Services We Provide
•Criminal Defense
•Personal Injury, Accidents & Civil Litigation
Dallas Criminal Attorney
Experienced, Effective Trial Attorney
Whether you decide your case should go to trial or not, make
sure you have an experienced criminal defense trial attorney.
Our criminal defense lawyers know that YOU ARE INNOCENT
UNLESS AND UNTIL THE GOVERNMENT CAN PROVE YOU
GUILTY BEYOND A REASONABLE DOUBT — and we make
sure prosecutors remember that.
Cases are often resolved without a trial. Charges may be
dismissed when your rights have been violated or when
questionable evidence is challenged. When you feel it is in
your best interests to negotiate an agreement with the State,
we will work to minimize the impact on your life. However,
when the lack of evidence demands a jury trial, we will use
our extensive trial skills to aggressively protect your rights.
When the courtroom is the best path to justice, we will argue
vigorously and effectively on your behalf. Our trial skills and
experience speak for themselves.
Have you been charged with a crime?
Contact a criminal defense lawyer now.
(214) 340-4242 or (817)745-4529
The Law Office of Lewis White criminal defense law firm can
help you or a family member in any of these areas of criminal
law:
Criminal Defense: We will aggressively fight to protect your
Constitutional rights and defend any and all allegations made
against you.
DWI / DUI / Drunk Driving Defense: It can happen to anyone.
Social Drinking is NOT a crime. Alcohol related charges can
be expensive and life changing. Let our expertise protect
your rights.
Assault / Domestic Violence: The evidence in domestic
violence and assault cases is often clouded by emotion. We
will protect your rights. Do not speak to any government
official. Let your attorney speak for you.
Theft: If you have been charged with embezzlement,
shoplifting, credit card fraud, or any other theft, we can help.
This is a crime of moral turpitude and your case must be
handled properly to protect your future. This is why
experience matters.
Sexual Assault / Sex Crimes: We know that sex crimes are
often based on false accusations and allegations of assault
and/or abuse. Talk to a lawyer as soon as possible and do
not talk to any government representative concerning the
allegations.
Drugs / Narcotics: If you have been charged with possession,
trafficking of illegal drugs or illegally obtained prescription
drugs, you need an experienced criminal defense attorney to
protect your rights.
Federal Crimes: Federal criminal charges include, but are not
limited to, drug trafficking charges, Internet crimes, bank
fraud, illegal possession of firearms, and healthcare fraud.
Do not speak with anyone, other than your attorney,
regarding your case.
Pornography / Internet Crimes: Internet crimes include child
pornography, identity theft and fraud. Do not speak with
anyone regarding your case. Let your attorney always speak
on your behalf.
Expunctions and Nondisclosures: A criminal record can follow
you for years and severely limit your job, career, and
educational opportunities. Talk to an experienced criminal
defense attorney about your options under Texas law.
White Collar Crime - White collar crimes are not just limited to
'professionals' anymore. If you have been charged with a
white collar crime, you will need experienced and aggressive
attorney representation.
Probation Violations: If you believe a motion has been filed
or your probation officer has filed a motion to revoke your
probation, call us today. We are compassionately commited
to protecting your rights.
Weapons Charges - The weapons law is complex and you
need an experienced attorney to protect your rights.
When you need a strong defense, contact the Dallas/Fort
Worth criminal defense lawyers at Law Office of Lewis White
P.L.L.C.
There are hundreds of thousands of cars, trucks, and other
motor vehicles on the roads in the Dallas/Fort Worth area
every day. Even the most diligent drivers stand a good
chance of being involved in an accident at some point in their
lives.
In some cases, the injuries caused by these accidents are
severe and life-threatening, or even fatal. In other cases, the
accident victims are able to walk away with less severe
injuries. If you've been injured in an accident, whether your
injuries are severe or relatively minor, we can help.
Auto Accidents: More than an Inconvenience
People often find that after an accident, their whole world has
been turned upside down. They may be without
transportation. They may not be able to work. They may not
know where to turn for proper medical treatment. When we
begin representing clients in these types of cases, we
immediately provide a number of services to them. First, we
explain the entire process and answer any questions they
may have. We quickly determine the appropriate insurance
company or companies to contact, and then handle all
communications with them, so that the client doesn't have to.
Accident victims sometimes mistakenly believe that if they are
not "seriously" injured, their claim is not worth pursuing, and
that they should not even seek medical treatment. Nothing
could be further from the
Drunk Driving Accidents have caused an untold amount of
suffering over the years. Thousands of accidents occur every
year for one reason only - because the driver had been
drinking.
The law recognizes the unnecessary tragedy caused by
drunk driving - and so do the insurance companies. When an
accident involves drunk driving, it is usually considered an
aggravating factor by juries, and therefore also by the
insurance companies. An aggravating factor is an aspect of
the case that increases the value of the claim over and above
what it would otherwise be, usually some form of outrageous
behavior which contributed to the accident.
When someone is injured in a drunk driving accident, criminal
penalties will often apply as well as civil damages. The crime
is called "intoxication assault," and is classified as a third
degree felony. The Texas Penal Code defines intoxication
assault as an offense committed by a person who, while
operating a motor vehicle (or a boat, plane or amusement
ride), causes serious bodily injury to someone due to the
intoxication.
Because intoxication assault is a crime, people who are
injured in drunk driving accidents are sometimes able to
recover at least some of their damages from the Texas Crime
Victims' Compensation Fund. This option is most useful when
the drunk driver does not have liability insurance, since the
Fund requires recipients to reimburse any payments if and
when a settlement is received by the victim.
In some instances, the party that supplied the alcohol, in
addition to the drunk driver, can also be held liable for the
injured party's damages. This area of the law is known as
"dram shop liability."
Under the Texas Dram Shop Act, a person who provides,
sells or serves an alcoholic beverage to an individual will also
be liable for the damages subsequently caused by that
individual IF, at the time, it was apparent to the provider of
the alcohol that the individual was obviously intoxicated "to
the extent that he presented a clear danger to himself and
others" and, the individual's intoxication was the foreseeable
cause of the damages suffered.
However, the law also creates a defense to liability for
employers if (1) the employer requires its employees to
attend a commission approved seller training program, (2)
the employee has actually attended such a training program
and, (3) the employer has not directly or indirectly
encouraged the employee to violate the law regarding selling
and serving alcoholic beverages to intoxicated individuals
who otherwise fall within the description in the Texas Dram
Shop Act.
•Criminal Defense
•Personal Injury, Accidents & Civil Litigation
Dallas Criminal Attorney
Experienced, Effective Trial Attorney
Whether you decide your case should go to trial or not, make
sure you have an experienced criminal defense trial attorney.
Our criminal defense lawyers know that YOU ARE INNOCENT
UNLESS AND UNTIL THE GOVERNMENT CAN PROVE YOU
GUILTY BEYOND A REASONABLE DOUBT — and we make
sure prosecutors remember that.
Cases are often resolved without a trial. Charges may be
dismissed when your rights have been violated or when
questionable evidence is challenged. When you feel it is in
your best interests to negotiate an agreement with the State,
we will work to minimize the impact on your life. However,
when the lack of evidence demands a jury trial, we will use
our extensive trial skills to aggressively protect your rights.
When the courtroom is the best path to justice, we will argue
vigorously and effectively on your behalf. Our trial skills and
experience speak for themselves.
Have you been charged with a crime?
Contact a criminal defense lawyer now.
(214) 340-4242 or (817)745-4529
The Law Office of Lewis White criminal defense law firm can
help you or a family member in any of these areas of criminal
law:
Criminal Defense: We will aggressively fight to protect your
Constitutional rights and defend any and all allegations made
against you.
DWI / DUI / Drunk Driving Defense: It can happen to anyone.
Social Drinking is NOT a crime. Alcohol related charges can
be expensive and life changing. Let our expertise protect
your rights.
Assault / Domestic Violence: The evidence in domestic
violence and assault cases is often clouded by emotion. We
will protect your rights. Do not speak to any government
official. Let your attorney speak for you.
Theft: If you have been charged with embezzlement,
shoplifting, credit card fraud, or any other theft, we can help.
This is a crime of moral turpitude and your case must be
handled properly to protect your future. This is why
experience matters.
Sexual Assault / Sex Crimes: We know that sex crimes are
often based on false accusations and allegations of assault
and/or abuse. Talk to a lawyer as soon as possible and do
not talk to any government representative concerning the
allegations.
Drugs / Narcotics: If you have been charged with possession,
trafficking of illegal drugs or illegally obtained prescription
drugs, you need an experienced criminal defense attorney to
protect your rights.
Federal Crimes: Federal criminal charges include, but are not
limited to, drug trafficking charges, Internet crimes, bank
fraud, illegal possession of firearms, and healthcare fraud.
Do not speak with anyone, other than your attorney,
regarding your case.
Pornography / Internet Crimes: Internet crimes include child
pornography, identity theft and fraud. Do not speak with
anyone regarding your case. Let your attorney always speak
on your behalf.
Expunctions and Nondisclosures: A criminal record can follow
you for years and severely limit your job, career, and
educational opportunities. Talk to an experienced criminal
defense attorney about your options under Texas law.
White Collar Crime - White collar crimes are not just limited to
'professionals' anymore. If you have been charged with a
white collar crime, you will need experienced and aggressive
attorney representation.
Probation Violations: If you believe a motion has been filed
or your probation officer has filed a motion to revoke your
probation, call us today. We are compassionately commited
to protecting your rights.
Weapons Charges - The weapons law is complex and you
need an experienced attorney to protect your rights.
When you need a strong defense, contact the Dallas/Fort
Worth criminal defense lawyers at Law Office of Lewis White
P.L.L.C.
There are hundreds of thousands of cars, trucks, and other
motor vehicles on the roads in the Dallas/Fort Worth area
every day. Even the most diligent drivers stand a good
chance of being involved in an accident at some point in their
lives.
In some cases, the injuries caused by these accidents are
severe and life-threatening, or even fatal. In other cases, the
accident victims are able to walk away with less severe
injuries. If you've been injured in an accident, whether your
injuries are severe or relatively minor, we can help.
Auto Accidents: More than an Inconvenience
People often find that after an accident, their whole world has
been turned upside down. They may be without
transportation. They may not be able to work. They may not
know where to turn for proper medical treatment. When we
begin representing clients in these types of cases, we
immediately provide a number of services to them. First, we
explain the entire process and answer any questions they
may have. We quickly determine the appropriate insurance
company or companies to contact, and then handle all
communications with them, so that the client doesn't have to.
Accident victims sometimes mistakenly believe that if they are
not "seriously" injured, their claim is not worth pursuing, and
that they should not even seek medical treatment. Nothing
could be further from the
Drunk Driving Accidents have caused an untold amount of
suffering over the years. Thousands of accidents occur every
year for one reason only - because the driver had been
drinking.
The law recognizes the unnecessary tragedy caused by
drunk driving - and so do the insurance companies. When an
accident involves drunk driving, it is usually considered an
aggravating factor by juries, and therefore also by the
insurance companies. An aggravating factor is an aspect of
the case that increases the value of the claim over and above
what it would otherwise be, usually some form of outrageous
behavior which contributed to the accident.
When someone is injured in a drunk driving accident, criminal
penalties will often apply as well as civil damages. The crime
is called "intoxication assault," and is classified as a third
degree felony. The Texas Penal Code defines intoxication
assault as an offense committed by a person who, while
operating a motor vehicle (or a boat, plane or amusement
ride), causes serious bodily injury to someone due to the
intoxication.
Because intoxication assault is a crime, people who are
injured in drunk driving accidents are sometimes able to
recover at least some of their damages from the Texas Crime
Victims' Compensation Fund. This option is most useful when
the drunk driver does not have liability insurance, since the
Fund requires recipients to reimburse any payments if and
when a settlement is received by the victim.
In some instances, the party that supplied the alcohol, in
addition to the drunk driver, can also be held liable for the
injured party's damages. This area of the law is known as
"dram shop liability."
Under the Texas Dram Shop Act, a person who provides,
sells or serves an alcoholic beverage to an individual will also
be liable for the damages subsequently caused by that
individual IF, at the time, it was apparent to the provider of
the alcohol that the individual was obviously intoxicated "to
the extent that he presented a clear danger to himself and
others" and, the individual's intoxication was the foreseeable
cause of the damages suffered.
However, the law also creates a defense to liability for
employers if (1) the employer requires its employees to
attend a commission approved seller training program, (2)
the employee has actually attended such a training program
and, (3) the employer has not directly or indirectly
encouraged the employee to violate the law regarding selling
and serving alcoholic beverages to intoxicated individuals
who otherwise fall within the description in the Texas Dram
Shop Act.
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