When most of us hear the words “defense attorney,” we often think of someone who has been accused of robbery, grand theft auto, or murder. A criminal defense lawyer would certainly handle severe charges such as this, but they also handle what are known as “misdemeanor” charges. A typical, run of the mill defense attorney is more likely to handle offenses such as:
- driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI)
- assault
- petty theft
- prostitution
- vandalism
- trespassing
- other crimes that are punishable with a fine and/or a sentence of less than one year in jail
A DUI defense lawyer is one of the most highly sought defense lawyers not only in San Antonio, but all over the United States. The penalties for even a first offense of DUI have increased over the years as groups such as Mothers Against Drunk Drivers (MADD) and other similar organizations have helped push through many new DUI laws. All states have a drinking age limit of 21 and the blood alcohol concentration limit has been lowered from .10 to .08. Many states have adopted laws requiring mandatory jail time for anyone caught at a repeat offense of drunk driving, as well as greatly increased fines with possible license suspension for first-time DUI offenses.
A San Antonio divorce lawyer is also a very highly sought representative in Texas. Divorce, no matter how simple or complicated the case may seem, is a difficult process to endure. However, cases which involve children, property, and other complexities can easily turn a difficult situation into a nightmare. A good divorce lawyer will help both parties to split all assets equally, as well as attempt to get both parties to agree upon whom their children will live with and the visitation schedule they wish to use. As many couples find it hard to agree upon these matters, it is a great help to have an attorney present to help “keep the peace.”
