DWI Felonies

Houston Defense Lawyer for Felony DWI Charges

No matter how you put it, felony DWI charges are serious in Texas. And when you have been charged with a felony DWI, we also take your case very seriously. The Law Offices of Ned Barnett is one of Houston’s premier DWI defense law firms, dedicated to success – even when charges are at their most severe.

Conviction in Texas for felony DWI can result in two to 10 years of prison time and a fine of up to $10,000. The Texas Penal Code classifies several different circumstances as felonies:

• Third offense (or more) DWI
• Intoxication assault
• Intoxication manslaughter
• Driving while intoxicated with a child younger than 15 in the car

Ned Barnett is well qualified to handle serious felony DWI cases. Mr. Barnett is an attorney with more than 20 years of experience in handling criminal law. He served as a state prosecutor in the Galveston County Criminal District Attorney’s Office and as a federal prosecutor for the Department of Justice with the Assistant United States Attorney’s Office in Houston. His prosecution experience helps him understand how prosecutors think. Mr. Barnett uses that understanding to create a strong felony DWI defense for you.

Mr. Barnett is a founding member of the National College for DUI Defense. He is certified by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to administer standardized field sobriety tests. He is also a certified breath test operator and maintenance technician on the Intoxilyzer 5000 breath test machine.

Treatment for Alcoholism and Addiction

For some people, a felony DWI charge can mean hitting rock bottom. But it can also be a chance to turn things around. Sometimes, a DWI charge motivates people to seek treatment for alcoholism or addiction. At the Law Offices of Ned Barnett, we can help you get a drug and alcohol evaluation and find a treatment program that is right for you. Seeking treatment may also be a way to help you achieve more favorable results in your DWI case.

Have you been charged with felony DWI? Talk to a Houston law firm that can take serious action. Talk to the Law Offices of Ned Barnett by calling 713-222-6767 or toll-free at 800-338-8070. You may also complete our online intake form.