McLennan County Texas Criminal Defense
Prater & Ridley
If you are under investigation or have been arrested and charged with a criminal offense, do not accept any agreement with the prosecutor’s office without first speaking to a criminal defense lawyer.
At Prater & Ridley, we have an extensive background in protecting and defending the rights of individuals facing felony and misdemeanor charges under Texas criminal law. A short list of the typical charges our clients face includes:
Whatever the charges against you, our attorneys understand the serious effects a criminal conviction can have. And if possible, we will contest the evidence against you and fight to have your charges either reduced or dismissed.
Driving While Intoxicated to comply with the title under Texas Law
One of the most common charges we fight is the DUI. Drunk driving laws are getting tougher everywhere, and Texas is no exception. Recent legislation now makes it possible for the State to place an ignition interlock on your vehicle, and at your expense, for up to two years.
Added to that are the expensive fines and court costs, your attorney’s fees, and the exorbitant insurance rates you will pay over the next several years. Contacting our firm as soon as possible after your drinking and driving arrest gives you a much better chance of avoiding these harsh penalties.
Expunctions
A person placed under custodial or non-custodial arrest for a felony or misdemeanor, is eligible to have all files and records relating to the arrest expunged if:
Misdemeanors – if the person is released, the charge is no longer pending, there is no final conviction or community supervision and no there has been no felony conviction for the past 5 years
Felonies – same requirements as above AND indictment is not presented, or it is dismissed or quashed and the limitation period has expired
Non-disclosure – if a person is placed on deferred adjudication community supervision for a felony or misdemeanor, that person may petition for non-disclosure (sealing the record) if the person has entered a plea of guilty or no contest, the judge has deferred the proceedings and placed the person on unadjudicated probation and the person has been successfully discharged from their community supervision with the proceedings having been dismissed.
For an experienced and aggressive Central Texas criminal defense attorney who will fight to protect and defend your rights, contact the law office of Prater & Ridley to schedule a consultation with one of our attorneys.
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Prater & Ridley
2582 Blue Meadow Drive
Temple, TX 76502
(254) 773-9081
(254) 773-3328 Fax
McLennan County—Coryell County—Falls County
Williamson County—Bell County—Milam County
The Law firm of Prater & Ridley represents clients from throughout the Central Texas region including the cities of Georgetown, Temple, Belton, Killeen, Harker Heights, Gatesville, Cameron, Waco, Copperas Cove, Marlin, and the Fort Hood military base.
