Houston Violent Crimes Defense Attorney
Overview of Violent Crimes
Texas is known nationwide for its harsh penalties for violent offenders. Violent crimes can threaten the rest of your life and result in life-long prison sentences or the death penalty. Being charged with a violent crime is a very intimidating experience and the emotional stress experienced by both you and your family can be devastating. The police and prosecution will aggressively pursue their case against you and seek the harshest penalties available to them under the law.
It is absolutely critical that you contact a skilled and experienced Houston criminal defense attorney as soon as you possibly can to aggressively protect your rights and your future. The attorney at Jim Medley & Associates, P.C. is devoted to defending the rights of the accused in criminal cases. When your future is at stake, don't rely on a lawyer that dabbles in various aspects of the law. You need someon e who understands criminal law - a hard-hitting attorney from the firm that understands the process and can tactfully negotiate with the prosecution for reduced charges or effectively defend you at trial if necessary.
A violent crime is a criminal offense involving either the use of force or the threat of force and covers a wide range of criminal acts. The US Department of Justice identifies five categories of violent offenses:
In drug crime cases or theft crime cases, any element of a violence that took place can result in more serious charges and unforgiving penalties. Mr. Medley understands what you are facing and will compassionately take the time to listen to the exact circumstances of your case, investigate, and work closely with you to help determine your legal options. With 20 years of experience with criminal justice, Jim Medley is not only a caring advocate dedicated to tenaciously protecting your rights, he also has an established history of achieving results for his clients.
Protecting Your Rights in Houston
Jim Medley has been nominated as one of Houston's top lawyers for the past three consecutive years. His dedication to his clients has earned him a reputation as a caring and energetic advocate for the rights of the accused. If you have been charged with a violent crime, you don't need an attorney who makes promises; you need an attorney who has a history of delivering results for his clients. Jim has successfully had hundreds of criminal cases dismissed. He understands criminal law and will thoroughly evaluate your case to develop a strategy to seek to achieve the best possible result for your case.
Contact a Houston violent crimes defense lawyer from the firm right away to aggressively protect your rights and your future when facing serious charges.