Texas Criminal Defense Attorneys
Collin County • Plano • Dallas-Fort Worth
The Shapiro Law Firm is a Plano, Texas law practice that is dedicated to helping people faced with criminal charges. Our attorneys have been a part of the Plano and Collin County, Texas community for over thirty years.
We routinely handle a wide variety of criminal matters. We understand that every case is unique and every client deserves an attorney that will take the time to understand the particular circumstances involved in their situation. We pride ourselves on being available to our clients twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. Some of the criminal matters we have successfully handled include:
Our Collin County lawyers understand that facing criminal charges can be traumatic. We also know that being charged with a crime and being guilty of a crime is not the same thing. Many Texas criminal defense attorneys begin with the assumption that their client is guilty. We begin each case with the assumption that every one of our clients has a unique problem that needs to be solved. This is an important distinction. Attorneys that proceed from the assumption that their client is guilty, cut deals that can unnecessarily increase penalties. We always work in the best interest of our clients.
Bail and Bond Hearings
The purpose of bail is to give assurance that the defendant in a criminal trial will appear. The amount of bail is not a part of punishment, as there as been no conviction. Our firm is familiar with the factors that are appropriate to determine bail. A good lawyer knows the financial limitations of his or her client and can fight for a bail that reasonably ensures presence at trial while avoiding the constraint on family members who may have insufficient resources for daily living expenses.
Firearms and Weapons
Texas may give high regard to the right of an individual to own a gun, but that regard is not without limits. Some individuals are prohibited from owning guns due to previous criminal activities. Certain types of gun ownership, such as military-style weapons and silencers are illegal for anyone to possess. There are multitudes of other violations that can get you in trouble. You need an attorney that understands guns, the rights afforded you by the Constitution; and federal, as well as state gun laws.
Theft and Burglary
Taking property that does not belong to you, no matter how you do it, or how you try and justify it, is a crime. The severity of that crime varies depending on the amount of property involved and the manner in which you take it. These types of crimes range from obtaining property by false pretense, larceny, burglary, or embezzlement. They can include such crimes as grand theft auto, dealing in stolen property and passing worthless checks.
Violent Offenses
At the Shapiro Law Firm, we handle a wide variety of state charges involving violent crimes such as arson, assault, battery, burglary, car-jacking, homicide, kidnapping, manslaughter, murder, robbery and sex-based offenses. Many of these types of offenses are "three-strike" offenses, meaning that the third conviction for a violation can mean permanent loss of your freedom. When it comes to something that serious, you need the best representation you can get.
White Collar Crimes
White-collar crimes got their name from the fact that they can be committed by persons that look honest, maybe hold decent jobs in the community, and don't dirty their hands to commit their crimes. While violent crimes have always been a prime target for law and order types, white collar crime in the wake of corporate scandals like Enron and WorldCom are growing in prosecution due to public outcry. Before you become a scapegoat and take the fall for all the people perceived as being the problem with corporate America, you should consult with a lawyer. You need an advocate who is not afraid to tackle the complex issues involved in prosecutions involving accounting or bank fraud, on-line and computer-based crimes, corporate fraud, insurance and health care fraud, money laundering and RICO violations.
If you have been, or are about to be, charged with a criminal offense, please contact The Shapiro Law Firm. Our lawyers are dedicated to providing quality representation to clients from throughout Dallas, Fort Worth, Denton, and the Collin County area.
