- Child Support
- Spousal Support
- Criminal DefenseNavigating the Texas legal system can be an intimidating prospect and one you should not undertake alone. Hiring an experienced criminal defense attorney allows you to not only protect your rights but also reduce the emotional and financial stress of a pending criminal trial.
- DUI/DWIUnder Texas law, you can be charged with Felony DWI if you have at least two previous DWI convictions. If the court believes that you have a serious problem with alcohol, they may also choose to charge you with Felony DWI for a second offense if you represent a serious threat to yourself or others.
- Wrongful DeathThese penalties also do not include the potential for civil lawsuits brought by the victims and/or their families. Under Texas law, you can be sued for the injury or wrongful death of someone else if you acted recklessly or negligently in causing it.
- Traffic ViolationsTexas law classifies numerous offenses as traffic violations. You can receive a traffic ticket in Fort Bend County for any of the following...
- Sex CrimesUnder Texas law, sex crimes are considered an offense against the person and are defined under Title 5, Chapter 21 of the Penal Code. In the state of Texas, a sex crime may be defined as any of the following...
- FraudTheft can refer to the physical appropriation of property or other assets or the use of fraudulent means to obtain property, such as check or credit card fraud, forgery, extortion, identity theft or embezzlement.
- RobberyA person commits aggravated robbery if during the commission of the crime, he causes serious bodily harm to his victim, uses or displays a weapon or threatens or causes harm to a person who is disabled or over age 65.
- BurglaryTheft, burglary and robbery are serious crimes in the state of Texas. Depending on the value of the items stolen and the circumstances surrounding the crime, you may potentially face significant penalties. If you’ve been arrested and charged with theft or a related crime in the Fort Bend County area, you need to understand what the consequences may be.
- Theft
- MisdemeanorsClass B – If the stolen property in question is valued at more than $50 but less than $500, you may be charged with a Class B misdemeanor. A conviction for a Class B misdemeanor carries a jail sentence of up to 180 days and a $2,000 fine.
- Embezzlement
- Drug CrimesThe Texas Controlled Substance Act establishes the guidelines for what constitutes a drug offense. Typically, drug offenses fall into the following categories...
- AssaultIf you’ve been charged with assault in Texas, you could potentially face some serious consequences, including a lengthy prison sentence. Assault is typically considered to be a violent crime and prosecutors may aggressively pursue the harshest penalty depending on the circumstances of your case. If you’re facing assault charges in the Fort Bend County area, you need to know what to expect.
- MurderIt’s important to note that the statute of limitations varies for different crimes in Texas and for some crimes, such as murder, the statute of limitations does not apply.
- Probation ViolationIf you fail to satisfy any of these conditions, the court may order you to serve the maximum sentence for the original crime you were charged with. You may also face additional penalties for the actual probation violation and any charges stemming from new crimes committed while you were on probation. You may also have to pay court fees, do community service or submit to mandatory counseling.
- Identity Theft
- HomicideChapter 5, Title 19 of the Texas Penal Code specifies the definition of criminal homicide. According to Section 19.01, a person commits criminal homicide if he or she...
- ArsonCauses the death of someone during the commission of another crime, including kidnapping, burglary, robbery, aggravated sexual assault, arson, obstruction or retaliation or terrorist activities
- ShopliftingShoplifting is considered to be a theft offense and is covered under Section 31 of the Texas Penal Code. According to Section 31.03, a theft offense is classified as the appropriation of another person’s property without their consent.
- Forgery
- KidnappingIf you commit certain crimes and use or display a deadly weapon, this is considered an aggravating factor and may result in enhanced charges. For example, if you assault someone and use a deadly weapon to cause bodily injury, the charge may be elevated from a Class B to a Class A felony, which can potentially carry a life sentence. Charges can also be elevated if you use a weapon during the commission of a robbery, kidnapping or sexual assault.
- ManslaughterTexas law creates a unique distinction between intoxication manslaughter and involuntary manslaughter. Generally, prosecutors must be able to prove that the defendant was guilty of causing someone else’s death and knowingly acted in a negligent or reckless manner. In other words, the prosecutor must be able to show that you had a “guilty mind” at the time the crime occurred, regardless of intent.
- ProstitutionMisdemeanor charges may be enhanced if you receive multiple convictions for the same offense. For example, if you’re arrested for prostitution and you have no prior criminal record, you will likely be charged with a Class B misdemeanor. However, if you have prior convictions for prostitution, you may be charged with a Class A misdemeanor of a state jail felony for repeat offenses.
- Extortion
- Personal InjuryBeyond the criminal penalties for aggravated assault, you may also face civil penalties. The victim or their family members may choose to file a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit against you, seeking compensation for medical bills, lost wages, funeral expenses if necessary and pain and suffering. The trial judge may also require you to pay restitution to the victim if convicted.
- Auto Accidents