Areas of Practice | Criminal Law
FEDERAL | The Federal government also has laws, and breaking these laws is considered a federal crime. The DEA, ATF, Customs and/or the FBI can investigate these crimes. Crimes that can be considered Federal are interstate and drug trafficking, weapons, homicide, robbery/theft, organized crime and crimes against children (child abduction, and domestic and international parental kidnappings).
FELONY OFFENSES | A felony crime is more serious than a misdemeanor, but the same offense could be considered either a misdemeanor or a felony depending on the degree of the offense. Felony crimes are serious offenses punishable by a heavy sentence. Crimes that are commonly considered to be felonies include grand theft, burglary, robbery, kidnapping, assault, sexual assault, possession and/or delivery of a controlled substance, and capital murder.
DWI ARREST | Kyle Whitaker has extensive experience in representing individuals accused of misdemeanor DWI , felony DWI and DWI-related charges of intoxication assault and intoxication manslaughter. Over the course of many years, he has defended against DWI and DWI-related prosecutions throughout Texas. read more >
MISDEMEANOR OFFENSES | Misdemeanor crimes are less serious crimes than felony offenses and are handled in the county court system. Crimes that are commonly considered to be misdemeanors include assault, possession and/or delivery of a controlled substance, prostitution, drunk driving, public intoxication and theft/burglary. However, a first offense misdemeanor crime can become a felony after repeated offenses.
JUVENILE LAW | Instead of being charged with a specific crime, juveniles are usually charged with being a delinquent or engaging in delinquent behavior. The objective of the juvenile court system is to rehabilitate the juvenile.
EXPUNGEMENT|SEAL RECORD | When a person wants to expunge their record they can petition the court in which the case was handled. Expungement means that all records associated with case are destroyed, including the arrest. Cases that may be expunged are as follows: case is dismissed and/or No Billed (if a felony case there is a statute of limitations), Exonerated (found not guilty), and Class "C" misdemeanors. If and Expunction is Granted, you will legally be able to state that you have never been arrested or charged with the crime.
