Criminal Defense attorney, Fort Worth, San Antonio, TX

The attorneys of the Mohr Law Firm, PLLC have decades of experience in criminal defense between them. Our practice runs the gamet of all forms of criminal defense. We help our clients navigate everything from municipal violations to 1st degree felonies, and our criminal defense attorneys practice in both state and federal criminal courts. Whether our clients need help with a white collar investigation, pre-indictment investigation and defense, federal targeting letters, or Protective Orders, our criminal defense attorneys practice aggressive advocacy for our clients. We believe in A discreet and innovative approached to both State and Federal criminal charges.

Your rights matter! And criminal accusations can seem complex and overwhelming at times. That is why it is crucial to obtain an experienced attorney. The criminal defense attorneys of Mohr Law have represented citizens accused in dozens of counties across Texas, including the Northern, Southern, and Western Federal Districts of Texas, as well as in front of several Texas Courts of Appeals. They have even appealed cases through to the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals and argued in front of the Federal 5th Circuit in New Orleans. From our offices in San Antonio, Fort Worth, Southlake, and Dominion, we are proud to serve the greater Dallas-Fort Worth and San Antonio areas. If you or a loved one have questions or need our help, please contact us.

Hemp/Marijuana and Controlled Substance Charges

Marijuana and other legal hemp is generally derived from the same plant. The difference, under current* Texas rules, is the presence and amount of Delta-9 THC, the primary psychoactive element of the plants. Recent changes in both the federal and state laws regarding this legal definition have made these areas of the law particularly complex in their enforcement. But if the state alleges a substance is illegal marijuana, possession or distribution can mean criminal charges ranging from class B misdemeanors up to felonies punishable by thousands in fines and prison time.

“Controlled substances” are those substances, generally intoxicating, that are either only legally available by prescription or entirely illegal. Texas State law groups controlled substances into “Penalty Groups” and the severity of punishment for alleged possession may vary based on the group and the amount alleged. Manufacture/Delivery of a Controlled Substance enhances punishment ranges further, and does not necessary require one to actually make or sell a controlled substance. Like Marijuana charges, punishment range can be as low as a misdemeanor, but many Penalty Groups begin punishments at the felony level.

WARRANTS

A writ, granting a constable or other officer to search or seize property, arrest a person, or perform some other specified act.

BENCH WARRANTS

Usually issued when an individual fails to follow the rules of court or fail to comply with court date. Giving law enforcement agencies the authority to detain the defendant and bring them to court to address the issue.

Probation Violations, Motions to Revoke Community Supervision or Probation, and Motions to Adjudicate Guilt

When one is accused of breaking the terms of their probation, new criminal court issues may arise. This largely depends on the seriousness of the underlying offense for which community service was granted, and the seriousness of the alleged violation of probation terms. Other different factors are taken into consideration as well, such as whether or not there is a history of alleged probation violations.

Allegations that probation has been violated by the an individual under community supervision can result in significant penalties including, but not limited to, jail time added as conditions of ongoing probation, extending the period of probation, additional conditions and restrictions, including GPS tracking, drug or alcohol treatment/rehabilitation, drug testing, or even motions to revoke probation or motions to adjudicate guilt.

If a Motion to Revoke probation is filed, it means that the District Attorney believes that you have violated the terms and conditions of your probation. If they do and they file a motion to revoke, a new warrant for the alleged probation violator, and they can be held in custody until a hearing is had on the State’s Motion. The courts are not obligated to set bond for people on probation, and in some cases they will not. The nature of the underlying offense, the type of probation violation, and the number of violations, are all factors a court may consider in setting a bond. If probation is revoked, a judge may sentence an individual to a term up to the sentence that was originally probated.

A motion to adjudicate guilt applies to individuals on deferred adjudication community supervision. It is generally paired with a motion to revoke probation/community supervision when one is accused of violating the terms of their community supervision or probation and they have not been finally convicted of a crime, usually due to being placed on “deferred adjudication” as part of a plea agreement, they must also be formally found “guilty” and so this motion is filed as well. This is extremely important as defendants who were not convicted of criminal allegations against them could get the conviction on their records in addition to the other consequences of revocation.

EXPUNCTIONS

Expunctions are court proceedings in which certain accused individuals who are subsequently acquitted or whose cases are dismissed may move to destroy any record of the accusations of the offense, including arrest and court records. Availability and waiting periods for expunctions vary.