DWI Charges & Children
Was a Child in the Car at the Time of Your Houston DWI Arrest?
If you have been arrested for a
DWI in Houston or the surrounding areas and there was a child passenger under
the age of 15 in your car, you may face increased penalties. But, like
all drunk driving charges, such charges can be challenged and the criminal
consequences can be avoided. If you are serious about defending yourself
against these serious charges, enlist the help of an experienced Houston
DWI lawyer.
Attorney Jed Silverman and our highly qualified staff understand that many
alleged child-under-15 DWI offenders and other first-time offenders have
never had contact with the criminal justice system and have no prior criminal
record. We have seen many of these cases, where a family has gone out
for dinner in Houston and Mom and Dad have had a glass or two of wine.
A family whose parent is serving every day of a 180-day DWI sentence is
going to suffer significant upheaval, causing unnecessary trauma for the
children. Our team can put our skill and experience to work for you to
seek a dismissal of these charges.
Involve Our Skilled Houston DWI Attorney
At the Law Offices of Jed Silverman, we defend people against a wide range
of DWI charges, including charges for alleged drunk driving with a child
in the car. These cases often come about due to overzealous policing and
can be challenged like any DWI charges. We may be able to poke holes in
the prosecution's case by demonstrating such factors as:
- Lack of probable cause
- Lack of reasonable suspicion to pull the car over
- Illegal police checkpoints
-
Improper use of
breath test machines
- Faulty or poorly maintained equipment
-
Improper execution of
field sobriety tests
If you have been arrested for a DWI with a child passenger or any form
of child endangerment, we can stand up for your rights. With more than
15 years of legal experience and 3,000 cases handled, our legal professionals
stand ready to provide the best possible defense.
Contact our Houston offices
today at (713) 597-2221.