Intoxication Manslaughter

Texas Lawyer Defending People Accused of Serious DWI Crimes

Under the Texas penal Code, intoxication manslaughter is an offense that occurs when a person operates a motor vehicle while intoxicated and, while doing so, accidentally or mistakenly kills someone else. Allegations of intoxication manslaughter or intoxicated assault is a felony of the second degree and require an aggressive experienced defense attorney to protect your rights and your future. At the Houston Law Offices of Ned Barnett, we have the qualifications necessary to get the best possible results for clients accused of intoxication manslaughter.

We Know the Prosecution - We Make Them Prove Their Case

When the state accuses you of intoxication manslaughter, the prosecution must prove the person charged was intoxicated, and operating a motor vehicle at the time and the driving caused a death. Unfortunately it does not matter that the person never intended to hurt anyone or in legal terms, that he or she lacked the “mens rea: to hurt anyone.

At the Law Offices of Ned Barnett our founding attorney, Ned Barnett began his legal career as a state prosecutor in the Galveston County Criminal Distinct Attorney’s Office and then served as a federal prosecutor for the Department of Justice with the U.S. Attorney’s Office. This experience prior to defending people gave him an in-depth perspective on just how a prosecutor thinks. As a defense attorney this experience serves as an advantage to our clients because we know the weaknesses in the prosecution’s cases and we know how to get our clients the best possible results at trial.

This Can Happen To Anyone

Everyone has made a bad decision at some point in their lives, perhaps even driving after we have had too much to drink, but have not had any harmful legal repercussions. If you are faced with charges relating to a intoxicated assault or manslaughter it is of the utmost importance to hire a defense attorney who is dedicated to getting you the best results.

At the Law Office of Ned Barnett, we understand how difficult and confusing being charged with intoxicated manslaughter can be for people. Our clients are often good people – professionals, parents, husbands and wives – who just made a mistake or who were wrongly accused of a crime they did not commit. In the State of Texas people convicted of a intoxicated assault or intoxicated manslaughter can be sentenced to jail, hefty fines, restitution and license revocation. An experienced defense attorney from the Law Office of Ned Barnett will fight to keep you out of jail and with your family. We stand by our clients to make sure they get the best defense possible under Texas law.

Hire an Experienced Criminal Defense Attorney to Defend You and Your Rights

Ned Barnett has been defending individuals accused of drunk driving related crimes since 1994 in and around the Houston area. At the Law Offices of Ned Barnett we provide strong and effective defenses because we have the experience necessary to achieve favorable results. Contact our Houston law offices today by calling 713-222-6767 or toll-free at 800-338-8070.