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Criminal Practice Areas

Learn more about top areas of criminal legal practice

DWI

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Blood draws and breath tests have made defending DWI extremely difficult. However, it is important to hire an attorney as soon as possible as this type of charge affects your driver’s license status and you only have a limited time before you can ask for what is known as an ALR hearing. Despite blood draws and breath tests there are many ways to challenge the validity of the testing and the police investigation. Contacting a DWI attorney is the best practice to taking steps towards winning your case or at least, mitigating the damage. Contact us at Sosa Law at (956) 621-1277 or click here to set up an appointment for a free consultation.

Domestic Violence or Assault

Women and domestic violence or assault

If you have been accused of assaulting a loved one or just a complete stranger, we can help. There are so many ways to challenge an assault allegation, whether it be by asserting self-defense, lack of corroborating evidence or attacking the character of the alleged victim. Our office specializes in assault offenses, it is critical that you contact an attorney who specializes in these types of matters. Contact us at Sosa Law at (956) 621-1277 or click here to set up an appointment for a free consultation.

Drug Offenses

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There are so many different types of drug offenses ranging from petty possession of marihuana to delivery of a controlled substance. These types of cases are heavily reliant on law enforcement investigations and testimony. It is crucial that you hire an attorney at the beginning of the case to protect and preserve constitutional rights that were probably violated during the arrest or investigation. Contact us at Sosa Law at (956) 621-1277 or click here to set up an appointment for a free consultation.

Theft

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Theft crimes can involve burglary, robbery, credit card abuse, shoplifting, identify theft, and Employee theft. These types of crimes are serious because they are crimes of moral turpitude which usually ends up in denial of employment or government benefits if you are found guilty of these type of offenses. Get in contact with a criminal defense lawyer right away to help defend your rights. Contact us at Sosa Law at (956) 621-1277 or click here to set up an appointment for a free consultation.

Sex Offenses

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Sex offenses can include Aggravated sexual assault, attempted sexual assault, indecent exposure, internet sex crimes, online solicitation of minor, public lewdness, rape (sexual assault), possession of child pornography, prostitution, sexual assault of a child, solicitation of prostitution, sexually-oriented business or sexting. These crimes carry a big stigma behind them and if found guilty you will have to register as a sex offender and could face criminal penalties for non-compliance with registration. Beyond registration, there can be some series of criminal penalties. Sex crimes are extremely complex and require an experienced defense attorney to defend against series allegations. Contact us at Sosa Law at (956) 621-1277 to set up an appointment or click here for a free consultation.

Expungement/Non-Disclosure

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Expungement - You may be eligible to expunge an arrest from your record so that there is no record of it from any government agency whether it be on the National, State or local level. Contact us at Sosa Law to set up an appointment for a free consultation. 


Non-Disclosure - Even if you were placed on probation you still may be eligible to seal your criminal record through a Non-disclosure order. Contact us at Sosa Law at (956) 621-1277 to set up an appointment or click here for a free consultation.

Bond Issues

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If you have been arrested you are entitled to a reasonable bond. If you are given a bond that is too high or unreasonable hire a criminal defense attorney right away to get your bond lowered. Contact us at Sosa Law at (956) 621-1277 to set up an appointment or click here for a free consultation.

Probation Violations

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Most of the time when you are community supervision or probation there are conditions you must follow. If you violate these conditions you may end up looking at jail time. An experienced criminal defense attorney will help you through this process. Contact us at Sosa Law at (956) 621-1277 to set up an appointment or click here for a free consultation.

Occupational License

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If you have a suspended driver’s license but need to get around for work or school you can petition the court to allow you to drive on certain days between certain hours. Contact us at Sosa Law at (956) 621-1277 to set up an appointment or click here for a free consultation.

Juvenile Matters

Juvenile criminal law

Juvenile law is a specialized area of law that is governed by the Texas Family Code but is criminal in nature. Children that are detained in a lock-down facility or arrested can be traumatic for the child and can set them up for failure in the future. It is important to get a juvenile defense attorney to help you through the process and fight for your child’s rights. Contact us at Sosa Law at (956) 621-1277 to set up an appointment or click here for a free consultation.

Appeals

Appeals and new trial

Direct appeal - An appeal made directly to the state or federal court of appeals or higher court from a trial court.

Writs of habeas corpus -  A judicial mandate ordering a prisoner to appear before a judge to determine if he or she is lawfully imprisoned. If it is determined that the prisoner’s constitutional rights have been violated in relation to his or her imprisonment, the court may order his or her release.

Motions for a new trial - A formal legal request to overturn a court’s decision or jury verdict so a new trial can be held.
Motions to vacate- A formal legal request made to a court to remove or withdraw a previous judgment or verdict.  

Forfeiture proceedings -  In certain criminal cases, an individual’s property or possessions may be seized to aid in the investigation. Asset forfeiture is common in drug-related cases.

Post-sentencing motions - If an individual believes that something went wrong during his or her trial resulting in an unfair sentence, he or she can file a post-sentencing motion. A post-sentencing motion must be filed within 10 days of the sentencing.

Contact us at Sosa Law at (956) 621-1277 to set up an appointment or 
click here for a free consultation.

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Drug
Theft
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Expungement
BondIssues
Probation
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