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Texas aggressively prosecutes murder cases.  Toughest prosecutors are assigned to these cases with the goal of putting the accused behind bars.  Texas still has the death penalty and has many numerous people on death row.  Not all murder convictions lead to a death penalty.  Murders that qualify as “Capital” murder may lead to being on death row and execution.  If one has been accused of killing a police officer or fireman in the course of their duties, or intentionally killing a person during the commission of a felony, or murder for hire can be reasons to end up with a capital murder indictment.

Murder is defined as intentionally taking another person’s life.  There are three categories of murder offense in Texas Penal Code: First, second and third decree.  Manslaughter is also a criminal offense of killing another but does not have the element of intent.  Manslaughter is of two degrees: Voluntary and Involuntary.  Both murder and manslaughter are felonies and carries the toughest punishments.

These cases usually require investigators, experts, exhibits, blood splatter analysis amongst other things.  You need the best litigation team standing by you at this time.  The fact that you have been accused of murder does not mean that you do not have a defense.  Our attorneys will screen your case for possible defenses including but not limited to mistaken identity, self-defense, and lack of intent.

Our attorneys will represent aggressively.  Meet with one of our attorneys today.

One of the most common criminal charge faced by Texans are driving while intoxicated. DWI, as it is commonly called, is not the same as a traffic violation. DWI is defined as driving under the influence that impairs physical and mental abilities. DWI can result in serious consequences. A DWI conviction can lead to license suspension, jail time, and permanent criminal record. There are more than 2000 deaths in Texas from DWI. To discourage people from driving under the influence, State of Texas has very severe punishment for one who has been convicted of a DWI. Even for a first time offender, you may face maximum jail time of 180 days and a fee of $2000.00.

If you have been arrested of DWI, review your case with us immediately. You may have only 15 days to appeal a license suspension from the date of your arrest for DWI. As your attorney, before your case is set for trial, we would need to determine whether the arresting officers following all constitutional safeguards before arresting you. We also would need to review all evidence. If there is no probable cause for your arrest, we will move to dismiss your case from the court’s docket.
Your case can also be dismissed because arresting officer violated your constitutional rights while making the arrest, for inaccurately conducting field sobriety tests, for forcing confessions.

Just like any other criminal charge, it is important that you retain Basu Law Firm to represent you in a DWI case.
We handle wrongful death cases involving:

Admiralty and maritime accidents
Aviation accidents
Automobile wrecks
Bus crashes
Catastrophic injuries
Defective products
Environmental pollution and other issues
Fires and explosions
Food poisoning
Medical malpractice
Motorcycle accidents
Oil refinery and pipeline explosions
Nursing home negligence
Swimming pool accidents
Truck and 18-Wheeler wrecks
Workplace injuries
When a loved one has been killed due to the negligence of another, let us help you get the justice and compensation you deserve. To learn more about how our Houston, Texas, wrongful death attorneys can help you, schedule a free consultation today.

If you have been charged with domestic violence, you may be unsure of what you should do next. Therefore, the best thing you can do is to speak with a legal professional who can provide you with the insight and direction you need to be successful in and out of court. Working with a skilled defense lawyer is the best decision people can make when they have been accused of abusing a loved one.

Assault is defined as intentionally or knowingly causing or threatening bodily injury to another person.

This is a crime that results in intentional physical harm to another. Assault charge can land you either in felony or in misdemeanor court depending on the severity of the charge. There are many charges under the umbrella of assault. For example, there is sexual assault, aggravated sexual assault, assault with a deadly weapon etc.

At The Basu Law Firm, PLLC our aggressive lawyers understand what is at stake with an assault conviction in Texas. We provide our clients with honest assessments of their cases, as well as explaining to them their options so they can decide how to move forward.

Assault is a crime of violence. In most assault cases, testimony may be sufficient for conviction. If you have been accused of this crime, let our skilled attorneys help you.

If you enter another person’s property, you may be accused of trespass. Often times, your entry may be with consent but during your interaction with the owner, he or she may ask you to leave the property and if you continue to remain on the property, you may be charged with trespass.

Criminal trespass is punishable by jail time and fine. If convicted, it becomes a permanent blemish on your criminal record. As with any other criminal record, it is difficult to find employment or lease an apartment with a criminal history.

If you or your loved one has been accused of criminal trespass, allow us to defend you. Our focus will be to get the best possible outcome possible.

Often a sex crime starts as an accusation by one person against another. This is a “he said/she said” crime. There may be little or no corroborative evidence against you and none may be required before for a conviction. Further, often time, if you or someone had consensual relationship with a minor, you may be charged under this category for aggravated sexual assault.

A conviction of sexual crime has social stigma attached to it. If convicted, one may be required to register as a sex offender registry. This registry is accusable to general public and anyone and everyone can find information on the convicted sex offender including their name, address. Date of birth and other identifying information.

Other than the registry, an accused will probably face jail time and fines. If you have been accused of a sexual crime, do not take this lightly. Let us resolve this case for you.

Drug crime includes but not limited to possession, manufacturing and distribution of illegal drugs. You may be charged with a drug crime if you are found in possession of paraphernalia. You may be charged with a drug crime if you have prescription medication but the prescription is not in your name.

Drug crime can be State or Federal crime. Drug crime can also be felony or misdemeanor. Whatever the degree or nature of drug crime, it is important that you retain one of our attorneys to represent you. We will review the case and evaluate the chain of evidence on your case. We will investigate whether law enforcement followed all search and seizure protocols. We will analyze any product seized during arrest. If you have been charged with a drug offense, you need an experienced criminal defense attorney.

Burglary is the criminal offense of breaking into another person’s property with an unlawful intent to commit a felony offense or to steal from the person. Burglary may be charged as a state jail felony, felony of its first degree or felony of second degree. According to Texas Penal Code, Prosecutor will have to prove beyond a reasonable doubt the following elements of the crime:

entry into a habitation, or a building (or any portion of a building) not then open to the public, with intent to commit a felony, theft, or an assault
remains concealed, with intent to commit a felony, theft, or an assault, in a building or habitation
enters a building or habitation and commits or attempts to commit a felony, theft, or an assault.
Defense wins if the prosecutor fails to prove any of the elements of the crime beyond a reasonable doubt. It is important for defense attorneys to evaluate each element and gather prove in favor of the accused.
Burglary can be punished with jail time, fine and/or probation. If you have been accused of this crime, retain us to represent you in this case.

Fact is, you may be an innocent passer by but be in the wrong place at the wrong time to be accused of robbery. If you have been accused of robbery, you may face 2 to 20 years and a fine of $10,000.00. With a conviction of robbery, it will be difficult for you to obtain employment.

Robbery is a violent crime. It is theft, combined with intentionally, knowingly or recklessly causing injury to another; or intentionally or knowingly threatens injury or death or places another in fear of immediate harm or death.
Aggravated robbery is a more serious offense. It is a felony of first degree and carries a sentence of 5 to 99 years. Aggravated robbery is robbery involving serious bodily injury to another person; Possession of or displaying a deadly weapon; or commission of robbery against a disabled person or person who is 65 or older.
If you have been accused of robbery, it is important for you to hire an attorney and you should hire one as soon as possible. Why should time be of essence on a case like this? In our experience, if we can get to a scene of a crime, we can often recovery very crucial evidence to help our client. For instance, we can find video recordings, weapons or testimony. The longer we wait, chances are such evidence will be hard to come by and in some cases, destroyed.

Majority of Texans are gun lovers. However, that may lead to legal consequences: you may be arrested for possession a weapon or carrying a weapon without a license. You may also be accused of carrying a weapon in a private property that does not allow you to carry a weapon even if you have a license to carry it.

If you have been accused for any weapons crime, call us. We have experience in handling such crimes.

If you have plea bargained with the prosecutor and agreed to probation, you may not be totally free of your criminal issues. Terms of probation usually requires you to follow certain requirements during the period of probation. For example, you may not get in trouble with the law during this time; you may need to visit the probation officer monthly; you may need to do community supervisions, you may need to require to register for GED. A probation offer can be very customized and your probation terms may differ from someone else on probation for the same offense. Probation is a complex process and we at Basu Law Firm stand firm by our clients during their period of probation, so we can act as a liaison between our clients, probation officer and if need be, the court.

If you violate any of the terms of probation, you may be charged with violation of probation. If you have been charged with violation of probation, you may have a warrant issued and you will likely get arrested.

PROBATION VIOLATIONS AND PROBATION HEARINGS
Common probation violations include:

If you do not visit your probation officer as required
If you do not pay your fines on time
If you do not finish your community supervision
If you are set for a hearing for failure to violate probation, contact us immediately. Even though a criminal case gives you a constitutional right to jury trial, you do not have the same right if are accused of violation of probation. Prosecution only has to show that it is more likely than not that you have violated the terms of probation. Prosecution does not have to show beyond a reasonable doubt that you have violated the terms.
Do not attend the hearing by yourself. Hire Basu Law Firm. We can take remedial actions prior to the hearing that may lessen the punishment or modify the terms of probation for you.

If you wish to remain in the United States and avail almost all benefits that the country can offer you, then you probably would like to get a green card.  With a green you can work in the United States freely, get a driver’s license, travel in and out of the country without restriction and attend school.  You can get a green card either through a family member or through employment.  Getting a green card is the same as becoming a resident: a step that will ultimately lead to citizenship.

Immigration law is very specialized.  It is important for you to consult with our office before you file any documents with USCIS.  Our attorneys will guide you through this complicated process efficiently.

A green card has an expiration date.  Hence, it is not a permanent means of staying in United States.  For you to make United States your permanent abode, you will need to apply for citizenship.  It is important for an attorney to represent you in filing your citizenship paperwork.  There can be many grounds of denying your application for citizenship.  Example, if you have been accused of crime and cannot exhibit a good moral character, you may be denied; after you application for citizenship, you will be interviewed by an officer.  If you have been in trouble with the law, you need to contact an attorney before you file any documents with immigration.

If you pass your interview, you will have to pass a history and government test.  If you fail the test, you may be denied your citizenship even if you are eligible under all other grounds.  Attorneys from our office frequently appear at these interviews with our clients.

If you or your family has been living in the United States illegally, you are subject to deportation. Even though you may be facing immigration charges, you may qualify for certain relief that may be granted by the immigration judge. You may qualify for asylum, cancellation of removal, convention against torture to name a few.

If you are illegally in the United States and have been a victim of a crime, you may qualify for U visa. To qualify, the crime has to qualify as one delineated by the government as a qualifying crime for U visa. It includes but not limited to family violence, false imprisonment, felony assault, abuse sexual contact, slavery, trafficking to name a few. The applicant has to be a victim of the crime who will assist government in prosecuting the crime

If approved, one can remain in the United States for 4 years and apply for green card 90 days prior to the expiration of the U visa. Dependents of the applicant can also qualify to adjust status.

If you have been victim of any crime, contact our office so may review your case.

If a country has been hit by natural disaster or in extreme political disarray, United States may allow temporary protection for the citizens of this country. After designation, citizens of the country who may be in the United States illegally can file for protected status. If the application is approved, the individual can work in the Country and have permission to be in the country. However, since the designation of the country is temporary, the protection of the qualified individual under this rule is also temporary. Every year or so, an individual may be required to register to continue their status.

Temporary protected status does not lead to green card or citizenship. If an individual with this temporary status is accused and charged with a crime, their TPS may be revoked. If TPS status is revoked, an individual facing a criminal accusation may not be able to post bond while they face the criminal charge. Similarly, if an individual is convicted of a felony or two misdemeanors, they may not be able to register as a TPS applicant.

TPS may be revoked by Immigration authorities if you have been accused of a crime. It is important for you to hire an attorney who has experience in criminal and immigration law.

If you are married to a permanent resident or US Citizen spouse who mentally or physically abuses you, you can self petition for green card. You do not necessarily need to prove physical abuse. As long as you can show extreme mental cruelty you may qualify. You also do not need help of your spouse to fill out any application. Contact our office so we can take you through this complicated process of application.