Felony DWI Attorney in College Station

Defending Third-Offense DWI, Child Passenger Charges & Intoxication Crimes in Brazos County Since 2001

A felony DWI charge isn’t a more serious version of a standard DWI. It carries mandatory prison exposure, a permanent felony record, and consequences that follow you long after any sentence ends. At Rodriguez & Gimbert P.L.L.C., we’ve represented clients facing serious criminal charges in Brazos County since 2001, and Louis Gimbert has tried felony jury cases in these courts since 1996. That history in Brazos County’s courts isn’t a marketing claim. It’s a practical advantage at every stage of your case.

The Brazos County District Attorney’s Office treats felony DWI prosecutions as priority matters. You need a defense built on familiarity with how those prosecutors work and how Brazos County district court judges handle these cases.

A 15-day deadline to protect your driver’s license begins at arrest. Call us at (979) 559-3599 for a free consultation, available 24/7, before that window closes.

When a DWI Becomes a Felony in Texas

Texas law creates felony-level DWI charges under four primary circumstances, and which one applies to your case shapes every decision that follows.

Third or Subsequent DWI
Under Texas Penal Code Section 49.09, a third DWI conviction is a third-degree felony carrying 2 to 10 years in prison and a fine up to $10,000. A prior DWI conviction from another state counts toward this threshold.

DWI with a Child Passenger
Driving while intoxicated with a passenger under 15 years old is a state jail felony under Section 49.045, carrying 180 days to 2 years in a state jail facility and a fine up to $10,000.

Intoxication Assault
Causing serious bodily injury to another person while intoxicated is a third-degree felony under Section 49.07, carrying 2 to 10 years in prison.

Intoxication Manslaughter
Causing the death of another person while intoxicated is a second-degree felony under Section 49.08, carrying 2 to 20 years in prison.

Every conviction at these levels also brings a license suspension of up to two years. The penalties are severe, and an effective defense requires immediate, focused attention.

Local Court Knowledge That Matters in Brazos County

Our attorneys bring more than 60 years of combined legal experience, and both founding attorneys are Texas A&M graduates with deep roots in the Bryan and College Station community. That familiarity shapes how we approach felony DWI defense here specifically.

Louis Gimbert has tried numerous felony jury cases in Brazos County’s district courts and has handled post-conviction matters, including capital cases. Felony DWI prosecutions run through the Brazos County District Attorney’s Office in the district courts in Bryan. Knowing how that office builds these cases, from bond hearings through plea negotiations and trial, is a concrete advantage. Both Louis Gimbert and Joseph Rodriguez are members of the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association; Louis Gimbert also holds membership in the Brazos County Criminal Defense Association. We represent English- and Spanish-speaking clients, and both founding attorneys speak Spanish.

Speak with a Felony DWI Lawyer in College Station Today

A felony DWI arrest sets multiple clocks running at once, including the 15-day window to request an Administrative License Revocation hearing. Missing that deadline can mean automatic suspension. Contact Rodriguez & Gimbert P.L.L.C. before time runs out.

We offer free consultations and are available 24/7. Call (979) 559-3599 now to discuss your felony DWI charge in College Station with an attorney who knows these courts.