Houston, Texas Criminal Mischief Lawyer
Defense Lawyers Representing Clients in Criminal Mischief Cases and Petty Crimes Throughout – Houston, Galveston, League City, Texas
Criminal mischief charges should not be taken lightly: A conviction can have very serious long-term consequences. While some people view criminal mischief as something minor that young people do,
Texas law enforcement officials and the state’s district attorneys do not always see it that way. If you or a family member is facing charges of criminal mischief in the Houston area, it is in your best interest to consult with an experienced criminal defense attorney.
At the Law Offices of Tad Nelson & Associates, our experienced Houston criminal mischief attorney is ready to protect your rights. Tad Nelson is Texas Board-Certified in criminal trial law, and is a former Galveston County assistant district attorney. He understand exactly how the prosecution will approach your criminal mischief case. The bottom line: Do not let a minor slip in judgment ruin your good name. Seek high quality legal representation.
What is Criminal Mischief in Texas?
Criminal mischief can take many different forms. Under Texas law, a Houston resident could be charged with criminal mischief for a wide variety of alleged underlying offenses. Most often, this type of charge is filed when someone is accused of committing an act of vandalism or other intention destruction of property. More specifically, some of the most common types of criminal mischief cases that our Houston misdemeanor defense lawyers handle involve the following:
- Defacing property;
- Causing damage to an automobile;
- Breaking windows or doors;
- Damaging or destroying school property; and
- Damaging or destroying a home or business.
For the most part, acts of criminal mischief do not rise to the level of a felony offense. Still, these types of cases need to be handled with due care and skill. Even if jail time is not a possibility in your case, a conviction for misdemeanor criminal mischief in Houston could cause you major long-term problems. For example, this type of conviction will also show up as part of a background check. Your reputation does not need that type of life-lasting damage. Having criminal mischief charges on your permanent record could hurt your future employment prospects and even hinder your educational opportunities.
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Our team is committed to fighting aggressively for the best interests of our clients at every step of the legal process. When our Houston petty crimes lawyers take on your case, we will start with a comprehensive review. Then, we will assess what needs to be done to get you the best possible result. We will work towards keeping your record clean, so that one silly mistake does not come back to haunt you down the line.
Were You Charged With Criminal Mischief in Houston?
Our Board-Certified criminal defense lawyer is standing by, ready to take on your case. At the Law Offices of Tad Nelson & Associates, our Houston legal team has deep experience handling all aspects of criminal mischief cases. To learn more about how we can help you, please call us today at (713) 802-1631 to schedule your initial consultation. We represent defendants in Houston and throughout Harris County.
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