Texas has more drunk driving deaths than any other state.That’s one statistic that Texans should not be proud of leading. In 2013, Texas had 3,382 deaths caused by drunk drivers, which was more than California, New York, and Florida.
DWI and DUI’s are taken very seriously in Texas courts. DUI’s had a conviction rate of about 72%, meaning 72% of people who went to court for DUI’s in Texas in 2013 ended up being convicted. This is important to keep in mind for any driver, as a conviction makes it much harder to clean your record after the case is over.
In Texas, a case that results in conviction is no longer eligible for expunction or non-disclosure. This significantly limits your options in cleaning your record once the case has left courts. The most important thing you can do to protect yourself from these charges is never to drink and drive and never get in a car with a drunk driver.
If you do get arrested for a drunk driving incident, make sure you know the results of your case. Even charges that lead to probation for DWI’s will usually still place a conviction on your record. Easy Expunctions can quickly find out how your drunk driving charges affected your criminal record. More importantly, we can then provide the right tools and services to clean your record and make information about your charges were hidden. Create a free account today, and see how Easy Expunctions can help you identify and remove your charges and offenses.
