Asked 8/15/2016 – Victoria, TX

I was pulled over& the police officer ask for my license and it was temp suspended, ask to step out of the truck ask to move in-front of truck, and took a sobriety test after that he place me in back of unit. the officer ask do have anything in the vehicle he will find, I said am not sure, as he shut the door a few moments later open door and said I found and firearm in vehicle and was unaware it was there, from there we went to the hospital to take an blood and I was left in dark unknowingly what when on never told what I was pulled over as to the traffic stop

Answer

Driving while intoxicated is generally a class b misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of $2,000, confinement in jail for up to 180 days, or a maximum probationary period for up to 24 month. Unlawful carrying of a weapon is a class a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of up to $4,000, confinement in jail for up to 1 year, with the same 24 month maximum probationary period. Each of these types of cases can be enhanced; for example, if your blood alcohol concentration was over .15, or you have a prior DWI conviction or prior felony conviction of any type. Contact a local attorney to determine exactly the charges filed against you.