Houston Felony DWI Lawyer
There are particular DWI situations that could result in a felony charge. If you are convicted of a felony, you will pay fines and spend time in jail or prison. The amount of time you face in a Texas penitentiary will depend upon the circumstances of your case. As a convicted felon, you also face the social impact – you will not be able to get certain jobs, you may have to be on probation for many years, and you might find it difficult to get a loan or secure certain places of residence. If you have been arrested or cited for the following, you should consider speaking with a Houston criminal defense attorney at the firm. You may be facing the following felony DWI charges:
Third or consequent DWI: This is a third-degree felony which could result in up to 10 years in prison and up to $10,000 in fines, depending upon the circumstances of your case. You will also face license suspension if convicted and you will probably be put on probation with specific terms. You will also be required to complete minimally 80 hours of community service.
DWI while driving with a minor: You could be accused of endangering a child and be charged with a felony, resulting in very severe penalties.
DWI that caused injury or death: Injury DWIs can be charged as third degree felonies; DWI manslaughter cases may be charged as second degree felonies.
Have you been charged with a felony DWI?
If you are facing the possibility of a felony conviction, you need a defense plan that will help you enhance your chances of receiving a dismissal or reduction of your charges. The impact that jail time and heavy fines will have on you and your family could be very severe. You may be faced with the loss of your home as well, due to the possible jail time that could cause you to be unable to afford payments or other financial necessities. If you are facing multiple DWI charges, you need to think about what you can do to mitigate these circumstances. A Houston felony DWI attorney at our law firm could help you. Contact us at (713) 929-2634. We have been working with DWI clients since 1999 and we will use our experience and legal knowledge to provide you with the best possible defense for your case.