Texas Criminal Defense FAQ

Criminal Attorneys in Houston, Texas

How do my constitutional rights affect criminal court proceedings? The U.S. Constitution provides Americans with protection in a number of ways. For example, defendants and the accused are offered protection from unreasonable search and seizure, and are given the right to legal counsel, to refuse to testify against themselves, to a trial by jury, and to confront their accusers. All of these matters will directly affect a criminal case and the court process. It is the job of a criminal defense attorney to ensure these rights are upheld every single step of the way.

What is an unreasonable search and seizure? While particular variants of what is deemed lawful and unlawful search and seizure will vary from state to state, the general rule is that law enforcement must have probable cause to conduct a search. They must have a valid warrant or must have sufficient reason to believe criminal activity is occurring. For example, going out of the boundaries of a warrant and finding evidence or conducting a search of one’s property or person may be grounds to have the evidence that was obtained suppressed, so it cannot be used as direct evidence against the defendant in court.

What is a felony? A felony is a criminal offense that may be punishable by imprisonment in a state correctional facility, usually for a minimum term of 1 year.

What is a misdemeanor? A misdemeanor is a lesser offense than a felony and is a crime that is typically punishable by up to 12 months in a county correctional facility.

What types of cases does your firm handle? Guy L. Womack & Associates handles all types of criminal cases throughout Houston and the surrounding areas in Texas, including:

Contact a Houston criminal defense lawyer at Guy L. Womack & Associates today!