DWI Admonishments
As I was waiting to talk to a judge I was noticing a newly licensed Houston criminal defense attorney take a DWI plea in a misdemeanor court and wondered if their client knew that they will be imposed a surcharge of $1,000 a year for the next three years from DPS for their conviction. This year I have had clients seeking an occupational license, but were not aware about this surcharge and not realizing that the court will not grant the license unless the fees are paid. A DWI attorney must advise their client of all the consequences.
Most importantly, a person may be arrested for driving with a suspended license if they do not pay the surcharges despite not being told by anyone. Thus, all misdemeanor judges should take the step and admonish everyone that is before them and going to plea guilty of DWI that a surcharge will be imposed by DPS.
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