The moment the police place you under arrest and charge you with a crime, everything changes. Suddenly, your life gets turned upside as you face myriad of possible penalties. The allegations alone can place you under unnecessary and unwelcome public scrutiny and stress. That’s why it’s imperative that the first thing you do is to contact an experience Austin attorney that can step in and protect your rights and interests. Whether you have been charged or are the subject of a criminal investigation, the Law Office of Brendan T. Wood will intervene and fight for you every step of the way.
Your Right to Counsel from an Attorney
It’s important for well-meaning people to consider that when law enforcement opens a criminal investigation, their goals is to make an arrest and get a conviction. Regardless of whether you were involved or not, you have the right to have an attorney present during questioning. One of the missteps everyday people make is being candid and then misunderstood by investigators. This can lead to erroneous charges that could have been avoided. As an experienced criminal defense law firm, we know what information the police are entitled to and what they are not. It’s important that you have an attorney to properly communicate and shut down questioning when necessary.
The moments surrounding the initial charge are also important. Having an attorney behind you that can lobby for your immediate jail release, petition the court for personal recognizance or reasonable bail are key moments in securing your freedom. There is no reason that someone who is not a danger to the community shouldn’t enjoy their freedom while combating the state’s accusations.
Keep in mind, just because law enforcement has leveled a charge against you doesn’t mean they have the evidence or ability to get a conviction. As an experienced criminal defense team, we will make state attorney’s fight an uphill battle by carefully evaluating and putting every piece of evidence under a legal microscope. When faced with an experienced and proactive defense attorney, prosecutors often open negotiations to reach a suitable plea arrangement.
Call a Criminal Defense Attorney in Austin, Texas
If you are under investigation or have been arrested for offenses such as DWI, drug possession, assault, theft, sexual assault, sexual assault of a child or any other criminal charges, it’s important that you work with an experienced Austin attorney. Call the Law Office of Brendan T. Wood today.