Felony DWI Defense in Brazoria County
Understanding What Makes a DWI a Felony
Is a DWI a felony? It depends. In most cases, a DWI is considered to be a misdemeanor offense in the state of Texas—but not always. In fact, there are several situations and factors that can cause a misdemeanor to be elevated to a felony offense, which results in exponentially harsher penalties and longer-lasting consequences for the defendant.
Just some of the examples of felony DWI cases include the following:
- Third DWI Charge: Where a defendant is convicted of his or her third DWI.
- DWI with Child Passenger: Where a defendant is found to be drinking and driving with a child who is younger than 15 years of age in the car with him or her. This is considered to be a state jail felony.
- Intoxication Assault: Where a defendant causes serious bodily injury while drunk driving; in Texas, an injury is classified as a "serious bodily injury" when it has the significant risk of death, causes serious or permanent disfigurement, or damages a body part or an organ. This is a third-degree felony.
- Intoxication Manslaughter: Where a defendant kills another human being while drunk driving. This is considered to be a second-degree felony in the state of Texas.
Contact a DWI Attorney for Help Today
Have you been accused of felony DWI in Brazoria County, Galveston, or any of the surrounding areas? Are you looking for aggressive defense? If so, do not hesitate to contact the Law Office of Steve O. Gonzalez as soon as possible. With more than 42 years of legal experience, Attorney Gonzalez has the hands-on experience and knowledge needed to help protect your legal rights. He is known for his hard-hitting approach, and he is dedicated to helping his clients fight for their freedoms.
To schedule your initial case consultation,
do not hesitate to contact our Texas DWI law firm today!
Why Choose Us?
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More than 5,000 Clients Helped Since Start of the Firm
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Serving Spanish-Speaking Clients
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Certified in Breath Tests, Blood Tests and SFSTs
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Former Brazoria County Assistant District Attorney
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Aggressive & Passionate Legal Representation
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Over 42 Years Representing The Accused
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"I will tell anyone who needs a law firm to fight for them then look no further and contact Steve and his team."I was put into an unfortunate situation and needed to find representation. I was given Steven Gonzales contact info and contacted his law firm. After speaking with them and reviewing all the evidence they assured me that they would be able to take care of it. 10 mos later and a few court appearances my case was dismissed. I will tell anyone who needs a law firm to fight for them then look no further and contact Steve and his team.- WILL
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"I am forever grateful to them for how they handled my case."I am 67years old and never been in trouble with the law. I was going through some medical issues with my husband along with some living issues. I did something I knew better than doing. With so much on my mind, I didn't think of the consequences. Steve Gonzalez was recommended to me by a friend. I have never met someone that took the time to take care of me and my case and was able to plead my defense with a positive outcome. I am so relieved he was recommended to me, and I chose to accept him as my attorney. I highly recommend him and his wife KK. I am forever grateful to them for how they handled my case.- Lynn A.
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I can’t recommend this DWI lawyer highly enough. From the very first consultation, they were professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely committed to helping me understand my options. They explained the legal process
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