CRIMINAL DEFENSE
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CRIMINAL LAW
The Defense Team of the Law Office of Boren & Mims has successfully represented clients in a variety of white collar and criminal defense matters. The team has also assisted clients in seeking the prosecution of claims for harms committed against them.
We represent and defend clients with charges brought under state and federal law and cases in all stages of development – ranging from internal investigations to grand jury subpoenas and indictments to trial.
This Defense Team has successfully represented their clients in allegations involving capital murder, murder, thefts, prescription fraud, sexual assault, kidnapping, robbery, indecency with a child, fraud, child pornography, solicitation of a minor, fraudulent transfers, securities fraud, misappropriation of fiduciary property, money conversion, pyramid schemes, embezzlement, false statements to lending institutions, false statements, DWIs, sexual assaults and other assaults, and conspiracies to commit various crimes.
This Defense Team has many years of experience in working with local, state, and federal departments and agencies.
Contact our office for the most qualified and experienced criminal defense attorneys at
903-595-2169 to schedule an initial consultation.
FEDERAL COURT
United States District Courts of Texas
Eastern District Western District Southern District Northern District
The successful defense of a federal investigation or prosecution requires a defense team that understands the federal criminal justice system, from the departments and agencies that conduct the investigations, to the United States Attorney’s Office, and to the District Courts in which the cases are presented and heard. Our defense team has represented countless individuals under investigation and prosecution in the federal system. We have the experience and expertise necessary.
Federal investigations and prosecutions can be especially frightening. The United States government has unlimited resources and time to conduct the investigations, and many federal charges have mandatory minimum prison sentences. The US Sentencing Guidelines can be very confusing and intimidating to many. The federal system operates completely differently from state prosecutions, and requires a totally different strategy and expertise.Our defense team understands the criminal prosecution of the federal system. We are well prepared to construct and form a winning strategy in a federal investigation or prosecution.
A federal crime is an extremely serious offense in Texas that requires the care and personal attentiveness that a qualified and experienced defense team at the Law Offices Boren-Mims has for you. If you are looking at a possible conviction for a federal crime, you could be sentenced to up to life in a federal prison. Our team will work to put together the best defense to achieve the most favorable outcome of your federal case.
Do not become a victim of federal sentencing guidelines. Contact the experienced criminal defense attorney / team at our offices immediately.
When in the United States District Courts in Texas, we have the knowledge and experience
to successfully represent those facing a federal investigation or prosecution.
Including but not limited to the following cases:
* Immigration law violations * Drug violations * Conspiracy * Capital Murder
* Child pornography * Counterfeiting *RICO / Organized crime * Bank robbery * Money laundering * Felon in possession * Gun offenses * Embezzlement * Bank fraud
* Identity theft * Wildlife violations * Wire and Mail fraud * Cyberstalking
* Welfare fraud * Bankruptcy fraud * Insurance fraud * Social Security fraud
STATE COURT
Every state has a system for classifying criminal offenses. Higher grade offenses result in higher levels of punishments. Offenses are usually divided into two general categories including felonies and misdemeanors. In Texas, felonies are crimes punishable by terms that must be served in either a Texas Department of Criminal Justice -Institutional Division prison or state jail. Less serious crimes (misdemeanors) are punishable by up to one year in a county jail.
Felonies are more serious crimes which can result in prison time. Misdemeanors are less serious crimes. Even though the punishment ranges are lower for misdemeanors, you should not ignore a misdemeanor charge. Understanding the direct and indirect consequences of the misdemeanor classification system can help reduce the long-term consequences of a misdemeanor charge.
If a defendant is not eligible for probation, they can be sentenced to imprisonment,"jail time". Felony sentences are served in TDCJ-ID prisons or state jails, whereas misdemeanors are served in a county jail.
Felony Cases
An indictment is a formal accusation against an individual suspected of committing a crime. Indictments are generally only obtained for felony charges. An indictment is used as an alternative to a complaint in a trial court. A complaint is also an accusation against an individual, but the individual generally must have been arrested as a result of probable cause against him before the complaint can be entered.
However, an indictment against an individual can be obtained before any arrest is made. Further, while a complaint is an affidavit signed by the prosecutor, an indictment is the product of sworn testimony, sometimes by several witnesses, and therefore holds more weight in cour.
Capital Murder
Murder / Homicide
Aggravated Assault
Vehicular Homicide
Robbery
Theft
Sexual Assault
Possession of Controlled Substance
Ranges of Punishment for Felonies in Texas:
Capital Murder: Life without Parole or Death and/or a $10,000 fine
First Degree Felony: 5-99 years or Life and/or a $10,000 fine
Second Degree Felony: 2-20 years and/or a $10,000 fine
Third Degree Felony: 2-10 years and/or a $10,000 fine
State Jail Felony: 180 days to 2 years in a State Jail Facility
and/or a $10,000 fine
Driving while Intoxicated
Assault Family Violence
Criminal Trespass
Theft/Theft by Check
Possession of Marijuana
Possession of a Dangerous Drug
Contributing Alcohol/Tobacco
to a Minor
Misdemeanor Cases
Misdemeanors are criminal offenses classified as Class A, Class B, or Class C. Each state has a different system for classifying criminal offenses. The higher grade offenses result in higher levels of punishments.
Class A misdemeanors are the highest level of misdemeanors. Class C misdemeanors are the lowest level. If you have no criminal history or minimal history, you can petition the court for probation or deferred adjudication. Your time on probation is ranges from six months to two years.
Ranges of Punishment for Misdemeanors in Texas:
Class A: no more than one year in county jail and/or a $4000 fine;
Class B: no more than 180 days in county jail and/or a $2000 fine;
Class C: is a fine of not more than $500, and in some crimes jail time may be assessed.
Punishment Enhancements for Misdemeanor Offenses
In addition to the general guidelines as described above, some misdemeanor offenses can enhance punishments or collateral penalties.
For example, in Texas,
Class A misdemeanor theft can be enhanced to a felony if the defendant has two prior theft convictions.
A person convicted of any grade of theft in Texas cannot serve on a jury.
Texas can suspend a defendant’s driver’s license after a misdemeanor DWI or drug conviction.
Certain indecency statutes, like indecent exposure, can result in sex offender registration.
A Class A assault can result in the deportation of a defendant who is not a U.S. citizen.
Because there are so many collateral consequences to a misdemeanor conviction, a defendant should never accept a “time-served” offer without seeking the advice of a criminal defense attorney to understand how that conviction will affect them once they exit the courthouse.
The information on this website is for general information purposes only. Nothing on this site should be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation. This information is not intended to create, and receipt or viewing does not constitute, an attorney-client relationship.