More Criminal Charges We Handle | Houston Criminal Defense Attorneys PLLC

Houston Criminal Defense Attorneys PLLC handles all types of charges. If you don't see your crime listed below, don't worry — we can, and probably have, handled one just like it before. Brian Foley is Board Certified in Criminal Law, which is the highest training level for a lawyer offered in Texas. Brian and Luis Baez are both former prosecutors and have the trial and courtroom experience you need. Call us today for your free consultation and let's get started: (713) 703-1718.

DWI

Assault Family Member

Assault

Drug Charges

Theft

Burglary

Robbery

Murder

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of criminal cases does HCDA handle?

Houston Criminal Defense Attorneys PLLC handles the full range of Texas criminal cases — DWI and vehicular crimes, assault and family violence, theft and property crimes, drug charges, weapons offenses, homicide and violent crimes, federal cases, and more. As Board Certified former prosecutors, Brian Foley and Luis Baez defend both misdemeanors and serious felonies.

What is the difference between a misdemeanor and a felony in Texas?

Misdemeanors are punishable by fine and up to one year in county jail; felonies carry state prison time from 180 days up to life, depending on the degree. Prior convictions or specific facts can enhance a misdemeanor to a felony, and which category you face dramatically changes both the strategy and the stakes.

What should I do first if I've been arrested or charged?

Be polite, provide your identification, and then respectfully decline to answer questions until you have a lawyer — you cannot talk your way out of an arrest, and statements are routinely used against people later. Then contact a criminal defense attorney as soon as possible, because early involvement protects deadlines, evidence, and your options.

When should I hire a criminal defense attorney?

As early as possible — ideally before charges are even filed. Critical events like bond conditions, protective orders, license deadlines, evidence preservation, and grand jury decisions happen at the very start of a case, and getting an attorney involved early gives you the best chance at a dismissal or reduction.

Can a criminal charge be kept off my record?

Often, yes. If a case is dismissed or you are acquitted, you may qualify for an expunction that erases the arrest, and some resolved cases qualify for an order of nondisclosure that seals the record. First-time offenders frequently qualify for diversion programs designed to end in dismissal.

Do you handle both state and federal charges?

Yes. We defend cases in Texas state courts across the Houston area and in federal court in the Southern District of Texas. Federal cases follow different rules and carry different stakes, and our former-prosecutor experience helps on both sides of that line.

Additional Crimes

DWI