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Intoxication Assault & Manslaughter

YOUR INTOXICATION ASSAULT LAWYER IN SAN ANTONIO

In Texas, intoxication assault is a third-degree felony. It occurs when a person is driving while intoxicated and, as a result, causes serious bodily injury to another human being. Serious bodily injury is an injury that creates a substantial risk of death or loss of one’s body parts or organs. Intoxication manslaughter is a second-degree felony and occurs when a person is driving while intoxicated and causes the death of another human being.

It is important that you contact a DWI lawyer immediately. San Antonio DWI lawyer Tylden Shaeffer has experience defending against an intoxication assault case. If you have been charged with this type of charge, your sentence may consist of the following:

Intoxication Assault:

  • Up to a $10,000 fine
  • 2 years minimum to 10 years maximum in the Texas State Penitentiary
  • 160-600 hours of community service

In Texas, if you have been involved in a DWI accident resulting in a risk of death or a death, a mandatory blood sample will be taken for the prosecution to use against you in your DWI case. Tylden will investigate every aspect of your intoxication assault or manslaughter case to make sure this evidence is acquired, tested and presented properly — so as not to violate your rights. Attorney Shaeffer will use his knowledge and experience in the courtroom to fight for you.

It is extremely important that you do everything you can to protect your legal rights if you have been charged with Intoxication Assault. Your freedom, rights and driving privileges depend on your attorney’s ability to defend you and your case.

YOUR INTOXICATION MANSLAUGHTER ATTORNEY

Intoxication Manslaughter is a very difficult case for a DWI attorney to handle. It is therefore extremely important that you speak immediately with a lawyer who has the necessary experience and knowledge in the area. If you are convicted of intoxication manslaughter, you could face extremely harsh penalties. In order to have a chance at maintaining your freedom and avoiding overzealous punishment or serious consequences, please don’t hesitate to speak with San Antonio DWI lawyer, Tylden Shaeffer. He will be able to offer you the legal help you need.

INTOXICATION MANSLAUGHTER PENALTIES

The penalties you face can be very extreme. You could spend a significant amount of time in a penitentiary, depending upon the circumstances of your case. Because intoxication manslaughter is considered to be such an extreme offense, police and prosecutors both are very interested in making sure you receive the maximum punishment for your alleged offenses.

Intoxication Manslaughter:

  • Up to a $10,000 fine
  • 2 years minimum up to 20 years maximum in the Texas State Penitentiary
  • 240-800 hours of community service

In Texas, if you have been involved in a DWI accident resulting in a risk of death or a death, a mandatory blood sample will be taken for the prosecution to use against you in your DWI case. DWI attorney Tylden Shaeffer will investigate every aspect of your intoxication assault or manslaughter case to make sure this evidence is acquired, tested and presented properly so as not to violate your rights. Attorney Shaeffer will use his knowledge and experience in the courtroom to fight for your rights.

Don’t leave your case in the hands of the inexperienced. Only a dedicated and experienced DWI attorney can give you the level of defense and dedication your case needs.

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Intoxication Manslaughter – Reduced Sentence

While client was already on probation for DWI when arrested for Intoxication Manslaughter. Client pleaded guilty to the jury and jury awarded probation where State sought prison term from the jury.

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