Q. What do I do if I am arrested?
A. In order to protect your rights, it is imperative that you contact a lawyer as soon as it is practicable. For the purposes of giving a lawyer a full and complete explanation of what happened, our attorneys recommend you keep extensive notes about the circumstances leading up to the arrest, the arrest itself, and the events following the arrest.
Q. Do I have to talk with the police or other law enforcement after I have been arrested?
A. A person who has been accused of a crime has the right to remain silent and a right to have an attorney present when being questioned by law enforcement.
Q. What is the difference between a misdemeanor and a felony?
A. In Texas, misdemeanors are considered to be less serious crimes than felonies. Misdemeanors include Class A, Class B, and Class C. The range of punishment and sentencing options vary from one category to another.
Felonies are more serious crimes with longer sentencing options.
Q. How can I get my record expunged?
A. In order to expunge your record it is necessary that you hire a competent attorney. If you would like to have a misdemeanor expunged, you must have been acquitted of the misdemeanor or the case must have been dismissed. To expunge a felony, it is necessary that the offense was not true billed or the accused was found not guilty.
Q. How can I get my record sealed?
A. To be able to seal a criminal record the client must have not been convicted of an aggravated sexual assault crime and must have not been arrested or convicted within the preceding two years.
Q. What do I do if I am pulled over on suspicion of driving under the influence?
A. Ask the officer if you are free to leave. When the officer says no, your best answer iss: “Since I am under investigation, I refuse to answer any questions or perform any test without the presence of my lawyer. Remember be polite but be firm. Silence is golden—don’t admit you are intoxicated.
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