Criminal Defense
Being charged with a crime in the State of Texas can have far reaching consequences that may affect your job, your family, your ability to drive, your ability to possess a firearm and your ability to move freely throughout the state, country and even the world.
From the moment that you are arrested, you need a competent and experienced criminal
defense attorney to help you navigate the road ahead. Hailey Dunn has extensive
defense experience in assisting clients with a vast array of criminal offenses.
DWI
Misdemeanor and felony DWIs have far reaching consequences that can impact your driver's license with 15 days of being charged. If you have been arrested for DWI/DUI time is of the essence.
Public Intoxication
Public intoxication is generally charged as a misdemeanor and punishable with fines, probation and county jail time.
Open Container
Open container can be a solo offense or included as an enhancement for a DWI charge.
Drug & Marijuana Possession
In the State of Texas, drug and marijuana possession can be charged as a misdemeanor, state jail felony, or felony with punishments ranging from probation and fines to prison time.
Unlawful Carry
Unlawful Carry is generally associated with the commission of another crime, such as DWI or drug possession. A conviction can result in the weapon(s) being destroyed and up to one year in jail.
Theft
Theft is one of the most versatile offenses since, depending on the item and/or amount stolen, it can be charged as anywhere from a Class C misdemeanor to a 1st degree felony. As a crime of moral turpitude, it can have consequences that affect your ability to obtain employment and many types of professional licensure.
Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle
Unauthorized use of a motor vehicle is typically a state jail felony, punishable by up to 2 years in a state jail facility.
Juvenile Criminal Defense
Juvenile criminal proceedings are governed by the Juvenile Justice Code contained within the Texas Family Code. If your child has been charged with a criminal offense, you need an experienced juvenile criminal defense attorney immediately.
Assault
A conviction for assault, especially in a family violence context, can negatively affect your ability to possess a firearm and poses risks for family court matters.
Sexual Assault
A sexual assault charge is typically a 2nd degree felony. These charges carry a punishment range of 2 to 20 years in prison and you can be required to register as a sex offender.
Terroristic Threat
A terroristic threat charge is a Class B misdemeanor, but can be enhanced to a Class A misdemeanor if the victim is a family or household member. A conviction can result in an affirmative finding of family violence.
Driving with an Invalid License
Driving with an Invalid License is generally a Class B misdemeanor but can be enhanced to a Class A if you were previously convicted of the same offense. From the time of arrest, this charge can have significant consequences for your license and insurance.