Texas bill proposes reducing first-time DWI penalties

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Texas bill proposes reducing first-time DWI penalties

A bill proposed in the Texas House could reduce punishment for first-time DWI offenders. Supporters say allowing the judicial system to acquit first-time offenders who adhere to court-mandated supervisions and treatments will reduce backlogs and allocate more resources for repeat DWI offenders. State Rep. Todd Smith, R-92, filed the bill, whose supporters include Mothers Against Drunk Driving …

Published Feb 2, 2011.
Read more: The University Star

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