Violent crimes are serious offenses involving a direct confrontation between the alleged offender and the victim. Examples include aggravated assault, robbery, sexual assault, and murder. Because of the nature of these crimes, they are charged as felonies carrying substantial punishments, including decades of imprisonment. A lot is at stake in these matters, and anyone accused would benefit from […]
Category Archives: Criminal Defense
Are you facing possible criminal charges and trying to figure out what the charges are and what they mean? If you’ve received a citation or formal charge, it’s important to understand what the charges mean. A misdemeanor vs. felony in Texas can mean very different consequences, depending on the charge. For judges and prosecuting attorneys, these types […]
Driving while intoxicated (DWI) is one of the leading causes of fatal car accidents in the US. In fact, drinking and driving kills 28 people in the US each day. Over 10,000 lives are lost to drunk driving each year as a result. Is a DWI a criminal offense in Texas, though? What happens if you’re on […]
Driving under the influence has serious consequences, including the loss of your driver’s license. However, a good lawyer can help you keep your rights if you were charged with a DWI. What kind of lawyer should you hire to fight your DWI charge? Your best bet is to go with a criminal defense attorney. In this guide, […]
Felony Theft in Texas In Texas, theft becomes a felony when a specific object was taken, the property was valued at $2,500 or more, or the alleged offender has prior theft convictions. Absent these criteria, the offense is charged as a misdemeanor. CONTACT OUR TEXAS THEFT DEFENSE ATTORNEYS! Now, Texas does not just classify crimes as simply […]
We are happy to share that Attorney Deandra M. Grant was a guest contributor to Attorney at Law Magazine Dallas. Her article, titled ‘COVID Implications for the Criminal Justice System,’ appeared in Vol. 8 Issue No. 1 of the publication and was posted online on March 10, 2021. The article discusses how the COVID pandemic has changed the […]
Texas law provides that, aside from murder or capital murder, the killing of another person can be charged as either manslaughter or criminally negligent homicide. With the latter two offenses, charges arise when the actor did not intend or plan on taking another’s life, but such an outcome resulted regardless. CONTACT OUR TEXAS CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEYS! Manslaughter and […]
In the past 30 years, the number of people sentenced to prison has tripled. Crime rates have increased, prompting the need for more criminal defense attorneys as well. Are you worried about facing time in prison? Start searching for “the best criminal defense attorney near me.” With an experienced defense attorney, you can minimize your sentence. It’s not enough […]
In Texas, drug possession offenses range from Class B misdemeanors to first-degree felonies. This means that if you’ve been accused and are convicted, you could face incarceration and/or fines. Additionally, having a criminal record could subject you to other consequences that adversely impact your life. However, if you’ve been charged with drug possession, suffering the conviction penalties […]
Cocaine and ecstasy are considered serious drugs. Both can severely alter a person’s mental state, affecting their behaviors. To maintain the effects they cause, many people continue to take the drugs, often in higher doses. Because users may constantly seek more and more of either substance, they might engage in criminal behavior, such as theft, to obtain the drug […]