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What Happens if I’m Arrested in Texas?

Texas has long prided itself as a “no-nonsense” state that prioritizes the safety and personal liberties of its citizens. Part of this pride comes from Texas’s reputation as being “tough on crime.” While “tough on crime” may sound good in campaign ads and on the evening news, the reality is often harsh and upsetting for innocent people who find themselves up against it.

Should I Confess or Cooperate to “Make Things Easier?”?

Many people believe that cooperating with the police and prosecutors increases their chances of an acquittal or reduced charges. They may believe that the police will appreciate their honesty and “reward” them by letting them go, or only pressing minimal charges. This is not true. The police’s job is not to arrest criminals.

Why Choose Us?

Non-JudgmentalAt The Wilder Law Firm, we listen, but we don’t judge. We know that nobody wants to be arrested and go to trial, and that no one comes to us due to happy circumstances. We understand that, in many circumstances, totally innocent people are charged with crimes due to circumstances beyond their control. We also understand that sometimes good people make mistakes.

If I Committed a Crime, Does That Mean I’ll Necessarily Go to Prison?

Good people make mistakes every day. That doesn’t mean they should pay for the rest of their life for those mistakes. Although Texas enjoys its “tough on crime” reputation, the criminal justice system is not meant to be strictly punitive.

What Should I Do if I’ve Been Arrested in Texas?

Being arrested is serious business. Some people “shrug it off.” Others may “throw themselves on the mercy of the court,” or try to stage their own defense based on nothing but their own word and the hope that a jury will believe them. All of these are mistakes. Texas prosecutors take felony charges seriously, and Plano police are invested in demonstrating to the public that they take “law and order” seriously.