1. What do I do if I have a warrant out for my arrest?
You want to post bond immediately. You can either post the full bond amount (in cash) or use a bondsman. If you post the full amount, you will receive the entire bond amount back once the case is terminated. If you use a bondsman, you will not receive this money back. |
2. How soon should I hire an attorney?
Immediately. There are deadlines that you may not be aware of that your attorney will know about. You may miss these deadlines should you not comply with them. You may waive valuable rights simply because of a lack of knowledge. You need to be informed as soon as possible. |
3. Can I drive after being arrested for a DWI?
Yes. After being arrested for a DWI, you will be given a Temporary Driving Permit. You may drive for up to 40 days after receiving said permit. You have a short period of time to request a hearing on your license suspension. You do not want to miss this deadline. Once it’s passed, we can no longer help you. You want to exercise all of your rights to maintain your license. |
4. What if my girlfriend/boyfriend or spouse wants to drop charges?
That’s an important fact that we need to know. However, the State of Texas does not automatically dismiss these cases. It does not mean that we cannot get your case dismissed, it just may take some time to do so. You will still have to post bond, go to court and allow us to fight the case for you. We are specially trained in this area. Cheryl Brown was a prosecutor in the Family Criminal Law Division (where your case will probably be sent), so she has special expertise in this area. Let us help guide you through this maze. Our input is invaluable. |
5. Does my loved one have to come to court with me?
Not necessarily. There are times when we ask the complainant to attend court. Each case is different. We have the special knowledge to assess each case individually and decide on a case by case basis. |
6. Do I still have to post bond even if the complainant wants to drop charges?
Unfortunately, yes you do. Although the complainant may not want to continue with the case, it’s important for you to post bond and alleviate that warrant (in order not to be arrested). We will do everything we can to get the case dismissed (if possible), as quickly as possible. |
7. How soon after posting bond will I receive a court date?
Normally, you will receive a court date within 7 days of posting bond. |
8. Do I have to have an attorney at the first court setting?
It is not necessary to have an attorney at the first setting. Keep in mind, however, that witnesses disappear, change their minds or may alter their testimony completely. The sooner we get involved in your case, the better. |
9. What to look for when hiring an attorney.
When looking for an attorney, you must remember a few simple rules:
- A. Experience - Does the attorney I am considering hiring have the right experience to handle my case?
- B. Knowledge - Does the attorney I want to hire have the knowledge required for my case?
- C. Comfort level - Am I comfortable with this attorney? Does he/she answer my questions? Is he/she concerned about my case? Is he/she devoting enough time and effort towards my case?
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10. Why should I hire Brown & Brown Attorneys at Law
- A. Experience - We have over 30 years of experience between the two attorneys. We are both former Harris County Assistant District Attorneys. We have been on both sides of the bench and are well-liked and respected by colleagues and judges.
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B. Knowledge - We have over 30 years of experience between us. We have tried over 100 cases. We are more than well-qualified to handle most cases.
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C. Comfort level - We will always answer your questions. We devote many hours to all of our clients and find that our clients are typically very satisfied with the attention we afford them, as well as the time devoted to their cases.
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Call us today at 832.428.1358 or e-mail us at csbrown@att.blackberry.net. |
