Driving While Intoxicated (DWI)

DWI is one of the most preventable and aggressively enforced crimes in Texas. DWI, or driving under the influence, can result in severe penalties with repercussions that can last years. If you have been charged with a DWI, DUI or any other crime in Bryan-College Station, or elsewhere in Texas, be sure that you have an experienced lawyer in your corner. Our lawyers are able to walk you through every step of the process, from arrest and posting bond, to trial or plea bargain.

To schedule an appointment with a lawyer to discuss your case, call (979) 846-9608 or contact us online.

Drug Charges

In Bryan-College Station, or elsewhere in Texas, whether you are arrested for the possession of a small amount of marijuana or you are charged with a more serious drug-related crime, you may face significant criminal penalties that will impact the rest of your life. Our lawyers will thoroughly review your arrest and the events that led up to it, as well as any search and gathering of evidence, to determine whether the police violated your Constitutional rights during the process. If so, our lawyers will fight to get that evidence dismissed and to defend your rights.

If you have been charged with a drug offense or believe that you are about to be charged with one, contact us at (979) 846-9608 or contact us online today to schedule an appointment for an initial consultation.

Property Crimes

Property crimes cover a wide variety of criminal offenses in Bryan-College Station and throughout Texas. The dollar value of the crime or the amount of property damage that occurs is often the determining factor in the prosecutor's decision to charge a suspect with a felony or a misdemeanor. Furthermore, if a theft or property crime is committed across state lines, federal prosecutors may take over the case, increasing the risks and severity of the possible punishments. Restitution can play an important role in resolving theft and property crime cases.

To schedule a confidential consultation to discuss your case, call (979) 846-9608 or contact us online today.

Weapons Charges

Most weapons charges in Bryan-College Station and throughout Texas carry the prospect of incarceration and expensive fines. Additionally, depending on your criminal history, conviction on a weapons charge may result in your being prohibited from owning a gun in the future. Even if you were carrying a concealed weapon without a permit, don't assume there is nothing you can do. Getting an attorney involved early on in a weapons case can make a big difference later on, especially where the illegal sale or purchase of weapons is involved.

To schedule a confidential consultation to discuss your case, call (979) 846-9608 or contact us online today.

Family Violence

In Bryan-College Station and throughout Texas, cases involving family violence often undergo increased scrutiny by prosecutors, courts, and the public. Being able to present the context within which the alleged assault took place can make a drastic difference in the outcome of a case. With your consent, we hire psychologists and other medical experts when the effects of medication, post-traumatic stress disorder, or other psychological conditions are involved.

Charges involving family violence include:

• Defending/Obtaining Protective Orders and Violations of Protective Orders
• Fights at parties
• Domestic violence/dispute (violence between spouses, family members, roommates or those who have or had a dating relationship)
• Assaulting a police officer
• Spousal abuse

When the police arrive, those present may mistakenly blame you for starting a fight when you were only defending yourself. And, in many instances, police will arrest everyone involved and let the prosecutor sort out the rest later. Investigating the circumstances around an alleged assault, collecting eyewitness statements, and reviewing police reports, help us tell your side of the story. In explaining the circumstances surrounding your arrest, our lawyers may be able to persuade the prosecutor to drop or reduce the charges against you.

Before you talk to police, talk to a lawyer. To schedule a confidential consultation to discuss your case, call (979) 846-9608 or contact us online today.

White Collar Crimes

In Bryan-College Station and throughout Texas, white collar crimes, like fraud, mortgage fraud, securities fraud, embezzlement, computer and internet crimes, health care fraud, and identity theft, involve serious ramifications for those who are convicted. Given that many white collar crimes involve complex legal issues and lengthy criminal investigations, it is important that you protect your rights by obtaining legal representation. Our lawyers appreciate the seriousness of these charges and will work hard to prepare a strong defense to protect your rights. During the investigation or after charges have been filed, our lawyers will work closely with you to reduce or eliminate the penalties you are facing.

To schedule a confidential consultation to discuss your case, call (979) 846-9608 or contact us online today.

Probation Violations / Revocations

In Bryan-College Station and throughout Texas, when you have already been convicted of a crime and have since been released from confinement, you may find that you are still dealing with numerous consequences in the form of probation. You may also find yourself facing charges for a probation violation.

Our lawyers understand that many aspects of probation are unclear or incredibly easy to miss. Unfortunately, probation officers and departments are quick to enforce the terms of probation, even if your violation was the result of an accident or mistake.

Probation Violations and Probation Hearings

Even one single violation can lead to a probation hearing and potential consequences. In Bryan-College Station and throughout Texas, common probation violations include:

Do not attend a probation revocation hearing alone. If you do, you will likely find yourself facing consequences ranging from a longer probation period, stricter rules or even imprisonment. With an experienced attorney by your side, you have a better chance of reducing the potential consequences or seeking other sentencing options.

Call (979) 846-9608 or contact us online today to schedule a confidential consultation to discuss your case.

Appeals

The ability to mount a successful civil or criminal appeal in Texas or federal courts is very different from arguing the original case. The Appellate Court requires that an appeal prove "the law of the case"; that is, no additional evidence will be allowed and the appeal is decided based on procedural elements that caused vital evidence to be either allowed or rejected in the original trial.

Call (979) 846-9608 or contact us online today to schedule a confidential consultation to discuss your case.

Expunctions / Sealing Records

In Bryan-College Station, and throughout Texas, under certain circumstances, past arrest and conviction records can be cleared through a process called expunction (also known as expungement in other states). The rules that govern when and how a record can be cleared are complicated. Convictions can be set aside only in certain circumstances and after certain statutory waiting periods.

Our lawyers are familiar with the methods available for clearing different types of records, and other procedures for dealing with a criminal record that cannot be expunged, including :

• Sealing of juvenile records
• Obtaining orders of non-disclosure
• Expungement of certain Class-C misdemeanors
• Setting aside convictions after completion of probation
• Applying for pardons

Generally, if you were found not guilty of a crime or your case was dismissed, you will be eligible to clear your record if you follow the proper procedures. Once your record is expunged, it cannot be used by any government agency and you can deny the arrest or charges under oath.

If your criminal charges were resolved through deferred adjudication and you have completed probation, you may be able to obtain an Order of Non-Disclosure. The government will then be prohibited from disclosing your criminal conviction.

If you or someone you know wants to erase an arrest or conviction, call (979) 846-9608 or contact us online today to schedule a confidential consultation to discuss your case.