San Antonio Criminal Lawyer

As a San Antonio criminal attorney with more than 35 years of experience in Texas Criminal Defense Law, I will take the time to explain your rights and options so you can make the best choices for you and your family. Unlike most San Antonio criminal lawyers, I built my reputation on success, not the number of cases I take. By limiting the number of clients I represent in court, as a San Antonio criminal attorney, I am able to provide you with more personal attention and spend more time preparing for each individual client I defend. I am available 24/7 to each one of my clients, and make it a priority to return every phone call immediately.

Your San Antonio Criminal Defense

If you have been accused of or arrested for a Criminal offense in San Antonio Texas, let me stand by you throughout the criminal process. I am prepared to fight for you every step of the way, As your San Antonio criminal lawyer, I will not rest until you receive an outcome that is to your satisfaction and in your best interests. 

I would like to help you fight your criminal charges. Please call me so that I may do that. It is what I do - day in and day out, every day, every year. I have been enjoying success for over 35 years in the Texas & Federal courts throughout Texas. From my San Antonio criminal office, I am passionate about my work and will be doing it for years to come.

I have successfully defended hundreds of people who are in a similar situation as yours, I can successfully fight the charges against you. I have had great results, with many people having their San Antonio criminal cases dismissed, reduced to a lesser charge, or found not guilty after a trial.

I understand after an arrest in San Antonio, many people have feelings of despair, hopelessness, and even anger. I am here to tell you that there is hope that your charge will be successfully resolved and even more importantly, that you will make it through this period.

Misdemeanor Criminal Offenses

Under Texas Misdemeanor law, a criminal offense is categorized as either a misdemeanor or felony. But that is only the beginning. While sub-classifications of misdemeanor charges are fairly simple, determining the possible penalties you could face if convicted of a misdemeanor charge gets extremely complicated.

Felony Defense & Case Prep era ti on

Felony law is a unique area of the law. As a San Antonio criminal lawyer, I am adept at exploiting weaknesses in prosecutors' cases, including issues of junk science, credibility, bias, investigation errors and unlawful procedure. I stay up-to-date and familiar with all relevant case law. When clients' rights have been violated, as a felony lawyer, I passionately argue all necessary and applicable pretrial motions to suppress evidence and dismiss charges. I personally write all my own motions and argue all matters in court. As a San Antonio criminal attorney, I prepare all cases as if each case is going to trial. Every case is given the same level of dedication.

Violent Crimes

If you've been arrested for a violent crime in the San Antonio area, contact a criminal defense lawyer in San Antonio. My experience with the development and presentation of the defendant's case in many criminal prosecutions can be a major advantage for you in plea negotiations or at trial.

Violent crimes include:

• Assault and battery, aggravated assault, or attempted murder
• Aggravated battery with a deadly weapon
• Sexual assault and other sex crimes
• Vehicular homicide or involuntary manslaughter
• Domestic violence or violation of an order for protection
• Weapons offenses, including state charges of unlawful possession of a gun or federal felon with a firearm charges
• Armed robbery or carjacking
• Home invasion
• Terroristic Threats

Grand Jury Defense

Unlike state criminal prosecutions that usually begin with an "on the spot" arrest by local law enforcement, federal crimes - especially the major ones involving drug trafficking conspiracies or large-scale fraud - are normally charged by indictment. That means that over a period of weeks, months, or even years Federal agents have been investigating an alleged criminal conspiracy and collecting volumes of evidence against those involved. Only when the case appears to be "air-tight" will an assistant U.S. Attorney working out of the United States Attorney's Office presents evidence to a group of people who are gathered to decide whether you should be charged with a crime. If they decide you should be charged - based entirely on evidence submitted by the government - their decision is drafted into a formal indictment.

Murder Defense

If you or a loved one has been charged with murder or criminal homicide, you should know that:

• Capital punishment or the death penalty results in sanctioned killing by the government
• Murder defense, or working to save the life of someone charged with murder or homicide, demands the highest possible level of legal skill, experience and dedication
• Defense lawyers who handle capital cases are held to the very highest standards in the profession
• The outcome of murder or homicide cases can depend on the result of exhaustive document review and may involve the finest hair-splitting of legal procedure

If you or a loved one has been charged with murder of homicide, you need a murder defense lawyer who is experienced in handling murder defense cases. Experience can be a major advantage in plea negotiations or at trial. You need a San Antonio criminal attorney who will fight aggressively to see that your rights are protected and the integrity of the justice system is upheld.

If you need a San Antonio criminal lawyer who will give you the one-on-one attention, if you do not want to entrust your future and your life to overburdened and underfunded appointed counsel, I am here for you. I will absolutely invest the time and effort necessary to examine every piece of evidence and hold the prosecution to the highest standard of law.

Sex Crimes Defense

In the majority of criminal cases, people are willing to accept the premise of innocent until proven guilty. With sex crimes, however, mere allegations of sexual abuse or rape can convict accused persons in the court of public opinion long before they ever get their day in a court of law.

As part of my overall criminal defense practice, I concentrate on representing people in the San Antonio area, and throughout the state of Texas, who have been accused of sex crimes.

Probation Violation Defense

Probation, parole, and diversion violations can have serious consequences for your record and can set you back in moving forward after a criminal conviction. Violations can affect your insurance, your ability to drive, or could put you in jail. If you were accused of violating your probation or parole, you need a San Antonio criminal attorney who can protect your rights. I can help you mitigate the penalties associated with a violation. I will make sure that your rights are protected and that you can get back on track.

Parole violations Defense

Violating conditions of parole or probation could result in serious consequences. Probation was likely ordered in exchange for a suspended sentence. If you are found to be in violation of the conditions of your probation, you could face the original sentence (e.g. jail time) with additional time tacked on for the violation itself. Parole offers opportunity for individuals in confinement to ease back into the community on early release due to good behavior. However, if you are found to be in violation of parole, you may be sent back to prison for the full amount remaining in your sentence.

Therefore, if you are facing a probation or parole violation hearing, it is critical that you take the matter seriously. Having a skilled San Antonio criminal attorney in your corner can make a dramatic difference in the outcome of the hearing. Rather than you having a sentence reinstated and being returned to confinement, I may be capable of getting the violation allegation dropped or negotiating an alternative penalty, such as house arrest, community service or a work release program.

San Antonio DWI Defense

Drunk driving in San Antonio is a serious criminal offense — especially when you have prior DWI convictions on your record. Although you may have been through criminal justice procedures for your prior drunk driving offenses, this time you are facing felony charges with the potential for real jail time, license revocation and fines. Going further without an experienced San Antonio DWI lawyer can jeopardize your future

Parole Package

To improve chances of release when your sentence or the sentence of a family member is up for review before the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles, you should hire an experienced San Antonio criminal attorney to represent you. While there is no requirement that you have a San Antonio criminal lawyer represent you before the board, statistics show that chances improve when you hire Parole Board Representation. You need a revocation hearing lawyer to create a convincing parole package to present to the members of the board.

Sec. 28.03. CRIMINAL MISCHIEF. (a) A person commits an offense if, without the effective consent of the owner:

(1) he intentionally or knowingly damages or destroys the tangible property of the owner;

(2) he intentionally or knowingly tampers with the tangible property of the owner and causes pecuniary loss or substantial inconvenience to the owner or a third person; or

(3) he intentionally or knowingly makes markings, including inscriptions, slogans, drawings, or paintings, on the tangible property of the owner.

(b) Except as provided by Subsections (f) and (h), an offense under this section is:

(1) a Class C misdemeanor if:

(A) the amount of pecuniary loss is less than $50; or

(B) except as provided in Subdivision (3)(A) or (3)(B), it causes substantial inconvenience to others;

(2) a Class B misdemeanor if the amount of pecuniary loss is $50 or more but less than $500;

(3) a Class A misdemeanor if:

(A) the amount of pecuniary loss is $500 or more but less than $1,500; or

(B) the actor causes in whole or in part impairment or interruption of any public water supply, or causes to be diverted in whole, in part, or in any manner, including installation or removal of any device for any such purpose, any public water supply, regardless of the amount of the pecuniary loss;

(4) a state jail felony if the amount of pecuniary loss is:

(A) $1,500 or more but less than $20,000;

(B) less than $1,500, if the property damaged or destroyed is a habitation and if the damage or destruction is caused by a firearm or explosive weapon;

(C) less than $1,500, if the property was a fence used for the production or containment of:

(i) cattle, bison, horses, sheep, swine, goats, exotic livestock, or exotic poultry; or

(ii) game animals as that term is defined by Section 63.001, Parks and Wildlife Code; or

(D) less than $20,000 and the actor causes wholly or partly impairment or interruption of public communications, public transportation, public gas or power supply, or other public service, or causes to be diverted wholly, partly, or in any manner, including installation or removal of any device for any such purpose, any public communications or public gas or power supply;

(5) a felony of the third degree if the amount of the pecuniary loss is $20,000 or more but less than $100,000;

(6) a felony of the second degree if the amount of pecuniary loss is $100,000 or more but less than $200,000; or

(7) a felony of the first degree if the amount of pecuniary loss is $200,000 or more.

(c) For the purposes of this section, it shall be presumed that a person who is receiving the economic benefit of public communications, public water, gas, or power supply, has knowingly tampered with the tangible property of the owner if the communication or supply has been:

(1) diverted from passing through a metering device; or

(2) prevented from being correctly registered by a metering device; or

(3) activated by any device installed to obtain public communications, public water, gas, or power supply without a metering device.

(d) The terms "public communication, public transportation, public gas or power supply, or other public service" and "public water supply" shall mean, refer to, and include any such services subject to regulation by the Public Utility Commission of Texas, the Railroad Commission of Texas, or the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission or any such services enfranchised by the State of Texas or any political subdivision thereof.

(e) When more than one item of tangible property, belonging to one or more owners, is damaged, destroyed, or tampered with in violation of this section pursuant to one scheme or continuing course of conduct, the conduct may be considered as one offense, and the amounts of pecuniary loss to property resulting from the damage to, destruction of, or tampering with the property may be aggregated in determining the grade of the offense.

(f) An offense under this section is a state jail felony if the damage or destruction is inflicted on a place of worship or human burial, a public monument, or a community center that provides medical, social, or educational programs and the amount of the pecuniary loss to real property or to tangible personal property is less than $20,000.

(g) In this section:

(1) "Explosive weapon" means any explosive or incendiary device that is designed, made, or adapted for the purpose of inflicting serious bodily injury, death, or substantial property damage, or for the principal purpose of causing such a loud report as to cause undue public alarm or terror, and includes:

(A) an explosive or incendiary bomb, grenade, rocket, and mine;

(B) a device designed, made, or adapted for delivering or shooting an explosive weapon; and

(C) a device designed, made, or adapted to start a fire in a time-delayed manner.

(2) "Firearm" has the meaning assigned by Section 46.01.

(3) "Institution of higher education" has the meaning assigned by Section 61.003, Education Code.

(4) "Aluminum wiring" means insulated or non insulated wire or cable that consists of at least 50 percent aluminum, including any tubing or conduit attached to the wire or cable.

(5) "Bronze wiring" means insulated or non insulated wire or cable that consists of at least 50 percent bronze, including any tubing or conduit attached to the wire or cable.

(6) "Copper wiring" means insulated or non insulated wire or cable that consists of at least 50 percent copper, including any tubing or conduit attached to the wire or cable.

(7) "Transportation communications equipment" means:

(A) an official traffic-control device, railroad sign or signal, or traffic-control signal, as those terms are defined by Section 541.304, Transportation Code; or

(B) a sign, signal, or device erected by a railroad, public body, or public officer to direct the movement of a railroad train, as defined by Section 541.202, Transportation Code.

(8) "Transportation communications device" means any item attached to transportation communications equipment, including aluminum wiring, bronze wiring, and copper wiring.

(h) An offense under this section is a state jail felony if the amount of the pecuniary loss to real property or to tangible personal property is $1,500 or more but less than $20,000 and the damage or destruction is inflicted on a public or private elementary school, secondary school, or institution of higher education.

(i) Notwithstanding Subsection (b), an offense under this section is a felony of the first degree if the property is livestock and the damage is caused by introducing bovine spongiform encephalopathy, commonly known as mad cow disease, or a disease described by Section 161.041(a), Agriculture Code. In this subsection, "livestock" has the meaning assigned by Section 161.001, Agriculture Code.

(j) Notwithstanding Subsection (b), an offense under this section is a felony of the third degree if:

(1) the tangible property damaged, destroyed, or tampered with is transportation communications equipment or a transportation communications device; and

(2) the amount of the pecuniary loss to the tangible property is less than $100,000.

 

Remember: Early intervention in your case is often the key to success. I therefore represent clients at the pre-indictment as well as post-indictment stages.

I strongly advise my clients not to discuss their case with anyone, especially the Police or Child Protective Services. These agencies do not want to help you!

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