Laredo DUI and DWI Records

Laredo DUI and DWI records are managed through the Webb County court system. The Laredo Police Department makes DWI arrests within the city, and those cases are filed in Webb County courts. Class C alcohol violations go to Laredo Municipal Court. Misdemeanor and felony DWI records are kept by the Webb County Clerk and District Clerk respectively. This page explains how to find and access Laredo DWI records from each source.

Laredo DWI Records Offices

Webb County's court record offices are in downtown Laredo. The Webb County District Clerk at 1110 Victoria Street, Suite 301, Laredo, TX 78040, phone (956) 523-5400, handles all felony DWI records. Four district courts serve Webb County, and the District Clerk maintains permanent records of all felony criminal cases including third offense DWI, intoxication assault, and intoxication manslaughter. Online records access is available through webbcountytx.gov.

Misdemeanor DWI records (first and second offenses) are maintained by the Webb County Clerk at 1110 Victoria Street, Suite 201, Laredo, TX 78040. Their phone is (956) 523-4050. The County Court at Law handles Class A and B misdemeanor DWI cases. In-person access is available during standard business hours. Document copies are $1.00 per page and certified copies require a $5.00 certification fee.

The Laredo Police Department Records Division is at 4712 Maher Avenue. The records phone is (956) 795-2800 and the email is records@ci.laredo.tx.us. In-person requests are accepted Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. You can also submit requests online through the Laredo PD portal at laredotexas.gov. Standard processing takes 5 to 10 business days. Report fees vary by type. DWI arrest reports include officer observations, field sobriety test results, chemical test documentation, and arrest circumstances.

Laredo Municipal Court at 4617 Maher Avenue handles Class C alcohol violations. Their phone is (956) 791-7330. Online ticket payment is available. Deferred disposition is available for eligible offenses. The court handles cases within Laredo city limits, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Searching Laredo DUI Case Records Online

Webb County's online case portal at webbcountytx.gov provides access to district court records. Online access is described as limited. For more complete case information, an in-person visit to the clerk's office at 1110 Victoria Street may be necessary. Staff can search by defendant name or case number and assist with document requests. Having the defendant's full name and approximate filing year speeds up any search.

For Class C alcohol offense records at Laredo Municipal Court, contact the court directly at (956) 791-7330 or visit in person at 4617 Maher Avenue. The municipal court handles public intoxication, minor in possession, and open container violations. Their online portal allows some ticket-related lookups and payment options.

The Texas Courts website at txcourts.gov also provides general information about the Texas court structure and may have links to county court portals for Webb County cases. For the most current case status, contacting the clerk's office directly is recommended when online access is limited.

DWI Laws and Penalties in Laredo

Laredo DWI cases are prosecuted under Texas Penal Code Chapter 49. A first DWI is a Class B misdemeanor with a minimum of 72 hours in jail and up to 180 days, plus fines up to $2,000. An open container in the vehicle bumps the minimum to six days. A BAC of 0.15 or more makes the charge a Class A misdemeanor with up to one year in jail and fines up to $4,000. Texas law allows arrest based on behavioral impairment even if BAC is below 0.08.

Second DWI under Sec. 49.09 has a mandatory 30-day minimum. A third conviction becomes a third-degree felony with 2 to 10 years in prison. DWI with a child passenger under 15 is a state jail felony under Sec. 49.045. Intoxication assault (Sec. 49.07) and intoxication manslaughter (Sec. 49.08) carry felony penalties. State surcharges under TxDOT guidelines add $3,000 to $6,000 at sentencing on top of any fine ordered by the court.

Laredo's border location means that drivers may interact with both Texas and federal law enforcement. DWI arrests by Laredo PD are prosecuted under state law in Webb County courts. Federal law enforcement DUI cases would be handled in a separate federal court system.

Administrative License Revocation in Laredo

After a DWI arrest in Laredo, the Administrative License Revocation program begins automatically. Under Texas Transportation Code Chapter 524, the arresting officer takes the physical license and issues a temporary permit valid for 40 days. The driver has 15 days to request a hearing at the State Office of Administrative Hearings. Missing this deadline means the suspension takes effect automatically on day 40.

A first failed chemical test means a 90-day suspension. A first refusal means 180 days. Prior ALR suspensions within 10 years increase those periods. The $125 reinstatement fee is due to Texas DPS after the suspension ends. DPS driver records showing the full history can be ordered at dps.texas.gov for $4 to $22 depending on record type.

Note: The ALR proceeding is separate from the criminal case. An ALR suspension can stand even if criminal charges are dismissed. The administrative hearing uses a lower burden of proof than the criminal standard.

Laredo DUI Records Additional Resources

Texas DPS maintains criminal history records statewide at dps.texas.gov/section/crime-records. DWI convictions from Webb County are in this database. Public records requests go to publicrecords@dps.texas.gov or by mail to Box 4087, Austin, TX 78773-0140. Phone and fax requests are not accepted by DPS. Charges may apply for requests that generate more than 40 pages of records.

Crash reports from DWI accidents in Laredo are filed with TxDOT, not LPD. Purchase through the TxDOT CRIS system for $6 standard or $8 certified. Access is limited to involved parties, their representatives, insurance companies, and other authorized recipients under Texas Transportation Code §550.062.

Minor DUI in Laredo falls under Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code Sec. 106.041. Zero tolerance applies to all Texas drivers under 21. Any detectable alcohol is a Class C misdemeanor. First offense penalties include a fine up to $500, community service (8-12 hours), and a mandatory alcohol awareness course. The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission approves alcohol awareness course providers statewide including in Laredo.

Webb County DUI Records

Laredo is the county seat of Webb County. All DWI case filings for Laredo go through the Webb County court system. For full county-level information on courts, online access, fees, and DWI resources, visit the Webb County DUI records page.

View Webb County DUI Records

Nearby Cities

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