Houston Criminal Defense

Attorneys for Criminal Charges & Arrests in Texas

Criminal law as a whole includes any of a number of actions that are prohibited by state or federal law and any legal proceedings related to these. Virtually any person in any walk of life may be in danger of facing criminal charges at some point or another, and in these situations it is important that they seek the assistance of an experienced criminal defense lawyer. Criminal defense is an area of law that involves defending those people who have been accused of criminal offenses, who are under investigation by law enforcement, who have been arrested, or who are facing trial in criminal court. Criminal defense is necessary to ensure that each defendant's legal rights are well-protected throughout the entire legal process.

In criminal cases, the government brings a case against an individual who has been charged with a crime. This differs from civil cases that may involve private entities (persons or businesses) bringing a lawsuit against one another. Prosecutors at local, state or federal levels may bring criminal charges against a person and attempt to secure a conviction against him or her in court. Depending on the unique case, a defendant may be at risk of facing imprisonment in county jail or state prison, fines, community service, probation, driver's license suspension, sex offender registration, and a number of other penalties if convicted.

How a Criminal Lawyer Can Help

Although some may associate criminal defense counsel only with a court trial, legal representation will play an important role at virtually any point in the criminal process - even before charges are formally filed. Part of the services that a criminal defense lawyer will provide may include:

• Representation during police questioning
• Assisting clients in matters involving search warrants and criminal investigations
• Negotiating with the prosecuting attorney for lesser charges or a dismissed case altogether
• Representation in any criminal court proceedings to protect the defendant's Constitutional rights

For help with your criminal charges, contact a Houston criminal defense attorney at Guy L. Womack & Associates today.