Defense Attorney: Criminal & Civil Matters in Houston, Texas.

Areas of Practice

Competent Defense Is Your Best Tool

Below are the areas of concentration in our legal practice:

Sexual Assault

Texas law defines sexual assault as penetration with any object by a man or woman against a man or woman without consent. Consent implies the specific communication of yes. Silence does not indicate consent. Consent is not based on what the subject is wearing, not based on reputation, but must be freely given.

There are three categories of people who cannot give consent: children (Texas Penal Code defines child as a person under 17 years of age who, for purposes of the sexual assault statute is not the spouse of the actor); persons under the influence of alcohol or other drugs (impaired, intoxicated, incapacitated); and persons who are mentally incapacitated.

If consent is obtained by force, this invalidates the consent. Force includes threats, intimidation, emotional pressure and coercion.

The available options in a sexual assault defense case will depend on a variety of factors, including the circumstances leading up to and surronding the alleged assault, the persons involved, the time of reporting, and prior histories of the parties. Contact Atty Jones now for a free consultation to determine your options and begin the best possible defense for your set of circumstances.

Probation Violation

Probation is the product of a felony conviction in a state court, and from a suspended sentence. If you fulfill the requirements set forth by the judge and prosecuting authority, then you will not spend any time in state prison or the county jail.

Probation in Texas can last up to ten years. Extremely long probation terms increase the chance that probationers will eventually fail to meet their rules of supervision and face a technical revocation, even if they have made serious long-term improvement in their lives. A person who has successfully completed every probation condition for several years can still be sent to prison if he or she is late to one monthly meeting or late paying a fee.

The crime leading up to the probation sentence can sometimes impact your available options. Contact Atty Jones now for a free consultation to determine your options and begin the best possible defense for your set of circumstances.

Drug Crimes