Arrested for DWI with Injury in Montgomery County?

Don't Face These Charges Alone, Call Douglas Atkinson at (936) 681-0031

DWI with injury is a serious felony drunk driving charge. In Texas, a conviction for this offense may result in a state penitentiary sentence of up to 10 years, along with other penalties. DWI with injury is also referred to as "intoxication assault" in Texas, demonstrating how serious this offense is taken in the state. If you are facing DWI with injury charges, the only person standing between you and a long prison sentence will be the defense lawyer you choose.

Douglas W. Atkinson, Attorney at Law is familiar with handling these types of charges and understands what DWI defenses are most likely to meet with success. By offering clients the protection and reassurance of working with a competent Montgomery County DWI attorney, Doug Atkinson gives his clients one of the most valuable things he can offer: peace of mind.

The Penalties for DWI with Injury in Texas

DWI with injury occurs when an intoxicated driver causes an auto accident which results in serious bodily injury to a passenger or other driver. Serious bodily injury is defined as injury which may be life threatening, or long-term injury to the organs or members of a person's body.

A DWI with injury conviction may result in the following penalties:

• Up to 10 years in prison
• Fines of up to $10,000
• Community service of up to 600 hours
• Driver's license suspension

In order to obtain a conviction, it must be proven that the defendant:

• Caused the accident
• The accident caused serious bodily injury
• The driver was intoxicated

"Intoxicated" may mean that the driver's blood alcohol concentration was .08% or greater, or that his/her abilities were impaired by use of alcohol or drugs.