Have you been arrested or charged with a crime in Collin County, Texas? Texas Defense Firm can help—call (972) 369 0577 today. We provide a confidential consultation with an experienced Collin County criminal defense lawyer who will fight to protect your rights and your future.
Our award-winning criminal defense firm is dedicated to representing individuals accused of crimes throughout Collin County. We understand what’s at stake—not just your freedom, but your reputation and livelihood. Let our team provide the skilled legal counsel you need during this critical time.
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Why Trust Texas Defense Firm To Take Charge of Your Defense in a Criminal Matter in Collin County, TX
When facing criminal charges, you need more than just legal representation—you need proven advocates with the skill, resources, and dedication to protect your rights. As a respected criminal defense firm, Texas Defense Firm has earned the trust of clients throughout Collin County, TX, by delivering exceptional results.
Our achievements include:
- Over 200 years of combined legal experience defending clients against charges, including drug crimes, sex offenses, property crimes, DWI, federal crimes, white collar crimes, and violent crimes
- Unique insight into the criminal justice system from former prosecutors on our team
- A track record of getting charges dropped, negotiating favorable plea agreements, and winning significant trial verdicts
Our Collin County criminal defense attorneys are ready to fight for your future. Call today to schedule a confidential consultation and put our experience to work for you.
Centuries of Experience Defending Clients in All Types of Criminal Matters in Texas
Texas Defense Firm represents clients facing all types of criminal charges in Collin County, Texas, including:
- Property crimes, including theft, burglary, and identity theft
- Drug crimes, including possession of a controlled substance, drug trafficking and manufacturing, possession of drug paraphernalia, federal drug offenses, and DWI
- Sex crimes, including sexual assault, sexual abuse, prostitution, molestation, public lewdness, solicitation, statutory rape, and rape
- Federal crimes, including drug offenses and firearms offenses
- Juvenile crimes
- Violent crimes, including assault, aggravated assault, arson, murder, manslaughter, family violence, and domestic violence
- Crimes involving moral turpitude
- White collar crimes, including embezzlement, fraud, bribery, money laundering, and tax evasion
- Misdemeanor crimes
- Felony offenses
No matter the crime(s) you’ve been accused of, our Texas criminal defense attorneys in Collin County can offer the level of experience, knowledge, and insight you’ll need to fight back.
Whether you’re facing charges in state court or at the federal level, for misdemeanor offenses or more serious felonies, our experienced representation can potentially be the difference between the harsh consequences of a conviction and your freedom.
What Are the Most Common Defenses to Criminal Charges in Texas?
Don’t let the fact that you’ve been investigated, questioned by the police, arrested, or charged with a crime overwhelm you. This isn’t the end – things are just getting started. You have the Constitutional right to defend yourself against any wrongdoing.
There are many defenses that can be used to prove your innocence and/or prevent the state from meeting its burden of proof.
You Were Arrested Without Probable Cause
The police can question you if they have reasonable suspicion that you’re involved in or connected to criminal activity. However, officers generally need probable cause to arrest you for a crime. Probable cause is defined as reasonable proof supported by facts and evidence. The police must have more than a hunch or a suspicion that you’ve violated the law to take you into custody and deprive you of your freedom.
If you’re arrested in the absence of probable cause, it’s a violation of your rights under the Constitution that can be used as a defense. The state cannot be permitted to benefit when the law itself is broken. Our Texas criminal defense lawyers will use your unlawful arrest to petition the court to have you released and any related charges dismissed.
You Were the Victim of an Unlawful Search and Seizure
The police can’t just search you, your belongings, or your home without your consent or a good reason. More specifically, the police need probable cause to conduct a search or take your belongings.
If you or your property are searched illegally, any evidence gathered by the state that’s related to that unlawful search can’t be used against you. Our criminal defense team will immediately petition the court to toss the tainted evidence. Without evidence, there’s a chance that the state’s case won’t be strong enough to get a conviction.
Self Defense and Other Affirmative Defenses
Sometimes you might have had a good reason for breaking the law. In limited situations, an affirmative defense can be raised to beat criminal charges in Texas. For instance, you could potentially argue that you assaulted another person, but only to defend yourself or another person who was faced with imminent danger.
What Should I Do if I’m Arrested in Collin County?
If you’re stopped, detained, or arrested by law enforcement officers, here’s what you need to do (and avoid doing) to protect yourself:
- Don’t resist. Instead, try to remain calm and ask the officers to clarify if you’re simply being detained or formally placed under arrest.
- Answer basic questions – including your name and address – but inform the police that you’re invoking your right to remain silent.
- Refuse to offer consent to search your property.
- Try to remember what the police searched, how they conducted the search, and what they found.
- Invoke your right to speak with an experienced Collin County criminal defense lawyer.
- Make mental notes of any police conduct that might violate your Constitutional rights.
- Don’t talk about anything related to your criminal case or to anyone involved in your alleged criminal activity. The only person you should speak with is your criminal defense lawyer.
The police will try to take advantage of the stressful situation you’re in, twist your words, and get you to say something that could hurt your defense. Don’t let them. Instead, trust your experienced attorney to be your advocate and handle all conversations and negotiations on your behalf.
How Can a Criminal Defense Attorney in Collin County Help Me?
Few things are as terrifying as being accused of a crime and having to navigate the state’s complex criminal justice system. The state will be represented by skilled and aggressive prosecutors who will have seemingly endless resources at their disposal.
The prosecution will do everything within its considerable power to get a conviction. However, don’t forget that the prosecution carries the burden of proof. The state has to prove its case against you beyond a reasonable doubt.
An experienced criminal defense attorney can:
- Represent you during any and all interactions with the police, prosecution, and court
- Evaluate the criminal charges brought against you, as well as any evidence the government has shared during the discovery phase
- Determine where the state’s case is lacking and determine the best way to exploit those weaknesses to your advantage
- Gather evidence that can be used to dispute the charges and/or prove your innocence, including forensics reports, DNA evidence, eyewitness accounts, video footage, photographs, and medical records
- Consult with expert witnesses and specialists whose insight can help to dispute the state’s case and undermine the strength of the prosecution’s arguments
- Determine if your Constitutional rights have been violated in any way and, if so, immediately file a motion to have tainted evidence thrown out or, better yet, have the charges against you dropped entirely
- Help you navigate bail, if necessary
- Actively pursue a favorable plea deal with the prosecution, if appropriate
- Answer your questions and help you make informed decisions about how to proceed with your criminal case at all stages of litigation
The state’s case will have weaknesses. Our criminal defense lawyers in Collin County, TX, will find them and figure out how to use them to protect your future. We’re ready to do everything within our power to obtain the best possible outcome for you.
Call Our Top-Rated Collin County Criminal Defense Lawyers for Help Today
Don’t fight criminal charges in Collin County, Texas, on your own. Force the prosecution to fight fairly by trusting Texas Defense Firm to lead and strategize your defense. Our Collin County criminal defense lawyers have 200+ years of collective experience handling complex criminal cases – both for the government and in defense of the good people of the state of Texas.
Benefit from our vast and diverse experience and proven track record of success by calling our Collin County law office today. Members of our legal team are always available to answer your call – 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.