Criminal defense across Denton County and Collin County
Driving While Intoxicated with Child Passenger
Chapter 49 of the Texas Penal Code defines intoxication and alcoholic beverage related offenses.
“Driving While Intoxicated with Child Passenger”, as per § 49.045 of the Texas Penal Code, occurs when a person:
is intoxicated while operating a motor vehicle in a public place; and
the vehicle being operated by the person is occupied by a passenger who is younger than 15 years of age.
An offense under this section is a state jail felony.
Why clients call Tim Powers Law
- Free initial consultation
- Former prosecutor and former judge insight
- Aggressive defense in Denton and Collin County
- Call 940-483-8000
State Jail Felony
Confinement in a state jail for not more than two years and not less than 180 days
In addition to confinement, may receive a fine not to exceed $10,000
Punishment Range State Jail Felony Confinement in a state jail for not more than two years and not less than 180 days In addition to confinement, may receive a fine not to exceed $10,000 Back to Index About Our Firm Contact Us Request a Free Case Evaluation Let Us Put Our Experience to Work for You
We only accept Denton County and Collin County cases.
Yes, I am a potential new client No, I'm a current existing client I'm neither.
Collin County By Appointment Only 972-724-4820 230 East Hunt Street, Suite 101 McKinney , TX 75069
Office locations
- Denton office: 215 West Oak Street, Denton, TX 76201
- McKinney office: 230 East Hunt Street, Suite 101, McKinney, TX 75069
- Plano office: 7200 Dallas Parkway, Plano, TX 75024