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Austin, TX Criminal Law Lawyers handle all types of criminal cases in the District, County, JP and Municipal courts in Austin, Texas. Make a Lawyer selection from the list below to find a Lawyer in Austin, Texas.

Criminal Law Lawyers | Austin, TX

Select a Lawyer in Austin, Texas for the following types of legal cases:

Driving While Intoxicated Lawyers
DWI Lawyers
DUI Lawyers
Drug Charges Lawyers
Intoxication Lawyers
Possession of Controlled Substance Lawyers
Marijuana Possession Lawyers
Theft Lawyers
Burglary Lawyers
All Criminal Law Cases

Facing criminal charges is a frightening experience. Even if you've done nothing wrong, trying to talk your way out of a difficult situation with the police can only make things worse. Whether you are accused of drunk driving (DWI), drug possession, theft or any other crime, you should talk to an experienced Texas criminal lawyer immediately. From traffic violations cases to murder, criminal law attorneys handle a broad range of criminal matters. Don't be so foolish as to try your luck in court without an experienced criminal law attorney representing you. This is not the time to be frugal. Some things are worth the money. If you decide to take your chances, good luck. Just remember, we warned you!

Woman Arrested in Houston, Needs Lawyer for Injury to Son

From the Houston Chronicle:

A 23-year-old southwest Houston woman was arrested and charged Sunday with injury to a child, causing serious bodily injury, according to the Harris County District Clerk’s office.

Britni Bereasa Glover is the mother of a 4-year-old boy who was found beaten on Friday and later died, KTRK reports, and her boyfriend is wanted for questioning.

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Man Arrested in San Antonio on Money Laundering Charges

From the San Antonio Express-News:

Bexar County Sheriff's Office deputies Monday night arrested a San Antonio man accused in Harris County of selling fake annuity policies to 69 clients, then stealing more than $200,000 he netted in those sales, according to court documents.

Luther Pierce Hendon, 64, is being held in Bexar County Jail on charges of misapplication of fiduciary property, money laundering and theft by deception. A judge set bail at $1.5 million.

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No information at this time as to any defense lawyers involved.

From the San Antonio Express-News:

Defense attorney Tony Reyes was in the middle of calling witnesses for his client's embezzlement trial last January when, during a jury break, a district attorney's office employee served him with a search warrant signed by a judge in another courtroom.

State District Judge Ron Rangel told Reyes to stand back as a prosecutor then began sifting through documents on the defense table, the attorney recalled Wednesday as he testified at a hearing for his client's motion for a new trial.

The tactic — in which Reyes was named a criminal suspect alongside his client on the search warrant — was so unheard of and shocking that it obliterated his ability to zealously defend his client, he and a large team of attorneys have alleged during sporadic hearings over the past month.

Criminal Law Lawyers: When Do You Need Them?

When considering whether or not you need a Texas Criminal Lawyer, you must understand that there are many different steps in the prosecution of criminal cases. While your right to a lawyer does not attach until you are taken into custody, you may still be in legal jeopardy and in need of a lawyer far earlier than that.

A criminal law attorney can represent you at any stage in the process. Prosecutions typically progress from investigation to arrest to indictment to arraignment, pretrials, motions and all manner of courtroom litigation. The best course of action is to hire a criminal lawyer at the first moment you suspect you may be the target of any kind of legal investigation or prosecution. If you wait until after you are charged to hire a lawyer, it may be too late. By hiring a criminal law lawyer early on, you can be advised as to what the law is and how you might be able to protect yourself. Your lawyer can also advise you on how to handle any contact by law enforcement. A good rule of thumb is never to speak with any law enforcement personnel or government agency without first consulting a lawyer.

The short answer, to the question of when do you need a criminal lawyer, is anytime you believe you have any criminal legal exposure whatsoever. Keep in mind that a good criminal law lawyer may be the only thing in the world to keep your ass out of the clink. Most people try to avoid incarceration. That is why they try to hire the best criminal law lawyer they can, and you should too. Interview several lawyers listed here on this page and pick the best one.