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Are You Facing Charges for DWI with a Child Passenger?

By Zendeh Del Law Firm  Jan. 13, 2011 3:20p

While DWI charges alone are extremely serious and can have very costly penalties for either a person's freedom or finances, it is possible to face even more severe charges if while intoxicated and operating a vehicle, the driver charged also has a child under 15 years of age as a passenger in the vehicle. The laws against this crime exist in order to protect child passengers who are usually unable to make informed decisions regarding entering a vehicle with an intoxicated adult, or are unable to act on that decision. If you are arrested or charged for driving while intoxicated with child passenger you should acquire legal aid from an experienced Plano DWI attorney immediately to improve your chances of winning your case or reducing your charges.

The biggest problems with these criminal offenses are that not only do they potentially cause you to suffer severely harsher DWI penalties, but you can face additional court time if the child belongs to you and your parenting ability comes into question. The additional criminal penalties for driving while intoxicated with a child passenger include a potential for many years in prison as well as huge fines, especially if the driver has a history of multiple DWI convictions. The best defense in these types of cases will usually consist of challenging DWI evidence as well as the legality of a police stop.

DWI with Child Passenger Lawyer in Plano

If you have been arrested or charged for a DWI with child passenger your freedom and future could be at stake. Without the aid of an experienced attorney you could very likely be facing harsh criminal penalties and a serious criminal conviction on your record. At the Zendeh Del Law Firm we can analyze your case and help you understand your best available options, including if there is a way that we can have your charges reduced or dismissed.

Contact a Plano Driving While Intoxicated with Child Passenger Attorney at our firm today if you have been arrested in the Plano area!

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