DWI with Serious Bodily Injury / Intoxication Assault

While being arrested for a DWI is bad enough, being charged for a DWI causing serious bodily injury is even worst. Typically, the prosecutors and judges are considerably harsh when approaching these type of cases due to the negative stigma and negligence surrounding driving while drinking or drugged.

At the Law Offices of Ruben Ortiz, we represent individuals charged with significant drunk driving crimes, such as intoxication assault. Since 1998, our El Paso criminal defense attorney has helped tens of thousands of clients obtain the outcomes they desired. Our legal team is confident that we can obtain yours.

Penalties for Intoxication Assault

According to Texas Penal Code Section 49.07, a person is guilty of intoxication assault when they cause serious bodily injury to another individual as a result of intoxication. Serious bodily injury is defined by Texas law as any personal injury which causes a protracted impairment or loss of the function of any organ or bodily member, or creates a significant risk of fatality. DWI with serious bodily injury is a third degree felony, which is punishable by a prison sentence between two and ten years and a fine of up to $10,000.

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With our experienced and skilled El Paso criminal defense lawyer on your side, we can help you get your charges reduced or your case entirely dismissed. Our legal team can navigate through any complexities you encounter in the court systems. Let us get your life back on track.

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