When Is DWI a Felony?
A DWI offense may be considered to be a felony under a few conditions. It may be considered a felony offense if it is the individual’s third drunk driving offense. Each subsequent offense is also a felony. DWIs are usually 3rd degree felonies.
A DWI may be considered a 3rd degree felony when the drunk driver injures a fellow motorist. This is known as intoxication assault. A DWI is considered a 2nd degree felony when the drunk driver commits intoxication manslaughter, which means he or she killed a fellow motorist in an accident. Finally, a DWI with a child passenger(child under the age of 15) is a state jail felony.
If you have been charged with felony DWI, contact the San Antonio DWI attorneys of the Law Offices of Chris S. Barnett at 210-587-6464 today.
