# Houston Child Passenger Lawyer | Proven Results **Table of Contents***[*Expand*]* 1. DWI with a Child Passenger Attorney in Houston, TX 2. From Misdemeanor to Felony DWI 3. Felonious Consequences 4. Top DWI Lawyers ## DWI with a Child Passenger Attorney in Houston, TX If you were arrested for **DWI with the presence of a child passenger,**you’re facing a serious criminal charge that’s classified as a felony in the state of Texas. Even in cases when a person is arrested for DWI with child passenger, and have no prior history of drunk driving, they will **still face felony charges**, jail, and an immediate suspension of their Texas Driver License. ### Our Legal Strategy In these situations, having a criminal defense attorney with experience litigating DWI cases will ultimately play in your favor. If we’re able to, we’ll challenge the charge that you were intoxicated in the first place, since that’s based on the officer’s opinion. Secondly, there is always a chance that police officers violated your Constitutional Rights during your arrest. If we determine this was the case; we may be afforded a sharp-angle at dismissal for your case. Finally, even if you were intoxicated, the evidence, collection of such, and training of the individuals involved in the collection, storage, and analysis of said evidence, may be questionable. **Our legal team has over 30 years of combined DWI defense experience, and we leave no stone unturned when it comes to fighting for our clients.** **Accused of a DWI offense in the Houston area? Call Tad Nelson today at [281-280-0100](tel:281-280-0100).** ## From Misdemeanor to Felony DWI Back in 2003, the Texas legislature made changes to [DWI laws in Texas](https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/PE/htm/PE.49.htm/) resulting in stronger punishment for persons arrested for DWI with a child passenger (person younger than 15 years of age) in the vehicle at the time of the criminal offense. ### Criminal Penalties for DWI – Child Passenger Convictions In the past, a case involving **DWI with a Child Passenger** was a misdemeanor offense but is now a State Jail Felony offense. A conviction carries sentencing guidelines which include a **minimum of 180 days up to two years** and a **fine of up to $10,000**. **Learn more about Texas DWI penalties** For a free legal consultation with a child passenger lawyer serving Houston, call [(281) 280-0100](tel:+12812800100) today ## Felonious Consequences If you’re convicted of this form of drunken driving offense, your case will be classified as a felony and you’ll lose some of your rights as a U.S. Citizen. Some of the rights you’ll lose entail voting, participating in jury duty, and practicing your Constitutional Right to bear arms. With skilled legal representation in your corner that will advocate on your behalf, fight for your rights, and challenge the validity of the evidence against you, you may beat the case or get it dismissed. If we can beat the case for you, you’ll have the liberty of putting the matter behind you. ## Top DWI Lawyers Our [DWI lawyers](https://tadlaw.com/) are among the most aggressive, calculative, charismatic, and most appropriately credentialed attorneys in Texas. Attorney Tad A. Nelson and attorney Amber Spurlock head up our legal team**and are among the most respected lawyers in the region.** Both are forensic science scholars, ACS/CHAL lawyer-scientists, in addition to Tad Nelson holding [Board Certification in criminal law](https://www.tbls.org/profile/14906350) from the Texas Board of Legal Specialization®. If you have an upcoming court date and must appear at the Harris County Criminal Justice Center in downtown Houston, and you know you’ll be better off with a studied DWI lawyer on your side, contact Attorney Tad A. Nelson by calling our [downtown Houston DWI law office](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Attorney+Tad+A.+Nelson/@29.7666584,-95.5935283,10z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x8640bf4bc84d2685:0x22a0cbe6716ffb07!8m2!3d29.7612866!4d-95.3613038?shorturl=1/) at [281-280-0100](tel:281-280-0100). Call or text [(281) 280-0100](tel:+12812800100) or fill out our [Free Case Evaluation Form](https://tadlaw.com/contact-us/) to get started Houston Dwi Blog Posts: [Texas Ceremony Honors DWI Officers DWI Texas readers who question whether local authorities are investing more time and money into drunk driving enforcement efforts need only read about...](https://tadlaw.com/blog/texas-ceremony-honors-dwi-officers/) [Texas District Attorney Arrested for DWI DWI Government or public figures implicated in a scandal may take a variety of approaches. 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