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ABOUTDWI Cases

Even though DWI’s are misdemeanors, they are one of the more serious infractions against the State of Texas. If you operate a vehicle in a public place while intoxicated, you can be convicted of driving while intoxicated. After being arrested for DWI, you have 15 days from the date of arrest to request a hearing from the Texas Department of Public Safety. If this is not done correctly, then it results in an automatic license suspension, along with other consequences. Oftentimes, the ALR hearing, or Administrative License Revocation hearing can provide valuable information that helps with the litigation of the underlying criminal case, as you can subpoena the officer to testify. DWI’s can result in unforeseen consequences if they are not handled with the utmost care, so be sure to hire an experienced and passionate attorney.

ABOUTFederal Cases

Federal Criminal cases include a wide variety of crimes. They can include anything from Drug Charges, Embezzlement, Money Laundering, Kidnapping, Fraud, or Computer Crimes. The state and federal system are vastly different, so when finding a federal criminal lawyer, it is important to find one that is familiar with the federal system. There are multiple things that need to be considered during a federal case. First, Federal agents have to have had reasonable suspicion or probable cause for a stop. Next, they have to have had reasonable suspicion to detain, along with probable cause to arrest. If a warrant was involved, then the warrant has to be valid. Finally, the federal government has to have sufficient proof to prove their case beyond a reasonable doubt.

ABOUTAssault Cases

A Felony or misdemeanor assault conviction can affect anything from your immigration status to your freedom. Prosecutors are typically very aggressive in these particular cases, and oftentimes, they are assigned to special divisions and prosecutors as well. A common misconception clients have is that if the complainaint does not want to pursue charges, or signs an affidavit of non-prosecution, the charges will be dismissed. Oftentimes, the case still proceeds despite the above circumstances. If you are accused of assault, or family violence in the state of Texas, it is important to retain an experienced defense attorney that is familiar with the penalties for such a crime.

Texas Penal Code, Title 5, Chapter 22 states that an assault occurs if a person

Intentionally, knowingly or recklessly causes bodily injury to another person, including the person’s spouse
Intentionally or knowingly threatens another person with imminent bodily injury, including the person’s spouse
Intentionally or knowingly causes physical contact with another when the person knows or should reasonably believe that the other will regard the contact as offensive or provocative.

Domestic assault, or what is more commonly known as domestic violence, covers assault against a former or current partner, a spouse, a family member, or someone that lives in the household of the defendant. Family violence is punishable as a class A misdemeanor that includes county jail time of up to one year and a fine of $4,000.

Texas also punishes continuous violence against the family, as well as aggravated domestic assault. Continuous Violence against the family is when a defendant is accused of 2 domestic assaults in 12 months. These assaults do not have to be against the same victim, and they do not have to result in arrests or convictions. Continuous violence against the family is a third-degree felony, which is punishable by 2 to 10 years in prison, and a fine of up to $10,000. Aggravated domestic assault is when the assault involves a weapon, or when the assault causes serious bodily injury. Aggravated Domestic assault is a first-degree felony in Texas, punishable by up to 5 to 99 years in prison, and a fine of up to $10,000.

ABOUTDrug Possession Cases

If you have been charged with a drug offense, it is important to retain a knowledgeable and experienced defense attorney. For a drug charge to be dismissed, an attorney must understand the laws governing searches and sezisures, as well as the affirmative ties and links of the defendant to the drugs.

In Texas, there are many different types of drug crimes that one can be charged with.

Possession of Controlled Substances is one of the most common crimes to be charged with in the state of Texas. Controlled substances include LSD, ecstasy, crystal meth, ketamine, hydrocodone, oxycodone, methamphetamine, heroin, and synthetic drugs. Depending on the amount of the substance found, and the substance found, someone charged with possession of a controlled substance can face up to 180 days to 99 years in jail, as well as up to a $250,000 fine.

Cocaine Possession carries some of the harshest penalties for a criminal charge in Texas if the quantity found is over 400 grams. The punishment range in Texas for possessing over 400 grams of cocaine is 10 to 99 years or life in prison.