Felony DWI Lawyer in Athens
Powerful Representation for Your Felony DWI Charge in Henderson County, Surrounding Counties & Northeast Texas
Our own lawyer has served as defense counsel for the criminally accused since 1998, and has a background serving as an Assistant District Attorney, and has deep insight into how to successfully argue for the defense at trial. He is regarded as a highly respected trial lawyer and is often called upon to serve as defense counsel in cases involving felony DWI charges.
When DWI is Charged as a Felony
Driving under the influence is a serious offense and in some cases, the charges will be filed as a felony. Felony charges carry with them a number of extreme penalties, and our aim to help you avoid them.
A DWI can become a felony if any of the following circumstances are relevant in the case:
- The DWI resulted in an accident
- The accident caused serious bodily harm
- The accident caused serious property damages
- The accused has prior DWI convictions
Though many will feel that their previous convictions in DWI cases assures that they will be found guilty, this is not the case. According to our constitution, you cannot be charged with the same exact crime twice, meaning that your previous convictions will have no relevant forbearing in this specific case.
Call Knight Law Office at (903) 459-8590 today.
Hear It From Our Clients
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The best attorney! He is so kind, fast, straightforward, honest, and hard-working. His price is great! Mr. Knight, you just don't know how much I appreciate you and how much you've done for us! Handled everything in the same day.- Prasyla
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Amazing lawyer! He took care of my case and got me exactly what I needed in 24 hours. I had already consulted another two lawyers, and they both told me it wasn't possible. I guess they were wrong because Mr. Knight got it done!- Olim D.
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I violated my felony probation with a DWI. Mr. Knight answered all my calls and got me reinstated ASAP! Seemed like he knew the district attorney and judge pretty well. Definitely the type of guy you want on your side.- Preston
Understanding Potential Penalties
If you have been convicted of three prior DWI offense, you will automatically be facing felony charges. If your felony charge has to do with the other circumstances described above, they could be more severe.
The penalties that could be imposed upon you include:
- Prison term of up to 10 years
- As well as up to $10,000 in fines
You have the right to an attorney, and who you choose is an extremely important decision. Field sobriety tests and breathalyzer tests may are frequently incorrectly administered, with results that can be successfully challenged at trial. The attorney at the firm must review the facts in your case immediately in order to discover the holes in the case to exploit for your defense.
