Intoxication Assault

Intoxication Assault Attorneys Brazoria County

When You Need Fierce Representation, Call the Law Office of Steve O. Gonzalez

Are you facing intoxication assault charges? The Law Office of Steve O. Gonzalez can help you protect your freedom and your future. Our Brazoria County intoxication assault lawyers can examine the circumstances of your case and help you build a solid defense against your charges.

Contact us today at (832) 900-9867 for skilled legal advice and aggressive representation.

Understanding Intoxication Assault Charges in Brazoria County

You will be charged with intoxication assault if you caused serious bodily injury to another person but did not kill them. If the victim dies, you could face intoxication manslaughter charges instead. This situation is often charged as a misdemeanor offense until the state can establish the extent of the injuries (in which case the charges can be increased).

Serious bodily injury has been defined as "injury that creates a substantial risk of death or that causes serious permanent disfigurement or protracted loss or impairment of the function of any bodily member or organ." Intoxication assault that results in serious injuries is generally treated as a third-degree felony under Texas law.

If you are convicted of this crime, you can face several substantial penalties, including:

2 to 10 years in prison
A maximum fine of $10,000
Driver’s license suspension between 6 months and 2 years
Community service
Installation of an ignition interlock device
Alcohol education program
Supervised probation

Aggravating circumstances can result in harsher penalties. For instance, if you harmed a firefighter, police officer, or another first responder on the job, you could be charged with a second-degree felony, which could result in up to 20 years in prison.

In many cases, intoxication assault allegations arise out of crashes investigated by local law enforcement agencies in and around Brazoria County, including incidents that occur on State Highway 288, Highway 35, or other major roadways leading into Houston and surrounding counties. Because these investigations often rely on officer observations, field sobriety tests, and blood or breath samples, there can be room to challenge how the stop was handled or whether the testing followed Texas law and proper scientific procedures. A vehicular assault attorney Brazoria County residents call for guidance will carefully review police reports, video, and lab records to identify weaknesses in the prosecution’s case.

Common Defenses to Intoxication Assault Charges

When you are accused of intoxication assault, it can feel as if the evidence against you is overwhelming, but there are often viable defenses that can be raised under Texas law. We start by examining whether the traffic stop and subsequent arrest complied with constitutional requirements, including whether the officer had reasonable suspicion to pull you over and probable cause to request testing. It is also important to evaluate whether any field sobriety tests were administered and scored correctly, and whether medical conditions, injuries from the crash, or environmental factors at the scene could have affected your performance. By methodically reviewing these issues, we work to determine whether key pieces of the state’s evidence can be challenged or excluded in Brazoria County courts.

Another critical question is whether intoxication actually caused the alleged serious bodily injury, which is a required element for an intoxication assault conviction. In collisions on roads such as FM 2004 or Highway 6, multiple vehicles, poor weather, or sudden actions by other drivers can contribute to how a crash unfolds. We may consult with accident reconstruction professionals or medical providers to analyze speed, impact angles, and injury patterns to see if the prosecution’s version of events holds up. A vehicular assault lawyer Brazoria County defendants can turn to will carefully consider these factors when developing a defense strategy.

Act Fast to Protect Your Rights

Intoxication assault accusations are among the most serious DUI charges that you can face. It is important that you take action immediately to protect your rights and your future. Prosecutors vigorously pursue these cases, which means that you will need a skilled and dedicated advocate on your side. With over 32 years of legal experience, the Law Office of Steve O. Gonzalez is prepared to get to work on your case.

When you contact us early, we can begin by explaining the typical process for an intoxication assault case in Brazoria County courts, such as County Court at Law or the district courts in Angleton, and help you understand what to expect at each setting. We may be able to request and review dashcam or bodycam footage, interview witnesses, and consult with medical or accident reconstruction professionals to evaluate how the collision occurred and whether intoxication truly caused the injuries. By acting quickly, you give a vehicular assault lawyer Brazoria County judges and juries see in court the time needed to preserve important evidence and develop a defense strategy tailored to your situation.

Contact our Brazoria County intoxication assault attorneys today at (832) 900-9867.

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