What Are the Consequences of Violating Your DWI Probation?

One of the consequences of a DWI conviction is to be placed on probation by a criminal court. Many people who face DWI convictions do not understand how serious a DWI probation is. Probation is a special system that a court uses to decrease certain penalties resulting from your conviction in return for a guarantee that you follow a set of rules. If you violate your DWI probation, there are further consequences you will have to face.

What Are the Conditions That I Have to Follow In a DWI Probation?

Payment of a fine
Random drug testing
Promise not to drive under certain conditions
Rehabilitation
Counseling
Maintaining a clean record over a period of time with no further criminal offenses
Using an interlock monitoring device

These conditions will depend on the specific circumstances of your DWI case. Not all of these conditions will apply in all situations.

What Are the Consequences of Violating My DWI Probation?

If any of the above conditions are violated, then you as the defendant can face a reinstatement of your original punishment, which for example could be jail time. There are other additional penalties for violating your probation, including:

Revocation of your license
Additional monetary fines
Mandatory drug and/or alcohol testing

Once the court finds out that you violated your probation, then it is pretty likely that it will conduct a hearing for your probation revocation. Breaking a law as a part of your violation can result in a hearing after the new offense has been disposed of. If you have violated your DWI probation, then you should contact a criminal defense attorney at the Goolsby Law Firm immediately.

Mike Goolsby

A veteran in both civil court cases and criminal defense, Mike Goolsby is a respected lawyer with more than 16 years of experience practicing law. He received his Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the University of North Texas in 1990, followed by his J.D. from the prestigious Thomas M. Cooley Law School in 1994. After earning his law degree, Mr. Goolsby worked as an Assistant District Attorney for the Dallas County District Attorney’s Office. As a trial lawyer, he was able to gain exceptional access to the criminal court system in this major metropolitan area, giving him immeasurable, distinct experience that helped him build a solid foundation for his own private legal practice. Mr. Goolsby went on to practice civil law for Maverick Acceptance Group, a venture capital company. Here, he gained invaluable knowledge of the civil side of the law, adding to his already diverse portfolio of legal expertise. In 1999, he opened the doors of The Goolsby Law Firm and has been successfully serving the residents of North Texas ever since. As an attorney, Mr. Goolsby combines his experience in both the civil and criminal fields to offer unmatched legal representation to his clients. With a long list of satisfied clients, Mr. Goolsby continues to build his practice through fair and aggressive legal defense.