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Intoxication Assault (involves serious bodily injury and can be a first offense)

2-10 years in state prison

and a fine of $0-$10,000

Probation can be up to 10 years long and include numerous conditions set by the judge. Jail is a normal condition of probation, and you may be required to attend a year-long inpatient counseling at a facility run by the prison system as a condition of probation.

License suspension is from 90 days to 1 year.  If the judge does not set a term of suspension, DPS will suspend your license for 1 year. *ALR is a separate matter that may lead to license suspension.

Forfeiture of your car is possible, depending upon circumstances.

Intoxication Manslaughter (involves death and can be a first offense)

2-20 years in state prison

and a fine of $0-$10,000

Probation can be up to 10 years long and include numerous conditions set by the judge. A minimum of 120 days jail is a required condition of probation, and you may be required to attend a year-long inpatient counseling at a facility run by the prison system as a condition of probation.

License suspension can be from 6 months to 2 years.  If the judge does not set a term of suspension, DPS will suspend your license for 1 year. *ALR is a separate matter that may lead to license suspension.

Forfeiture of your car is possible, depending upon circumstances.

**All answers are for people 21 years or older, do not involve enhancements, are not exclusive, and are limited to Texas.