Texas Felony DWI Attorney

If you have been charged with a Felony DWI in Texas, or any of the surrounding areas in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex or anywhere in Central Texas, please contact The Law Offices of Carl David Ceder immediately. Attorney Carl David Ceder is knowledgeable in all areas of Texas Felony DWI laws and will make every effort to help you avoid the most serious penalties and punishments for your alleged offense. If your DWI arrest falls under one of the felony DWI charges you are going to need an experienced Texas Felony DWI attorney as soon as possible. Although most DWI charges are filed as misdemeanors, there are certain factors that can enhance a DWI charge to a felony charge, and thus could carry with it much stiffer penalties. 

DWI Felony Arrests

Many DWI offenses can be classified as Felony offenses, and can result in serious criminal penalties and collateral consequences if an individual is convicted of a charge of this severety. For example, a conviction for any felony criminal offense charge, will lead to an inability to vote, hold public office, own or possess a gun, an inability to receive some types of governmental assistance, and/or can limit certain types of professional, educational, or occupational positions an individual may pursue.

Possible DWI Felony Offenses

Felony DWI Offenses in Texas can include the following:

Driving While Intoxicated with a Child Passenger – Section 49.045 of the Texas Penal Code – An individual can be charged with this offense if they are driving while intoxicated and they have a passenger in their car who is younger than 15 years old. This offense is punishable as a state jail felony criminal offense.

Intoxication Assault - Section 49.07 of the Texas Penal Code – An individual can be charged with this offense if, while operating a vehicle when they are intoxicated, they cause serious bodily injury to another person because they were intoxicated. It does not matter if they cause the injury by accident or mistake. This offense is punishable by a felony of the third degree. However, if the individual causes the injury to a peace officer, firefighter, or emergency medical personnel, this offense is punishable as a felony of the second degree.

Intoxication Manslaughter - Section 49.08 of the Texas Penal Code – An individual can be charged with this offense if they drive while intoxicated, and as a result of the intoxication, they cause the death of another person. It does not matter if the death was caused by mistake or accident. This offense is punishable by a felony of the second degree. However, if the individual causes death to a peace officer, firefighter, or emergency medical personnel, this offense is punishable as a felony of the first degree.

Repeat DWI Charges - Section 49.09(b) of the Texas  Penal Code – An individual can be charged with this offense if they have previously been convicted of two or more previous DWI offenses, or if they previously committed an intoxication manslaughter. This offense is punishable by a felony of the third degree.

Range of Punishment for Texas Felony DWI Offenses

Potential range of punishment: Imprisonment in the institutional division for any term of not more than 10 years or less than 2 years, and/or a fine not to exceed $10,000.00.  

Statute: Texas Penal Code: Section 49.09

Potential range of punishment: Confinement in a state jail facilitiy for any term of not more than 2 years or less than 180 days, and/or a fine not to exceed $10,000.00.   

Statute: Texas Penal Code: Section 49.045

Potential range of punishment:  Imprisonment in the institutional division for any term of not more than 10 years or less than 2 years, and/or a fine not to exceed $10,000.00.

Statute: Texas Penal Code: Section 49.07

Potential range of punishment: Imprisonment in the institutional division for any term of not more than 20 years or less than 2 years, and/or a fine not to exceed $10,000.00.

Statute: Texas Penal Code: Section 49.08

Contact The Law Offices of Carl David Ceder Now

Due to the life-altering punishment of a Felony DWI charge, you need to contact a respected and experienced Dallas-Fort Worth Felony DWI Defense Attorney as quickly as possible. The Law Offices of Carl David Ceder will do everything necessary to protect your future, your freedom, and your liberty. An offense of this nature carries too severe of punishment to risk your future, and should seek the advice and counsel of an experienced, skilled, and trained Texas DWI Defense Attorney to give you the representation you deserve. Please call 214.702.CARL(2275) or 469.2000.DWI(394) now to speak with Carl or another representative of his Law Firm. 

You can contact The Law Offices of Carl David Ceder at anytime for assistance at 214.702.CARL(2275) or at 469.2000.DWI(394). You can also e-mail Carl directly, at Carl@CederLaw.com; or to the office for general inquiries at Info@DFWDefenders.com. Phones should be answered 24 hours a day/7 days a week for immediate and personal assistance. E-mail messages will be responded to with 24-48 hours, depending on whether Carl is in trial.