Legal Question in Criminal Law in Texas

Some one has got alot of problems

You pose a few intresting questions, the answer depends on how the state will charge the driver.Leaving the scene of an accident is a third degree felony. A second DWI is a Class A Misdemeanor. The driver can also be charged with the 2nd degree felony of Aggravated assault with a deadly weapon (a minimum 50% jail time case0.The wife can be charged with making a false report to a police officer, a class B misdemeanor.THese fine folks sound like complete idiots who probably had no insurance. I would press your DA to ensure that any damages you suffered is covered by a restitution order in any plea bargain so that he goes to jail if he does not pay yopu your damages- include reasonable personal injury damages in your demand. The DA should have a victems coordinator availabe. In addition, there is aslo some crime victems compensation money available. Ask the DA.Merry Xmas. Feel free to call if I can help.

You be the judge

Place yourself in the position of a juror or the judge. If the person lies to you in this manner, do you think that you would be more forgiving? If they were insured, be sure to get as much as you can. If he was not insured, contact the DPS to take his license until he makes payment arrangements. If you get a judgment against him from a court, you can keep his license for a while. Restitution as a condition of probation in any criminal prosecution could also be helpful as well as the crime victim's compensation fund (ask your da)