Plano Intoxication Assault Attorney
Are you facing charges of intoxication assault in Collin County? Call now.
If you have been charged with intoxication assault, your legal situation is extremely serious. This is the charge filed against those who are believed to have caused serious bodily injury in a DWI accident, and is a
felony offense. A conviction on a charge of intoxication assault can lead to prison time, a felony conviction on your criminal record, with all the consequences, both personally and professionally, as well as fines and the long term loss of your ability to hold a driver's license.
The initial matter to get resolved is to ensure that you have professional defense counsel representing you. The outcome of your case will likely be based in large part upon the skills of your Plano DWI defense lawyer. Don't take chances with your future freedom. Call my firm, The Law Office of Troy P. Burleson, immediately if you have been arrested and charged with intoxication assault.
Penalties for Intoxication Assault in Texas
The penalties imposed can be extensive if you are found guilty. The fines are as high as $10,000, and your license could be revoked for up to a year – after you are released from prison. The period of time spent in a state prison facility will range from 2 – 10 years. If you or a loved one is facing charges and accused of causing serious bodily injury or death in an accident, and that alcohol or drug intoxication played a part, it is imperative that defense actions are taken immediately. The consequences of a conviction will impact your life forever. There are often options to successfully defend against a charge of intoxication assault, and all elements of the case should be evaluated immediately. It may be that there were other circumstances that contributed to the accident, or that another driver was at fault. Other factors that must be evaluated involve any alcohol testing procedures, the investigation of the accident, and issues such as weather or auto part or system failure.
Contact my firm for more information about defending against a charge of intoxication assault in the Collin County area.