Representing People in DWI and other Criminal Matters
When arrested and charged with a DWI (driving while intoxicated), also sometimes referred to as a DUI, the most important thing you should do is to hire an experienced lawyer to represent you. At the law firm of Capitaine, Shellist, Warren & McAlister, located in Houston Texas, four former Harris County prosecutors take a legal team approach when representing people charged with drunk driving or other alcohol related offenses.
Unlike other offenses, where an expunction or record sealing may remove the offense from a person's criminal record, a DWI conviction remains on your record for life. This may affect your insurance rates, your driving privileges, and the severity of criminal charges you may face in the future. It is therefore crucial that you hire an experienced criminal defense attorney to defend you against these criminal charges.
Contact the firm today for a free initial consultation.
The firm's DWI practice involves representing people charged with the following:
- First Time DWI Offender: As a Class B Misdemeanor, you can face up to a $2000 fine, three to 180 days in jail, and a license suspension of 90 days to one year upon conviction.
- Second Time DWI Offender: As a Class A Misdemeanor, you can face up to a $4000 fine, 30 days to one year in jail, and a license suspension of 180 days to two years upon conviction.
- Third Time DWI Offender: As a third degree felony, you can face up to a $10,000 fine, 2 to 10 years of commitment, and a license suspension of 180 days to two years upon conviction.
- Intoxication Assault: If you were in an accident that causes serious bodily injuries, and was proximately caused by your intoxication, you can face penalties similar to a third time DWI offender.
- Intoxication Manslaughter: If you were in an accident that causes death, and was proximately caused by your intoxication, you can face a fine of up to $10,000, 2 to 20 years of confinement, and a license suspension of 180 to two years upon conviction.
- Minors and Alcohol: Our firm also represents people involved in other alcohol related offenses, such as minors driving under the influence, selling alcohol to a minor, public intoxication, underage consumption and other liquor violations.
Learn how the lawyers at Capitaine, Shellist, Warren & McAlister can fight to protect your freedom and your driving privileges after a DWI charge by contacting the firm for a free consultation.
To learn more, visit the firm's Drunk driving DWI information center.
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