Whether an individual is charged with a felony or a misdemeanor, it is always important to get an aggressive criminal defense lawyer. Drug charges and DUI’s can result in jail time and a permanent criminal record. With the help of an aggressive criminal defense in Tyler, TX, an individual will get a better outcome to their case.
Public defenders are great to have if an individual is indigent, but unfortunately, they are paid by the same government agency that is paying the prosecution. In addition, public defenders usually have many clients to represent and do not have the time that is needed to devote to each case. A private attorney is concerned about their reputation and their wins and losses of the cases they represent.
Drug Charges
Texas lawmakers recently increased the penalties for drug charges in Texas. One conviction of a drug charge can be classified as a misdemeanor and have serious penalties that could be enhanced in the future if there are additional convictions. A conviction can also affect an individual’s ability to be employed or have access to financial aid to further their education.
There are many types of drug offenses in Texas including:
* Possession of drug paraphernalia
* Manufacture and distribution of a controlled substance
* Drug conspiracy
* Drug trafficking
* School Zone drug offenses
* Prescription drug charges
* Illegal anabolic steroid charges
* And many others.
* Sex Crimes
A conviction of a sex crime could result in an individual registering with the police station in every place they live. An individual who is convicted of a sex crime will never be free from everyone in the community knowing they committed a sexual crime and were convicted. With the help of a criminal defense in Tyler, TX, weak evidence will be tossed out of court and the lawyer will provide aggressive representation to limit the amount of impact a sex crime charge will have on the person’s life.
The Law Office of Holmes & Moore P.L.L.C. have years of experience representing clients in Tyler, Texas and surrounding areas with aggressive criminal representation. Your future is at stake with a criminal conviction and an aggressive lawyer will help you receive the best possible outcome to your case. Visit our Google+ page for more details.
