Criminal Defense

  • Driving While Intoxicated
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    In Texas you have 15 days from the date of your DWI arrest to request an administrative hearing for your driving privileges. If you don’t request a hearing, your license will be automatically suspended. A first-time offense can earn you a suspended driver’s license, up to a $2,000 fine, and even up to 180 days in the county jail. A second offense amplifies these penalties, and a third DWI becomes a felony offense and often includes a prison sentence.

    If you’re facing a DWI charge, let the Garney Law Firm guide you through the process and prevent the system from taking advantage of your situation. We’ll work tirelessly to achieve an outcome that minimizes anxiety and financial hardship for you and your family.

  • Possession of an Illicit Substance
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    Even with marijuana now legal in many states, possession of an illicit substance still carries serious penalties in Texas. Getting caught with drugs like cocaine or heroin can earn even a non-violent offender decades in prison, and an intent to distribute (deal) drugs only aggravates the charge.

    If you’re facing a possession charge, let the Garney Law Firm guide you through the process and prevent the system from taking advantage of your situation. We’ll work tirelessly to achieve an outcome that minimizes anxiety and financial hardship for you and your family.

  • Assault and Battery
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    Sometimes routine encounters spin out of control quickly, and even if you find yourself in a fair fight, the state may decide to charge you with assault. Depending on the people involved and the nature of the encounter, penalties can include steep fines, jail time, or even a prison sentence.

    If you’re facing an assault charge, let the Garney Law Firm guide you through the process and prevent the system from taking advantage of your situation. We’ll work tirelessly to achieve an outcome that minimizes anxiety and financial hardship for you and your family.

  • State Jail Felony
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    In the early 1990s, the Texas legislature created a new category of offense called a state jail felony. This usually involves non-violent property and drug crimes, and carries a punishment range between that of a Class A Misdemeanor and a 3rd Degree Felony.  An important distinction to keep in mind regarding state jail felony offenses is that inmates cannot earn good time credit to be released early.

    If you’re facing a state jail felony charge, let the Garney Law Firm guide you through the process and prevent the system from taking advantage of your situation. We’ll work tirelessly to achieve an outcome that minimizes anxiety and financial hardship for you and your family.

  • Juvenile Crimes
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    The Texas Family code defines a child as a person who is older than 10, but younger than 17 or a person between 17 and 18 who is alleged to have engaged in delinquent conduct or conduct in need of supervision before the age of 17. Child cases often involve theft, trespassing, vandalism, and underage drinking.

    If your child is facing a juvenile criminal charge, let the Garney Law Firm guide you through the process and prevent the system from taking advantage of your situation. We’ll work tirelessly to achieve an outcome that minimizes anxiety and financial hardship for you and your family.

  • Unlawful Carry of a Weapon
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    Texas has a deep-rooted history and reputation for being a state that values individual gun ownership.  Despite the state’s relatively lax laws regarding gun possession and ownership compared to other states, individuals can still face charges for unlawful possession of a firearm if they bring a gun into the wrong place or let it fall into the wrong hands.

    If you’re facing an unlawful carry or possession charge, let the Garney Law Firm guide you through the process and prevent the system from taking advantage of your situation. We’ll work tirelessly to achieve an outcome that minimizes anxiety and financial hardship for you and your family.

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