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Criminal Defense Lawyer Texas
Experienced Criminal Defense Representation Protecting Your Rights and Freedom Facing criminal charges in Texas can be one of the most terrifying experiences of your life. Whether you’re dealing with a misdemeanor or a serious felony, the consequences extend far beyond potential jail time. A criminal conviction can destroy your career, damage your reputation, strain…
Sex Crimes Lawyer Dallas
27 Years of Experienced Defense for Sex Crime Charges in Dallas Being accused of a sex crime in Dallas can destroy your life before you ever step into a courtroom. The moment allegations surface, your reputation faces immediate damage. Friends distance themselves, family members question you, and employers begin looking for reasons to terminate your…
Michael Lowe: Criminal Defense Attorney in Dallas TX
27 Years as a Former Prosecutor Turned Defense Lawyer Here to Defend You Facing criminal offense charges in Dallas can be one of the most terrifying experiences of your life. The moment you’re accused of a crime, everything you’ve worked for hangs in the balance. Your career, your reputation, your freedom, and your family’s…
Grand Jury vs Jury: Indictment and Defense
Grand Jury vs Jury: An overview of Grand Jury Proceedings from a criminal defense lawyer’s standpoint. There are two kinds of juries in Texas: “petit juries” and “grand juries.” In criminal cases, a “petit jury” is selected to serve in a particular trial to decide on the defendant’s guilt or innocence. A “grand jury” never…
Case Results
A Grand Jury returned a No Bill for client on charge of Injury to a Child A Grand Jury returned a No Bill for client on charge of Injury to a Child. On a charge punishable by up to an aggravated ten year sentence, the Grand Jury exonerated client and decided the Rowlett police department…
The Importance of a Probable Cause Affidavit in Texas Criminal Defense
If you asked most criminal defense attorneys to rank the most important documents in a drug possession or sexual assault case, you’d probably hear about the indictment, offense report, lab results, body camera footage, or witness statements. While all of these matter, I believe one document stands above the rest: the probable cause affidavit. As…
Defenses for Solicitation of Prostitution Felony Charges
Arrested for Buying Sex in Texas: Serious Consequences In Texas, anyone arrested for buying sex – or trying to buy sex even if there’s no actual payment or no sex involved – faces a felony conviction with serious time behind bars. Texas was the first state in the nation to boost the crime from a…
Wrong House Raid: Will FBI Be Held Liable for Damages by SCOTUS in Martin?
The increasing reliance on technology as well as mistakes in identifying the proper person before taking action by law enforcement are two growing concerns for more false arrests and even false imprisonment from the perspective of criminal defense attorneys. Right now, SCOTUS is considering a significant case rooted in civil injury law but with resounding…
Arrested for Child Sex Crime of Grooming in Texas
More and more prosecutors across the Lone Star State are prosecuting cases based upon Texas Penal Code §15.032, known as the “Texas Child Grooming Law.” A quick surf through recent news coverage includes grooming arrests, for example, in Arlington; Lubbock; Mesquite; Midland; and San Antonio. The Crime of Grooming: 2023 Criminal Statute It’s relatively new criminal legislation: the crime…
Sex Crimes Defined by State Law in the Texas Penal Code
Sex has been defined by our legislature. The Texas Legislature has characterized various sex acts or sexually-related activity to be illegal. Upon conviction, the accused will be facing punishment for either misdemeanor or felony crimes. Sex crimes can come with severe sentences, including life without parole in some instances. Experienced Texas criminal defense attorneys will…
