Plano, Texas Manslaughter Defense Attorneys
The trial attorneys at Pelley Law Office, L.L.P. have been coming to the rescue of citizens who are accused of intoxication offenses since 1974. We have over 66 years combined trial experience, and a long and successful track record. If you are under investigation for Intoxication Assault or Manslaughter then you need an experienced attorney because these charges are extremely serious felony allegations.
Serious Felony Criminal Charges
INTOXICATION ASSAULT WITH A VEHICLE generally has the following range of punishment:
- 3rd Degree Felony: 2 to 10 years in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ); Up to a $10,000 fine; or both such fine and confinement.
MANSLAUGHTER generally has the following range of punishment:
- 2nd Degree Felony: 2 to 20 years in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ); Up to a $10,000 fine; or both such fine and confinement.
Use of "Deadly Weapon" in Commission of Offense
Offenses where the state alleges the use or exhibition of a Deadly Weapon are extremely dangerous charges because they are known as a "3(g)" offense. That means it is one of the few offenses that the Code statutorily prohibits the judge from sentencing you to probation if you are convicted at trial.
Proving Intoxication is Very Difficult in Most Cases
It is very easy for a police officer to arrest a citizen for DWI, Intoxication Assault, or Manslaughter. The cop simply has to say that he or she thought you probably were intoxicated. It is much more difficult for the state to convict you. The prosecution must prove that you were intoxicated beyond a reasonable doubt, which is the highest evidentiary standard in the law.
Just because you have been arrested does not mean that you are guilty under the law! Remember that you are presumed to be innocent under the law!
High Blood or Breath Test Results—We Can Help
Do not give up. Just because you provided a blood or breath specimen to the police that was over the legal limit certainly does not mean that the prosecution will be able to prove their case. Since we try more intoxication cases than any other type of case, we know from experience that most State's Expert Witnesses (breath test technical supervisor or the individual that testifies about the blood draw) typically will admit on cross examination that generally the blood alcohol level continues to rise for up to 1 ½ hours after the last drink. It is certainly perfectly legal to consume alcohol, drive your car while under the legal limit, and then have a blood alcohol level above the legal limit after you are driving when the police do a breath test or blood draw an hour or so later. We can help you.
You were probably arrested without a warrant. If so, we can challenge the police officer's justification of probable cause. We can file a Motion to Suppress, which if granted, will probably result in the dismissal of your case!
Contact Pelley Law Office, L.L.P. For Help
We encourage you to contact us immediately if you or someone you care about has been arrested for intoxication assault or manslaughter in North Texas. We know that the sooner we get involved in a case, the more options we generally have for minimizing the potentially devastating consequences.
Your initial consultation with an experienced criminal defense lawyer will be free. Do not wait. Contact us at 972-608-0335 or 903-813-4778 now.
