Is DWI a crime of Moral Turpitude In Pasadena, Texas?
Since I have posted that theft/shoplifting is a crime of moral turpitude I have had people ask me if a DWI/DUI is a one as well. The short answer is that a DWI is not a crime of moral turpitude in the state of Texas. However, a felony DWI is a crime turpitude. Typically, a third DWI is filed as a felony. Recently, the legislature made it a felony to drive while intoxicated with a child passenger even if it is the person's first arrest. There are other DWI related charges that are felonies such as intoxication assault, and manslaughter when it does not matter how many times a person has been previously arrested for DWI.
In the future I will post a list of most crimes that are considered crimes of moral turpitude.
