Felony Defense
Defense against serious Texas felony accusations and the consequences that follow.
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Dallas–Fort Worth Criminal Defense Lawyer
Your freedom. Your record.
Your future.
Criminal defense for the moments when everything is on the line.
The Piri Law Firm defends people facing felony and misdemeanor charges throughout Dallas–Fort Worth, including DWI, assault and family violence, drug charges, theft, probation violations, warrants, and cases that can threaten immigration status.
Criminal DefenseDefense built around your case
Dallas–Fort WorthServing North Texas
Felony & MisdemeanorSerious charges at every level
Criminal + ImmigrationConsequences considered together
English · Español · FrançaisMultilingual service
At a Glance
What does a criminal defense lawyer do?
A criminal defense lawyer protects the client’s rights, investigates the accusation, analyzes the prosecution’s evidence, identifies legal and constitutional issues, negotiates when appropriate, and prepares the case for trial when necessary. The strategy should also account for consequences involving employment, licensing, family, and immigration status.
What We Do
What are you facing?
From an arrest or investigation through negotiation, trial, and post-case consequences, the defense should start with the facts, the evidence, and what the government must prove.
DWI Defense
Defense of DWI allegations, license consequences, blood or breath evidence, and repeat-offense exposure.
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Defense of assault and family-violence allegations, protective-order issues, and collateral consequences.
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Possession, delivery, manufacture, and other controlled-substance allegations.
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Theft, burglary, criminal mischief, fraud-related allegations, and property offenses.
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Defense when alleged violations threaten community supervision or deferred adjudication.
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The first stage may involve release, bond conditions, immediate rights, and preserving evidence.
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Post-conviction and custody issues requiring focused criminal-defense analysis.
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Defense for non-citizens when a criminal case may also threaten immigration status.
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Misdemeanor and felony matters evaluated around the charge, evidence, record, and goals.
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Detention & Felony & Misdemeanor
Arrested or under investigation? The defense starts now.
A criminal case begins long before trial. Early decisions can affect bond, evidence, statements, charging decisions, plea negotiations, and trial strategy. The defense should begin by identifying what happened, what the government can actually prove, and what must be challenged.
Bond & release strategyEvidence and police conductCharging and negotiation strategyTrial preparation from the start
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What To Do Now
Four things to do after an arrest or criminal accusation.
01Use your right to remain silent.
Avoid giving detailed statements about the accusation before speaking with counsel.
02Follow bond and release conditions.
Violating a condition can create additional problems while the original case is pending.
03Preserve evidence immediately.
Messages, video, photographs, witnesses, receipts, and location data can disappear quickly.
04Build the defense early.
Early investigation can affect charging decisions, negotiations, motions, and trial preparation.
The Criminal Case
From arrest to resolution, every stage matters.
Texas criminal cases move through distinct stages. Understanding what happens next helps you make better decisions and gives the defense time to investigate, preserve evidence, and prepare.
Arrest & Bond
The first stage may involve release, bond conditions, protecting your rights, and preserving evidence before it disappears.
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Police reports, video, witnesses, forensic evidence, and the state’s theory need to be tested.
Learn More →Negotiation & Motions
Suppression issues, legal challenges, and negotiations can reshape the case before trial.
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When an acceptable resolution is not available, the defense must be prepared to challenge the case in court and take it to trial when necessary.
Learn More →Criminal + Immigration
A criminal case can become an immigration case.
For non-citizens, a plea or conviction can create consequences far beyond the criminal courtroom. Criminal and immigration strategy should be coordinated before major decisions are made.
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The charge is only the beginning.
A criminal accusation is not a conviction. The defense should examine the evidence, identify legal issues, understand the client’s priorities, and prepare for the possibility of trial.
Evidence
Challenge what can be challenged.
Statements, searches, stops, video, witnesses, testing, and forensic evidence can all affect the strength of the state’s case.
Consequences
Protect more than the case.
A criminal case can affect employment, licensing, family, immigration status, and future opportunities.
Criminal + Immigration
Criminal and immigration strategy aligned.
For non-citizen clients, plea and trial strategy should account for potential immigration consequences.
Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Results depend on the facts and circumstances of each matter.
Defense Principles
DEFENSE FIRST
Every case starts with the evidence, the law, and the client’s goals—not assumptions about the accusation.The Piri Law Firm
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I do after an arrest in Texas?
Protect your right to remain silent, avoid discussing the facts of the case with people other than your lawyer, and get legal advice as early as possible. Early defense work can affect bond, evidence preservation, and charging decisions.
What is the difference between a misdemeanor and a felony?
Texas classifies criminal offenses by level, with felony offenses generally carrying more severe potential punishment and collateral consequences than misdemeanors. The exact exposure depends on the charged offense and case history.
Can a criminal case be dismissed before trial?
Sometimes. Dismissal can depend on evidentiary problems, legal issues, investigation, witness availability, prosecutorial decisions, or other case-specific factors. No particular outcome can be promised.
Can a criminal charge affect my immigration status?
Yes. For non-citizens, certain charges, pleas, and convictions can create immigration consequences. Criminal and immigration strategy should be coordinated before major case decisions are made.
Dallas–Fort Worth Criminal Defense
Defense across North Texas.
The firm represents clients facing criminal accusations throughout the Dallas–Fort Worth area. The court, county, charge, criminal history, evidence, and immigration status can all affect the strategy, so the defense should be built around the specific case rather than a generic playbook.
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What Are You Facing?
An arrest. A felony charge. DWI. Family violence. Drug allegations. A warrant or an investigation. Start with the problem in front of you.
Talk to The Piri Law Firm
Get counsel involved early.
Early defense can help preserve evidence, evaluate exposure, and shape the next steps before the case gets further down the road.
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