The last few years have seen reduced holiday travel. But after years of COVID lockdowns, Texans are traveling this holiday season like never before. According to media reports, 2022 will see the third-highest volume of holiday travelers in more than 20 years. In fact, a little over 8 million Texans are traveling to see family […]
If you got into a drunk driving crash that killed someone, you should expect to face DWI manslaughter charges. This is one of the toughest laws in Texas, with harsher penalties than other DWI defendants will face. Although your world might be reeling, know that there are strong defenses we can raise on your behalf. […]
A drunk driving accident typically draws a harsh response from prosecutors and judges, especially when an innocent person is killed. Even when a defendant takes responsibility and “throws themself at the mercy of the Court,” so to speak, that does not guarantee a more lenient sentence. Keep in mind, intoxication manslaughter–i.e., killing someone in the […]
Intoxication manslaughter is the legal term used in Texas to describe a death caused by a drunk driver. Most of the time, we tend to associate drunk driving with motor vehicles, such as cars or trucks. But a DWI accident can involve the operation of many other types of vehicles, including boats and amusement rides. […]
Not all of those who are involved in DWI accidents are fortunate enough to avoid causing or suffering some sort of physical injury. In fact, it is not uncommon in these types of cases, for the person accused of driving while under the influence to also be charged with intoxication assault, or even manslaughter. Individuals […]
DWI Accident & Intoxication Manslaughter A DWI accident will always draw the attention of law enforcement. If an innocent person is killed in the accident, the drunk driver can be charged with intoxication manslaughter, a second-degree felony in Texas. As with any DWI case, the prosecution must prove the defendant was intoxicated at the time […]
How Police Investigate Drunk Driving Accidents When police respond to the scene of a car accident, they are not just looking to render assistance to anyone who has been injured. They are also looking for any evidence of drunk driving. And if an officer finds such evidence, the person identified as the driver may face […]
A felony DWI can become a murder charge if someone dies at the hands of a legally intoxicated driver. Texas follows what is known as a “felony murder” rule. For example, if you have two prior DWI convictions in Texas, the third DWI is prosecuted as a felony. But if that third DWI also involved […]
Fatal traffic accidents occur every day in the United States. Many of these accidents are the result of negligence or driver error. Some are the result of a driver who is impaired due to the use of alcohol or drugs. In Texas, these cases can be prosecuted as intoxication manslaughter. Prosecutors Fail to Prove Single […]
On February 2, 2020, Harris County sheriff’s deputies responded to the scene of a fatal accident on Bammel North Houston Road and Champions Forest Drive. According to the Houston Chronicle, a man in the turning lane of Bammel North Houston Road “attempted to make a left turn onto Champion Forest Drive” on a flashing yellow […]
