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Criminal Defense Attorney Dallas

The State of Texas has a long, proud and well established tradition of law enforcement. The Texas Rangers, created in 1823, is the second oldest state-level law enforcement agency in the US. Along with other state and federal law enforcement agencies, they:

• Protect life and property in general
• Assist local law enforcement
• Specialize in matters of criminal intelligence, such as organized crime
• Apprehend wanted felons

Some of the many crimes that take place in Dallas include:

• DUI/DWI
• Fraud
• Securities Fraud
• Internet and Computer Crimes
• Federal Crimes
• Tax Crimes
• Embezzlement
• Sex Crimes
• Theft Crimes
• Drug Crimes
• Domestic Violence Crimes
• Assault
• Murder

166 Dallas Murders

• Despite aggressive law enforcement, there is a neverending crime stream in Dallas. To give an example, according to the FBI, in 2009, there were 166 murders in Dallas, which is a murder rate of 12.87 per 100,000 people. This is quite high, compared to neighboring Ft. Worth, which had 6.99 murders per 100,000.

If you have been arrested for or charged with a crime in Dallas you will need immediate and aggressive legal representation from a qualified and experienced criminal defense attorney. Once you hire an attorney, it is his responsibility and duty to provide vigorous and effective legal counsel and to do everything in his power to prove your innocence and to mitigate the consequences of the charges. Oftentimes, cases are dropped when a savvy attorney starts asking the right questions and when information and evidence appears that does not support the case. An arrest does NOT mean that you are guilty. You are invited to call our office now for a free consultation, where we will be able to discuss your case with you and explain the offenses and help you understand what you are facing.

Dallas Drug Crimes

Have you been arrested for or charged with a state or federal drug crime in Dallas? The charges may include - but not be limited to:

• Sales
• Trafficking
• Conspiracy
• Manufacturing

If so, you may face severe consequences, including:

• Jail  
• Prison
• House arrest
• Fines
• Supervised release
• Probation  
• Drug treatment programs
• Counseling
• Community service
• Permanent criminal record

As a criminal defendant, it is most important for you to know:

• Police and other law enforcement agencies often make mistakes in their arrests
• An arrest is not proof of wrongdoing
• Similarly, police and other law enforcement agencies often have an implied or stated arrest quota – they actually have arrest goals and often try to “beat” their “fellow officers,” as if it is a contest. Of course, this is vehemently denied – why? Because it is highly illegal and grounds for job termination – as well as criminal prosecution
• Your opportunities in life may be severely limited – or destroyed – if you do not obtain superior legal representation

Dallas Sex Crimes

Sex crimes are relatively simple to allege. All it may take is a spurned, jealous or antagonized lover or girlfriend to accuse you of a sex crime or inappropriate action. Males are usually the defendants in sex crimes cases. Sometimes, however, sex crime victims are males, particularly in an office or professional environment where claims of sexual harassment are made. Sometimes sex charges occur in public or private schools in cases involving underage students and female adult teachers or school employees. In recent years there have been hundreds of sex crime cases involving male priests and underage boys. Many of these cases have been settled in lieu of public disclosure. Millions of dollars have been involved in settlements of this nature.

Q: Is “Homosexual Conduct” actually illegal in Texas? 

A: Yes. And no.

Read on:                                                                             

Homosexual Conduct – Texas Penal Code Statute 21.06:

“A person commits the offense if he engages in deviate sexual intercourse with another individual of the same sex.”

This is a Class C misdemeanor - a fine of up to $500 may be imposed.

HOWEVER, PLEASE NOTE: The United States Supreme Court has declared this as unconstitutional as per Lawrence v. Texas