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Plano DWI Lawyers Biederman & Burleson, P.L.L.C. – DWI Trial Lawyers

You thought a Collin County Texas DWI could never happen to you or your loved one, but unfortunately you now find yourself in an unexpected and scary situation. You may be asking, “What should I do now” or “What do I need to plan for and expect?” For the answer to those questions, and more, contact the professional DWI defense lawyers at the Law Offices of Biederman & Burleson, P.L.L.C. You need to know that the state prosecutors will try to take away your driving privileges, convict you of DWI, place you in jail or on probation, place a deep lung device on your vehicle, and restrict your freedom among other things.

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Plano Texas Probation Violations Defense Lawyers

Often, the Plano and Collin County probation defense attorneys at Biederman & Burleson, P.L.L.C., receive phone calls from citizens who complain about unfair treatment by unreasonable Collin County probation officers. Our attorneys always advise client who are on probation to do their best to get along with their probation officers. However, sometime conflict is unavoidable for whatever reason. Although the best way to prevent your probation from being revoked is to keep the probation officer from filing a motion to revoke in the first place, too often this is not an option. Although judges rely on probation officers’ recommendations in regard to handling probation revocations, just because a motion to revoke is filed does not mean you will end up in jail.

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Collin County Defense Lawyers in Assault Cases

Law enforcement’s response to domestic violence and assault charges has changed dramatically in recent years.

Previously, police officers could arrive, assess the situation, and decide for themselves how to proceed.

Now, law enforcement takes an altogether different approach. Often, police departments have policies (written or unwritten) that police officers must always make an arrest in domestic violence situations, even if the alleged victim protests. Due to these policies, domestic violence charges have skyrocketed and many otherwise innocent people have found themselves under arrest.

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By Collin County Criminal Attorney Troy P. Burleson

Everyone has a bad day. However, a private dispute between you and your loved one SHOULD NOT brand you a criminal for the rest of your life!

Too often, a wife, husband, boyfriend or girlfriend will call 911 or the police in the heat of an argument because they don’t know where else to turn to settle or calm down a domestic argument. Often, they do so not to get their spouse arrested and do not realize that this phone call will result in a domestic abuse charge being filed by the state.

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By Collin County Assault Lawyer Troy P. Burleson

If you are accused of Assault in Collin County, Texas and the person you are accused of assaulting is your spouse or a member of your household, the prosecutors will add a “family violence” enhancement paragraph to your charging document. This enhancement paragraph is prepared to reflect the allegation that the assault was against a family member. If you plead guilty or are found guilty of and Assault with Family Violence enhancement then you will face additional consequences than just the normal punishment for an Assault charge in Texas. An Assault without a family violence enhancement is a Class A Misdemeanor under Texas law. Click the link below for the range of punishment for a Class A Misdemeanor in Texas.

Texas Misdemeanor punishment: Class A

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By Collin County Criminal Lawyer Troy P. Burleson

If you or your loved one has been charged with a Class A Misdemeanor in Collin County, Texas then the case will be filed in one of the six (6) county courts at law located in McKinney, Texas. The county courts building is located at 1800 N. Graves Street in McKinney, Texas. There are 6 county courts at law in Collin County. Cases are randomly assigned to one of the six courts after they are accepted and processed by the Collin County District Attorney’s Office.

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By Collin County Criminal Lawyer Troy P. Burleson

By Collin County Criminal Lawyer Troy P. Burleson

If you or your loved one has been charged with a Class B Misdemeanor in Collin County, Texas then the case will be filed in one of the six (6) county courts at law located in McKinney, Texas. The county courts building is located at 1800 N. Graves Street in McKinney, Texas. There are 6 county courts at law in Collin County. Cases are randomly assigned to one of the six courts after they are accepted and processed by the Collin County District Attorney’s Office.

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