If you have a criminal history, the judge may require you to serve up to 60 days in jail.

Restricted License During Probation

If you receive probation with a finding, you will be required to surrender your driver’s license. If you have a commercial driver’s license, you will be required to surrender it as well. You will be able to apply for a restricted license after serving 30 days in jail. The restrictions will be based on the circumstances of your DWI. If you have a commercial driver’s license, you may be able to apply for a commercial driver’s license after serving 30 days in jail.

Public Service and Restitution During Probation

If you receive probation with a finding, you will be required to perform public service. If you have a commercial driver’s license, you may be required to perform public service as a commercial truck driver. The amount of time you must perform public service will depend on the circumstances of your DWI. If you have a commercial driver’s license, you may be required to perform public service as a commercial truck driver. The amount of time you must perform public service will depend on the circumstances of your DWI.

Conclusion

A DWI during deferred adjudication is not a good thing. It is, however, better than being convicted and serving a jail sentence. If you receive deferred adjudication for a DWI, you can still expect to receive probation. The judge will have to decide if you will receive probation with a finding or probation without a finding. If you receive probation without a finding, you can expect to receive fines, jail time and a probation period of at least one year. If you receive probation with a finding, you can expect to receive fines, jail time and a probation period of up to five years.