Houston Intoxicated Manslaughter Attorney

Professional Criminal Defense for Intoxicated Manslaughter Defendants

In Texas, intoxicated manslaughter is an offense that occurs when a person operates a motor vehicle while intoxicated and, while doing so, accidentally or mistakenly causes a death. It does not matter that the accused never intended to hurt anyone. Prosecutors in the state of Texas can be ruthless in their attempts to convict a person accused of intoxicated manslaughter and impose very substantial prison sentences. For this reason an experienced and well-prepared legal defense is necessary if you are facing a felony DWI conviction.

Following an arrest for intoxicated manslaughter, it is important to contact a Houston criminal defense lawyer who possesses the experience and knowledge of the criminal laws in Texas as well as proven skill as an experienced defense attorney. For this reason, an individual charged with intoxicated manslaughter can benefit from the professional legal services of my firm, The Law Offices of Ned Barnett. I have been trusted to defend clients in all types of criminal cases and have shown time and time again that I can take on the most discouraging of situations. I defend each case with confidence and work closely with clients during each step of the criminal proceedings both inside and outside of the courtroom.

Overview of Intoxicated Manslaughter Charges

In Texas, intoxicated manslaughter is a second degree felony. Potential penalties for intoxicated manslaughter are as follows:

• up to a $10,000 fine
• 2 to 20 years in prison
• a drivers license suspension: 180 days to 2 years

Part of a criminal defense is the opportunity to challenge each piece of evident presented by the prosecution. My defense also could include challenging every aspect of the police reports and arrest procedures, the blood or breath tests alcohol levels for accuracy, forensics, witness statements, and other evidence the prosecution attempts to use against you to obtain a conviction. We are Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and have a vast amount of experience and skill in helping clients achieve the best possible outcome when faced with serious criminal intoxicated manslaughter charges. Make an appointment today for a consultation.

Contact a Houston intoxicated manslaughter defense attorney from our firm to learn more about how we can help you to defend your best interests in the wake of a serious criminal charges.