San Antonio Felony DWI Lawyers
Defending Clients Against Felony DWI Charges
The majority of people arrested for impaired driving in Texas will be charged with misdemeanors. In cases of more serious circumstances, however, a driver may face felony charges. Examples of felony DWI cases include those involving drivers with previous DWI convictions or where a driver has been involved in an accident causing injury. Felony charges are a serious matter that can lead to life-changing consequences such as imprisonment, heavy fines, probation, and court-ordered community service. If you have been charged with a felony DWI, it is essential that you involve a reliable attorney immediately to defend your rights and protect your freedom and future.
At Smith & Vinson Law Firm, our San Antonio felony DWI attorneys have the experience and skills you need at this critical time. We fully understand all of the complexities of the law in this field and we have a precise knowledge of the legal strategies that work when building an effective defense. Our team can help you at every phase of your felony DWI case, from an initial discussion of your arrest to handling your administrative hearing to each and every court appearance. From day one, we are in your corner providing the legal support you need.
Contact Smith & Vinson Law Firm at (210) 960-9557 today.
What Leads to a Texas Felony DWI Case?
Felony DWI charges may result from:
- Being convicted of a third or subsequent DWI
- Causing serious bodily injury to another as a result of impaired driving
- Causing the death of another as a result of impaired driving
- Driving while impaired with a child under the age of 15 in the vehicle
Penalties for a third DWI charged as a third-degree felony may include two to 10 years imprisonment, a $10,000 fine, and a two-year license suspension. A fourth DWI may be charged as a second-degree felony punishable by up to 25 years in prison along with a similar fine and suspension as the third-degree felony conviction.
Similar penalties accrue for those convicted of second- or third-degree felonies in the cases of injury, fatality, or a minor in the vehicle with the exception of potentially decreased license suspension times and decreased jail time for driving impaired with a minor.
Get Outstanding Legal Help From a Trusted Law Firm
DWI charges can impact your life in more ways than just jail time. A DWI conviction can hurt your professional life, ruin your finances, and damage personal relationships. At Smith & Vinson Law Firm, we know what is at stake, and we strive for a case dismissal, minimized charges, or reduced sentences. Our attorneys have an exhaustive understanding of DWI laws in Texas and extensive experience fighting DWI charges. Let us help you fight your felony charges.
Contact our firm to schedule a free consultation with our San Antonio criminal defense lawyers concerning felony DWI today.
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Hear What They Have to Say
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Throughout the whole process, I had the utmost confidence in Mr. Smith and his work. the goal when we first met was to "get the DWI dismissed" and that is exactly what happened.- Ronald D.
A Proven Track Record
Check Out Our Recent Case Results
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Charges Dismissed Sexual Assault Investigation
Our client was a Texas State student who had a bright career ahead of him. He was accused of sexual assault by a classmate and an overzealous law enforcement officer proceeded to arrest him without a thorough investigation. Our team was able to fight for our client by putting together a defense that showed that the actions between the two were consensual and that his accuser had ulterior motives. The District Attorney's Office agreed and dismissed the case.
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Dismissed Intoxication Assault
Our client had allegedly been drinking with friends after work. He woke up in the hospital after an accident that severely injured another person. We fought for our client in our negotiations with the prosecutor on his felony Intoxicated Assault charge and worked with the injured party’s insurance company on a plan to compensate her for her injuries. The felony was ultimately dismissed and reduced to a misdemeanor DWI charge.
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Dismissed Assault with a Deadly Weapon
Our client, a retired Marine, was out with some friends one night when he got into a fight at a gas station. He allegedly pulled out a knife and left the scene. Moments later, law enforcement pulled him over. He was charged with misdemeanor DWI, felony Assault with a Deadly Weapon, and two counts of felony Terroristic Threat.
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Dismissed Assault Family Violence
During a dispute with her boyfriend, our client threw a brass statue against a wall, which ended up bouncing and hitting him. He called the police and our client was arrested for Assault Family Violence.
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Charges Rejected Assault Bodily Injury Family Violence
Our client explained to us that they hadn’t lived in the Country for that long and his wife had called police as a way to resolve a non-physical dispute they had. Police arrived and immediately noticed bruising that they tried to pin on Our Client as well as other marks.