If you were stopped for suspicion of Driving While Intoxication (DWI), with the aggravated component of a minor being present in the vehicle, you’ll be charged with DWI/Child Passenger, a felony offense in the State of Texas. Although juries, and some judges, can be lenient with some DWI offenders, if there was a minor present in the vehicle, you’ll face an uphill battle.
Attorney Joseph Gagliardi knows how to efficiently litigate these types of cases. If you’re facing DWI related charges with the component of a minor being present, call us today at 713-224-6277.
Putting Lives At Risks
The courts normally take the perspective that people accused of DWI chose to recklessly put the lives of the public at risk, when oftentimes, this is not the case.
Police officers in Houston are trained to spot drunk drivers, often leading to a diagnosis of the suspected drunk driver’s intoxication long before they’ve been stopped. Leading to many wrongful arrests.
Case Dismissals are Very Possible
If we can prove that the blood/breath test evidence was flawed, your constitutional rights were violated, or that you were not intoxicated, the State of Texas will have no grounds to pursue a conviction, leading a to case dismissal.
If you need to talk with a defense attorney about criminal charges you’re facing related to DWI/Child Passenger, contact Attorney Joseph Gagliardi at 713-224-6277.
Penalties for Child Passenger DWI Cases
If you’re convicted of Driving While Intoxicated with a Child Passenger, you’ll be punished under State Jail Felony guidelines. This can include a prison sentence of anywhere from 180 days to 2 years, a drivers license suspension that can last a period of up to 2 years, and a fine of up to 10,000.00.
Probation May Be Possible
Probation is not entirely out of the question if you were charged/convicted of such an offense. Depending on the details of the offense, any previous criminal record or related convictions (if any), and whether or not you’ve already taken advantage of probation for a similar charge, you may be able to avoid a jail sentence.
If we can convince the court to let you take advantage of a probation/community supervision program, you may be able to avoid jail, but you’ll still have a probation officer, be forced to take DWI classes, and, if you want your driving privileges, pay for the installation of a ignition interlock device.
Put Atty. Joe Gagliardi’s Experience On Your Side
Regardless of the severity of the offense, there’s a defense. The Gagliardi Law Firm, PLLC will find a solution for your situation. If you were accused of drunk driving with a minor in the vehicle, and you’re looking for an experienced DWI lawyer to defend you, contact Attorney Joseph Gagliardi at 713-224-6277.