You may have reached this webpage because you or your loved one is facing criminal charges in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. Dealing with criminal charges can be scary and frustrating but you need to understand that every decision you make regarding you and your criminal case will have consequences. Criminal convictions can have a disastrous effect not only in the short-term, but also in the long-term.

What can a criminal defense attorney do for you?
You need to be able to foresee the possible consequences of each decision made during your case. That’s what your attorney does. We pride ourselves on doing this effectively. We make sure every client receives the same solid representation regardless of the type of case. If you have a pending criminal case call our office.

We believe in truth and knowledge here at our law firm in Arlington, Texas. As such, we have compiled some of the most common questions we have seen here in Arlington, Mansfield, Fort Worth, and Dallas. Read on for some general information.

What if my relative is already in jail?
If your relative is still in jail it can make the case more complicated and you may have to get a bond. If a person is detained by the Arlington Police Department, Dallas Police Department or Fort Worth Police Department, you should find a lawyer or attorney who practices criminal defense in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. You could contact us and we would be happy to help.

After you start looking for an attorney, you need to find out exactly where the person is being detained. There are many private and county jails that serve as temporary holding facilities for people who will eventually be brought to trial. Most city jails will transfer the inmate to one of three main holding facilities—Lew Sterrett Jail in Dallas, Texas; Tarrant County Jail in Fort Worth, Texas and Mansfield Jail in Mansfield, Texas. If you do not know where your relative is being jailed, feel free to visit Our Law Firm page on these jails.

When you find your relative tell them to stay strong and not to make any more statements till he has an experience criminal defense attorney. If he or she does talk to the police, they may end up hurting themselves and hurting their case.

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Ever wondered what happens if you decide to ignore your speeding ticket? If you ignore your ticket, you most likely will face an additional criminal charge and a warrant will most likely be issued for your arrest. If this happens, you need to navigate some complicated legal mazes. If you have a warrant in Arlington, get it resolved. There is no reason you should have to be worried about Arlington police officers arresting you.

A good Arlington, Texas attorney will give you all the options that are available to you. Once you hear all the options regarding your warrant, you can make an educated decision on how you want to proceed. Here at Our Law Firm, we specialize in helping you clear your warrants while paying the lowest fine possible.

Other than a warrant, being issued what else can happen?
Sometimes if you decide to ignore your ticket and a warrant is issued, your driver’s license can be suspended and you can actually face surcharge penalties. Surcharge penalties are fines that the State of Texas requires you to pay before they will issue your driver’s license.

How can I check if I have a warrant in Arlington, Texas?
To check and see if you have a warrant through the Arlington Municipal Court visit here. Before just paying the warrant you need to talk with an attorney to see if you can get the fine lessened, the warrant removed and any other available options.

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The Arlington Municipal Court gives this option to most people. In Arlington, Texas, a prosecutor may offer this option to you. It usually means that they will make you pay a high fine and put you on 90-day probation period (within the City of Arlington). If you do not get another ticket within the City of Arlington during those 90 days, the court will dismiss your speeding or moving violation and it will not be on your record. But if you are convicted of another speeding violation, then most likely the court will not dismiss your ticket and it will go on your record.

If you have an attorney, they can usually reduce the fine and see about possible reducing the length of probation.

Is deferred adjudication a good option for me?
Well, it depends on the facts surrounding your case. For example, if you get a speeding ticket in Arlington, Texas and agree to defer adjudication, it could be a good or bad decision for you. If you live in Austin and will never travel through Arlington, you do not have to worry about getting a ticket and violating your probation. But if you live and work in Arlington, then you may be putting yourself more at risk of violating your probation.

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The term “beat” depends on what your ultimate goal is for your ticket. We are experts at dealing with moving violations in Arlington, Texas. We have all sorts of clients with different goals. Some Arlington citizens are willing to pay a small fine and keep it off his or her record. We also see clients who want to go all the way to trial and will not settle until they have his or her day in court.

The option is always yours and not your attorney’s.

If you call us, we will listen to what you want to do. We will then tell you the best way to accomplish this plan. If you are not sure, we will spell out every single option available, so you can make an educated decision. From there will sit down and game-plan with you. We will do everything in our power to make sure that you get the result you want.

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