Being charged with a criminal offense not only affects the convicted person’s social status, but also their future employment prospects. Depending on the severity of the crime, the convicted person may pay huge fines, end up with a criminal record or may be sent to jail. To ensure that rights of the arrested person are well protected, it is essential to hire their services of a proficient criminal attorney. A component criminal lawyer has an adequate knowledge of both the federal and state criminal laws. They can help the defendant to fight for their rights the easy way. Here are the three major types of cases handled by a Houston criminal defense lawyers Vinas & Graham.
DWI
DWI is one of the most common criminal offenses. A person can be charged with DWI if the blood test, urine test or breath test registers an alcohol level of 0.08 percent or higher. The convicted person risks losing their driver’s license, paying huge fines or a jail term. Competent criminal attorneys have handled numerous DWI cases before successfully. They can provide the required legal support and counsel to navigate through these types of cases smoothly.
Drug Trafficking
There are many forms of drug trafficking, including trafficking, possession of illegal drugs, selling or manufacturing. The seriousness of a drug offense is determined by the amount of drugs involved. A qualified criminal attorney can help their client determine the seriousness of their cases and provide a valid legal counsel on how to handle the issue.
To see what other cases the law firm of Vinas & Graham handle, visit their Practice Area pages.
