Protecting Your Interests in Texas Felony DWI Cases
Although drunk driving is generally charged as a misdemeanor for first and second offenses DWI can be charged as a felony in Texas under a variety of circumstances. Get the legal advice you need to fight a felony DWI case. Contact a seasoned criminal defense lawyer at the law firm of Laird Valdez in Houston for a free consultation about the best way to meet the charges against you.
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A felony is any crime that can be punished by a prison sentence of at least one year. Even if you manage to get a suspended sentence on a felony DWI conviction, you'll be looking at a license suspension that's measured in years, heavy fines and court costs, sky-high insurance rates and a host of other problems and consequences.
We approach felony DWI cases as we would any other serious criminal charge. Starting with the careful evaluation of the government's case against you, we work toward an accurate assessment of the strength of the evidence and attack the government's case at its weakest points. In any case involving drunk driving or an auto accident, that can require a painstaking investigation into the facts of the case and work with forensic experts. Our goal in a DWI felony is to protect you from the risk of punishment to the greatest degree possible. That means tearing away at the government's case as soon as we can.
These are examples of the kinds of DWI cases that can be charged as felonies under Texas law:
- Intoxication manslaughter, or a fatal accident alleged to have been caused by a drunk driver
- Intoxication assault, or an injury accident allegedly caused by drunk driving
- Any third conviction of DWI
- Drunk driving with a child passenger under the age of 15—even on a first DWI offense
Other facts or circumstances can also result in harsher penalties in a Texas DWI case. Clients of Laird Valdez can count on our attorneys to develop and present your defense intelligently, aggressively and confidently. Along the way, we'll keep you fully advised of your risks and opportunities for a favorable resolution as they change over time.
Given the stakes involved in a felony DWI case, you can't afford to take chances with the quality of your defense. Contact a skilled trial lawyer at Laird Valdez for advice you know you can depend on.
