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Kimberly Griffin Tucker, P.C.

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6500 International Parkway
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Plano, TX 75093
Office: (972) 492-ATTY (2889)
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DWI Surcharges

As of September 1, 2003, DPS will assess a "surcharge" on the license of each person who, during the preceding 36-month period, has been convicted of an offense relating to the operating of a motor vehicle while intoxicated, please see Texas Transportation Code Section 708.102(b).

This "surcharge" applies only to persons finally convicted* on or after September 1, 2003, as per Texas Transportation Code 708.101. The surcharges are as follows and are assessed over a three year period:

$1,000.00 per year - upon a DWI 1st conviction (total $3,000.00)

$1,500.00 per year - if you are convicted of DWI and have a previous D.W.I. conviction at any prior time (total $4500.00)

$2,000.00 per year - if it is shown that the breath or blood specimen showed an alcohol concentration of 0.16 or more (total $6,000.00)

Kimberly Griffen Tucker

Co-Author of the upcoming 2012 Texas DWI Manual

Since 1999, The Law Office of Kimberly Griffin Tucker, P.C. has offered outstanding criminal defense and DWI defense to Texas clients.
It is Mrs. Tucker’s experience and dedication that has yielded unparalleled results and a string of satisfied clients. Mrs. Tucker works closely with every client to explain clearly their rights, options, and consequences at every stage so that every client can make the right decision for them.

Lawyer Kimberly Tucker | Top Attorney DUI

WHAT FORMER CLIENTS SAY:

"I am so thankful that I found Kimberly Tucker and her team. I showed up at her office extremely worried about my future as it was. I was potentially facing up to 10 years in prison. I am a dedicated family man and was in fear of losing the things that were very important to me. From the very get go Mrs. Tucker was compassionate yet very honest about my situation and my possibilities. I could tell she was a very geniune person who was shooting me straight. I think her knowledge of the DUI laws in the State of Texas is second to none and and her experience and relationships gave me the best possible chance to succeed. Her suppport staff Kelly and Rebecca were always super informative and helpful. I will be forever greatful for Mrs. Tucker and her teams extra effort and compassion."

DUI Client

I would like to express my sincere thanks to Kimberly Tucker for the excellent treatment that I received from her and her staff. Kimberly is extremely well versed in the knowledge of the law and is highly respected by her peers and the courts. She was recommended to me by an attorney who thought she was best and he was spot on, Kimberly is very competent, dedicated, and a true professional in her field. She takes on every case as if it was her only and most important case. She makes you feel comfortable and strives to make sure understand the charges and possible options. Once again, Kimberly, thank you for your tenacity and can-do attitude. I will be for ever grateful for your help in my time of need.

Patrick O

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