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Involuntary Intoxication Manslaughter

I and my best friend had a car accident in March19,1997. We were both intoxicated. I was driving. We were both critically hurt,but after all the surgeries, I survived. My best friend died that same night. I had to stay in the hospital for over 2 months and now I'am handycapped for life. In Jan.25,2000 I was presented with a warrant for Intoxication Manslaughter and was take to prison. Im now out on bond. I was never before presented with any form of charges. What is the punishment for 1st time ofenders? What can I do to get min. jail time? The charge is been done by the state of Texas. I have no criminal record. The parents of my best friend don't want me in jail neither! Iam willing to serve time for my friend's death. Thank you.


Asked on 1/27/00, 12:49 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
David Sergi Sergi and Associates PLLC

Re: Involuntary Intoxication Manslaughter

This sounds like a situation straight from a Kafka novel.

Intox manslaughter is a second degree felony with a range of punishment ranging from 2 years probation to 20 years in prison. It sounds like you are in a prison of your own as it is. The main culprit will be our favorite sanctimonious neo prohibitionists at MADD, a organisation dedicated to punishing those who made a mistake while drinking. They often monitor these cases and remind prosecuters to file cases like this.

As you can tell, I have done battle with these fine folks and would love to take them on again. It seems to me that you have suffered enough. I was involved (in the back ground)with the Cesilee Hyde case in Austin and have been able to get good results for others in a similar situation by pointing out the extent of your injuries, making the state realize that the "victems" parents dont want this pursued and by making them look like a bunch of over zealous tyrants who are looking to further harm you.

If you like you can call me at 512 392 5010 and Iwould be happy to discuss this with you

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Answered on 1/28/00, 12:50 am


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