Rockwall Violent Crime Defense Attorneys
When you are facing a violent crime charge, the fear of losing your family and your future can feel impossible to carry alone. At LBD Law, PLLC, we see each client as a person, not a charge. Our Rockwall criminal defense attorneys listen closely and fight hard for your future throughout the Northeast Dallas metro area.
Violent Crime Charges We Defend In Texas
In Texas, violent crimes generally involve the use or threat of force causing or risking bodily harm to another person. These charges carry some of the harshest penalties in the state. We represent clients in cases that include:
- Assault (including family violence): Intentionally or knowingly causing or threatening bodily injury to another person
- Aggravated assault: Assault with a deadly weapon or causing serious bodily injury
- Robbery or aggravated robbery: Taking property from another person by force or threat during a theft
- Terroristic threat or deadly conduct: Threatening violence to cause fear or recklessly placing others in danger of serious harm
- Injury to a child, elderly or disabled person: Causing bodily harm to a legally protected individual
- Manslaughter: Recklessly causing the death of another person without intent to kill
- Murder: Knowingly or intentionally causing death while intending serious bodily injury
Facing any of these charges without legal support puts your future at serious risk.
What A Violent Crime Conviction Could Cost You In Texas
Violent offenses in Texas are typically prosecuted as felonies. A third-degree felony conviction can carry two to 10 years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000. A second-degree felony carries two to 20 years in prison and the same maximum fine. A first-degree felony conviction can mean five years to life in prison, plus a maximum fine of $10,000. Prior convictions, weapon use and victim vulnerability can all trigger enhanced sentencing, significantly limiting your options.
A conviction follows you long after your sentence ends. It can close doors to employment, disqualify you from housing and permanently strip away your right to own a firearm. For parents, it can affect custody and your time with your children.
Possible Defenses For Violent Crime Charges In Texas
No two violent crime cases are exactly the same. After a careful review of your facts, we may explore defense strategies that include:
- Self-defense or defense of others
- Lack of intent
- Mistaken identity
- Unreliable or inconsistent witnesses
- Unlawful search and seizure
- Inconsistencies in statements
Some clients come to us ready to take a plea. We still examine every angle to determine whether a better outcome is possible. We believe every person deserves a full and honest review before making any decision. That approach never changes.
Start Your Defense With A Team That Truly Fights For You
You are more than your charge, and we will never treat you otherwise. We bring the same level of commitment to every single case, no matter the circumstances. Call our office at 214-304-6640 or reach out to us online today.