The Law Offices of Richard C. McConathy | Denton
A DWI charge in Denton, Texas can drastically affect your life and the lives of your loved ones. Severe repercussions for a DWI conviction can result in a possibly permanent criminal record, loss of driver’s license, loss of insurance, jail or prison time and/or steep fines.
The attorneys at The Law Offices of Richard C. McConathy will fight for you and your family so you can start to put your life back together as soon as possible. Every case is different so the law firm utilizes dozens of different tactic to defend their clients. You attorney will help you choose you want to proceed with your case and you obtain an occupational license, if necessary, submitting a plea bargain or going to jury trial.
Denton DWI Lawyer
Richard C. McConathy has extensive experience as a criminal defense attorney defending individuals who have been charged with DWI offenses throughout Denton and the surrounding areas since the law firm was created in 2002. The attorneys at The Law Offices of Richard C. McConathy have defended thousands of DWI cases, with many resulting in dismissals or acquittals. The lawyers at The Law Offices of Richard C. McConathy also represent individuals who have been charged with family violence or white collar crimes.
The lawyers of The Law Offices of Richard C. McConathy defend individuals in the following DWI areas and matters associated with DWI:
Denton Driving While Intoxicated
Driving while intoxicated can also be known as driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, DUI, DWI or drunk driving in Denton. The state prosecutor has the highest burden of proof, beyond a reasonable doubt, to show the defendant violated each element of DWI in order to convict the alleged offender. The prosecutor has to prove the alleged offender drove a motor vehicle on a public road while intoxicated.
Intoxicated is defined in Texas as having a blood alcohol concentration level of .08 or higher or being unable to use normal mental or physical faculties from the use of drugs and/or alcohol. In order to result in a conviction, these elements have to be shown beyond a reasonable doubt for every intoxication offense, including intoxication manslaughter, intoxication assault, felony DWI, first DWI, second or subsequent DWI or DWI with a child passenger.
An arrest and charge for DWI does not have to result in a conviction in Denton. The attorneys of The Law Offices of Richard C. McConathy will make every to find defenses or mitigating factors to your charges to help you avoid the most serious penalties and repercussions to your alleged offenses, including jail or prison sentences, fines, surcharges, a criminal record, ignition interlocking devices and licenses suspensions.
Denton Legal and Law Enforcement Resources
Denton County District Clerk – This site provides information to individuals who have questions about the judicial system in Denton County. Defendants who have been charged with a felony DWI access their case information at this site. The criminal courthouse is located at:
Denton County Courts Building
1450 E. McKinney St.
Denton, Texas 76209
Phone: (940) 349-2200
Texas Constitution and Statutes – Penal Code – This link is the Texas Statutes, which defines all driving while intoxicated (DWI) offenses in Texas, in addition to the penalties if convicted. Specifically, Chapter 49 of the Texas Penal Code lists all intoxication offenses.
Denton Police Department – The Denton Police Department (DPD) serves the citizens of Denton by resolving problems, reducing fear, preserving the peace and enforcing the law. The Denton Police Department is located at:
Denton Police Department
601 E. Hickory St.
Denton, Texas 76205
Phone: (940) 349-8181
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The Law Offices of Richard C. McConathy | Denton DUI Attorney
Contact The Law Offices of Richard C. McConathy today for a consultation about your alleged DWI offense throughout Denton in Texas. Richard C. McConathy is an experienced Denton DWI attorney who will make every effort to achieve the best possible outcome for your particular situation. Contact The Law Offices of Richard C. McConathy at (972) 445-4300 for a consultation about your alleged DWI offense throughout Denton and the surrounding cities of Fort Worth, McKinney, Irving and Dallas.