Posts by Owens Law Firm

Defense against Protective Orders and Protective Order Violations in the Metroplex A protective order is a court order that prohibits or deters some kind of conduct. To get a court to issue a protective order against somebody, there must be family violence. Protective orders prevent the people against whom the orders are entered from making…

Fort Worth/Dallas Probation Violation Attorney If you have been accused of or arrested for violating your probation in Texas, then the most important thing you can do is to contact and obtain the services of a qualified Fort Worth/Dallas probation violation lawyer that can help you, protect your rights and negotiate with judges and prosecutors…

Narcotics/Drug Crimes If you are facing state or federal drug crime charges in Texas, then the prosecution will do everything in its power to convict you and impose the harshest penalties available under the law. Being convicted of a drug crime can result in swift and severe punishment and leave a mark on your criminal…

Fort Worth/Dallas Misdemeanor Defense Lawyer A misdemeanor in Texas is defined as “an offense so designated by law or punishable by fine, by confinement in jail, or by both fine and confinement in jail.” In Texas, there are three classes of misdemeanor charges: A, B and C. While not as serious as felony offenses, misdemeanors…

Juvenile Cases Juvenile crimes are dealt with differently than crimes committed by an adult. For one, trying and sentencing underage individuals who have committed a crime is treated as a civil matter in Texas, so juvenile courts have their own specific guidelines and practices. Punishments for juvenile crimes vary greatly depending on the severity of the crimes…

Fort Worth/Dallas Homicide Defense Attorney Homicide is the legal term for causing the death of another person. In Texas, there are four types of criminal homicide: murder, capital murder, manslaughter, and criminally negligent homicide. Murder A person commits the offense of murder if the person: Intentionally or knowingly causes the death of an individual; or…

Fraud Fraud is a large category of nonviolent criminal offenses that involve attempts to steal or otherwise acquire property or some kind of benefit through trickery and/or deceit. Fraud typically involves intentional or deliberate acts of deception motivated by financial gain. Depending on the specific offense, the punishment if you’re convicted can be anywhere from…

Fort Worth/Dallas Federal Criminal Defense Lawyer The federal system operates very differently from Texas state courts. The Rules of Evidence are different. There are different procedures. Judges have great authority and are allowed to do things that state court judges cannot do. Also, even though the case may be tried in Texas, the laws of…

Fort Worth-Dallas Expunction/Expungement Lawyer Have you been arrested by mistake and not been charged with a crime? Have you been charged with a crime for which the charges were later dismissed? Have you been tried and found not guilty? Is your criminal record haunting you? Have you accepted deferred adjudication (successful completion of probation with…

Fort Worth-Dallas DWI/DUI Attorney Have you been arrested for DWI? Being arrested for DWI can be a life-altering experience and cause trouble for you and your family for years to come. If convicted, then you will carry a permanent criminal record that can cause stress with friends and family, difficulties with securing and maintaining employment,…