Bexar County Criminal Attorney
San Antonio criminal defense attorney aggressively defending those accused of crimes
There is a lot at stake if you are convicted of a crime — the results can mean jail time, large fines and restitution to victims. With 14 years of experience, the criminal attorneys of our firm are prepared to take on your criminal matter and provide you with the defense you deserve. We are aggressive litigators and negotiators, and equally comfortable in court or negotiating on your behalf.
We founded our firm to continue advocacy for, and protection of, clients’ freedom and legal rights. As a former felony prosecutors who have worked in this legal community for 14 years, we know it well ― the judges, the opposing attorneys, the best strategies to use with them and how to guide you through the legal process to the most favorable outcome.
Our criminal lawyers care about you and your case
Our firm tailors our services to each client’s specific situation and challenges. We have a deep understanding of the law and recognize the importance of assisting you as quickly as possible. We deliver high-quality personal service in a focused and cost-effective manner. Clients are kept up-to-date on the status of their cases from start to finish.
We tenaciously fight for your rights when you face serious charges in local, state and federal courts on the following matters:
Criminal defense
Drug crimes ― adult and youthful offenders
Family or domestic violence
Assault offenses
Property crimes
Helping you to have a clean record
We can, under certain circumstances, help keep your record clean through expungement (expunction or destruction of arrest records) and sealing of your criminal record. These actions prevent your criminal record from becoming publicly available. Certain statutory criteria govern whether you are eligible. We are familiar with these statutes and can work with you on getting your prior criminal arrest record expunged or sealed.
Successfully defending clients
We serve clients and their loved ones accused or charged with crimes throughout Texas.
Protecting your rights and freedom in Texas
If you or a loved one is accused or charged with a crime, you need a criminal defense attorney in Texas who can stand up to the prosecution. To arrange a free consultation, call our office. Affordable payment plans are offered.
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San Antonio Criminal Lawyer
Defense attorney protecting your rights and freedom
For 14 years, our firm has been helping clients who face criminal charges. If you have been accused of a local, state or federal crime, we are criminal attorneys who provide you with smart and thorough criminal defense. Clients benefit from our experience, rigorous advocacy, meticulous preparation and strategic thinking.
We are one of a select group of San Antonio criminal defense firms who excel at and believe in aggressive involvement from the pre-charging stage all the way through trial and post-trial proceedings in state and federal courts.
We handle:
Negotiations before filing charges
Arraignments
Preliminary hearings
Suppression motions
Jury trials
Post-trial proceedings
Two types of criminal charges
Our experience as a felony prosecutors gives us the knowledge necessary to build the defense you deserve. We understand how the opposition will prosecute your case regardless of whether it’s for a misdemeanor or a felony. We know what it takes to have charges minimized or dropped.
Your criminal charges fall into one of these categories:
Misdemeanors: Common misdemeanors include petty theft, public intoxication, assault, trespassing and indecent exposure. Penalties for misdemeanors include fines, probation, community service and up to one year in jail or prison.
Felonies: More serious criminal charges can result in fines up to $10,000 and imprisonment in a state or federal prison for anywhere from one year to life. In some cases, execution can be the penalty for a felony. Common felonies include homicide, rape, theft, aggravated assault, kidnapping and fraud.
Providing aggressive and skilled representation to clients who need help we have a deep understanding of the law and recognize the importance of assisting you as quickly as possible. We tenaciously fight for your rights on any criminal charge, including:
Drug crimes ― adults and youthful offenders
Family or domestic violence
Assault offenses
Property crimes
Experienced San Antonio criminal defense attorney
As criminal lawyers, we can protect your rights and provide you with sound advice on how to move forward. Call our office to schedule a free consultation. Affordable payment plans are offered.
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Bexar County Drug Crime Attorney
Vigorous defense for adult and youthful offenders
Our Bexar County drug crime lawyers represent adults and young people charged with felony and misdemeanor drug crimes in juvenile, state and federal courts.
Possession, manufacturing and distribution of drugs can bring tough penalties, even if this is your first offense. In Texas it is against the law to possess, manufacture, distribute or use illegal substances including narcotics, marijuana and heroin. It is also illegal to abuse prescription drugs. Whether you live in San Antonio or surrounding areas, Bexar County our drug crime attorneys will defend your drug charges.
No matter how small your offense is, we understand that an arrest or conviction can have a big impact on your life. For a young person, doors to future opportunities may be closed forever.
Stephanie Hudson represents adults and young people on many drug charges in Texas related to:
Party drugs, including MDMA (ecstasy), LSD and GHB (date rape drug)
Cocaine and crack cocaine
Cultivation and manufacturing
Drug trafficking, transportation and importation
Heroin possession and sales
Marijuana/pot possession and sales
Methamphetamine (meth) manufacturing and sales
Possession of chemicals for drug manufacturing
Possession with intent to deliver
Prescription drug possession and sales
Punishment for Texas drug crimes
If you plead guilty or are found guilty of a drug offense, your punishment will depend upon the quantity of drugs involved and the drug’s classification under the Texas Controlled Substances Act. The law also allows Texas courts to enhance punishments if you are found guilty of possessing a controlled substance in a “drug free zone” such as a school.
In addition to costly fines and possible jail time for a drug conviction, you may also face:
Difficulty finding future employment
Suspension of your driver’s license
Denial of student loans or any other federally insured loan program
Difficulty in renting an apartment
Your family’s and friends’ disappointment in you
For adults and young people, our firm builds strong cases, crafting the best defense to avoid conviction and give you that second chance. She also pursues expunging your criminal record whenever possible.
Rehabilitation
Stephanie Hudson also advocates for rehabilitation when it is in your best interests. If appropriate, she works to obtain alternative sentencing outcomes involving drug treatment, deferred prosecution or probation. However, some people are ineligible for these programs because of the particular drug offense or their prior criminal records.
For youthful offenders, rehabilitation may offer a way for you to avoid having a conviction on your record.
Don’t trust your freedom to someone less experienced
Whether you are an adult or a youthful offender, put our extensive experience fighting drug charges to work in your favor. Call our office to schedule a free and confidential consultation. Affordable payment plans are offered.
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Bexar County Assault Attorney
San Antonio assault lawyer protecting your rights
Our Bexar County assault lawyers have a proven track record of defending individuals accused of every type of misdemeanor or felony assault crime, including:
Simple assault ― A person is reckless and knows the reckless behavior might bring harm to another, whether through actual physical harm or through threats of harm.
Domestic assault ― A person hurts a family member with the intent to do so.
Negligent assault ― A person acts without intent to purposely hurt another but does.
Felony assault ― A person causes serious injury to another using a weapon like a gun, a knife, a baseball bat, etc.
Aggravated assault ― Although this is a less severe charge than felony assault, other factors such as sudden passion or a sudden fit of rage bring on and complicate the assault.
Sexual assault ― This category includes various types of non-consensual sexual contact, ranging from verbal or visual sexual attention such as public lewdness or indecent exposure to forcible sexual intercourse.
Providing the strategic guidance and representation you need
Our experience as a former felony prosecutors helps us to build a compelling case on your behalf. Penalties for assault crimes can be severe, involving jail time, large fines, probation and a permanent criminal record.
From the moment your investigation begins, we work to collect evidence against the prosecution’s case for your criminal defense. This includes physical evidence, witness testimony, medical report analysis or review of video evidence. The story of how the altercation started can also be a vital part of your defense.
When you face accusations that you committed an assault crime
If you are arrested in San Antonio to the surrounding areas, our assault lawyers can assess your options and tell you what we can do to help. To schedule a free and confidential appointment with a criminal defense attorney, call our office. Affordable payment plans are offered.
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Bexar County Property Crimes Attorney
Property crime lawyers who take your charges seriously
For 14 years, our Bexar County property crimes lawyers have been successfully defending clients accused of misdemeanor and felony property crimes in state and federal courts.
Property crimes are serious offenses, with penalties ranging from fines and community service to time in prison. A conviction can also affect your employment options, professional licenses, college and other loan applications, and apartment or housing applications. In these types of cases, the sooner you talk to a lawyer, the better.
If you are arrested and you live in San Antonio or the surrounding areas, our attorneys will fight for your rights. We start by examining the strengths and weaknesses of the state’s case against you. We make sure you fully understand your charge, the law and the consequences. We build the strongest defense on your behalf to reach the best possible outcome.
Our property crimes lawyers handle property crimes including:
Burglary
Theft
Shoplifting
Grand larceny
Petty larceny
Carjacking
Arson
Trespassing
Robbery
Armed robbery
Bank robbery
We can make a difference.
If you have been charged with a property crime in San Antonio or the surrounding areas, call our office to arrange a free and confidential appointment. Affordable payment plans are offered.
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Know Your Rights
When your freedom is in jeopardy, remember that you have rights.
If you are accused of a crime, your freedom is at stake. Whether or not you are ultimately convicted, you will be subjected to loss of freedom from the moment you are arrested.
If you are charged with a crime, you should contact our law firm as soon as possible. We have extensive experience defending clients charged with criminal offenses and negotiating to reduce or drop the charges and penalties.
You have the right…
You have the right to have a lawyer with you when you are being questioned. Do not waive that right by speaking to the police or anyone other than an attorney.
If you cannot afford an attorney, you have the right to have a lawyer appointed to represent you.
You have the right to remain silent. The police will tell you this. It is good advice, even though the police would prefer that you waive this fundamental right. The police may tell you that waiving this right will look better to the court. NEVER make this decision without first seeking the advice of an attorney.
You have the right to be informed that anything you say may be used against you in court.
You have the right to be informed of the specific charges against you.
You have the right to telephone a lawyer, a friend or a family member to notify them of your arrest.
You have the right to have reasonable bail set in your case pending trial.
You have the right to a public trial so that the state cannot convict you in secrecy.
You have the right to a trial by a jury of your peers. The prosecutor also has the right to request a jury trial even if you do not want one. The jury will listen to all the evidence presented at trial and then decide whether or not the state has met its burden of proving the charges brought against you beyond a reasonable doubt. If a jury finds you guilty, you have the right to choose whether your punishment is decided by a judge or by a jury.
You have a constitutional right to a speedy trial.
You have a constitutional right to confront witnesses. This means that your attorney questions them under oath, so that the jury can consider and determine their credibility.
You have the right to have witnesses testify on your behalf.
You have the right to have every element of the alleged criminal offense against you proven beyond a reasonable doubt. This is the burden of proof that the prosecutor — the attorney who represents the state of Texas — has to fulfill to get you convicted.
Make our law firm your first phone call.
You have the right to an attorney. Use it. For a free consultation about your legal matter, call our office to schedule a consultation.
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San Antonio Criminal Lawyers
Defense attorneys protecting your rights and freedom
For 14 years, our law firm has been helping clients who face criminal charges. If you have been accused of a local, state or federal crime, We are criminal attorneys who provide you with smart and thorough criminal defense. Clients benefit from her experience, rigorous advocacy, meticulous preparation and strategic thinking.
Our firm is one of a select group of San Antonio criminal defense attorneys who excel at and believe in aggressive involvement from the pre-charging stage all the way through trial and post-trial proceedings in state and federal courts.
We handle:
Negotiations before filing charges
Arraignments
Preliminary hearings
Suppression motions
Jury trials
Post-trial proceedings
Two types of criminal charges
Our experience as a felony prosecutors gives us the knowledge necessary to build the defense you deserve. We understand how the opposition will prosecute your case regardless of whether it’s for a misdemeanor or a felony. We know what it takes to have charges minimized or dropped.
Your criminal charges fall into one of these categories:
Misdemeanors: Common misdemeanors include petty theft, public intoxication, assault, trespassing and indecent exposure. Penalties for misdemeanors include fines, probation, community service and up to one year in jail or prison.
Felonies: More serious criminal charges can result in fines up to $10,000 and imprisonment in a state or federal prison for anywhere from one year to life. In some cases, execution can be the penalty for a felony. Common felonies include homicide, rape, theft, aggravated assault, kidnapping and fraud.
We provide aggressive and skilled representation to clients who need help.
We have a deep understanding of the law and recognize the importance of assisting you as quickly as possible. We tenaciously fights for your rights on any criminal charge, including:
Drug crimes ― adults and youthful offenders
Family or domestic violence
Assault offenses
Property crimes
Experienced San Antonio criminal defense attorneys
As criminal lawyers, we can protect your rights and provide you with sound advice on how to move forward. Call our office to schedule a free consultation. Affordable payment plans are offered.
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