Tenth DWI = Life in Prison?
While DUI penalties vary from state to state, it is important to know that they most often increase after a first conviction. Some states have DUI laws in which multiple convictions can lead to longer driver's license suspensions, prison sentences or time spent with ignition interlock devices installed in vehicles, as just a couple of examples.
This point about increased DUI penalties for multiple convictions is especially clear in the recent case of a 53-year-old Texas man, who may now spend the rest of his living years in prison following his tenth DWI conviction:
• Texas Man Convicted of 10th DWI May Die Behind Bars.
If you're facing a DUI charge and are worried about possible penalties and prison time, don't wait any longer to get in touch with a local DUI lawyer.