What is the Punishment for Intoxication Assault in Texas?
Intoxication assault in Texas is a serious offense. Intoxication assault occurs when a person while operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated causes serious bodily injury to another. Generally, intoxication assault is a third degree felony with a punishment range of two to ten years in prison and/or up to a fine of $10,000.00. Additional penalties include a license suspension for 180 days to 2 years and an increase in insurance premiums.
Four Counts of Intoxication Dismissed and a Felony DWI reduced to a Misdemeanor
The client of the Adamo & Adamo Law Firm, referred by another lawyer, came to the office with four counts of intoxication assault and a felony DWI 3rd. In essence, the client was looking at five 3rd degree felonies, with the potential of up to fifty years in prison.
Upon being hired the attorneys at the Adamo & Adamo Law Firm went to work. An accident reconstructionist was employed as well as a blood toxicologist. The lawyers shifted through thousands of pages of discovery, viewed countless videos, interviewed potential witnesses, assisted in insurance claims, and consulted with the aforementioned experts regarding potential problems with necessary elements of the cases.
In the end, and on the eve of a jury trial setting, the lawyers were able to convince the prosecutors to drop all four intoxication assault charges and reduce the felony DWI to a misdemeanor DWI. The client walked out of court with only a fine. An incredible result given the stakes.
If you or someone you know is charged with an intoxication crime anywhere in Texas, contact the Adamo & Adamo Law Firm.