The Experienced Legal Counsel You Need When Your Freedom is at Stake
Everybody makes mistakes. Sometimes, it’s a momentary lapse of judgment. You may fall in with the wrong crowd or you might just be at the wrong place at the wrong time. Before you know it, law enforcement officers are on the scene or knocking at the door. Without proper legal counsel, you might say or do the wrong thing, making a bad situation even worse. That’s when you need an experienced, fearless and aggressive criminal defense attorney. That’s when you want Bailey & Galyen.
At Bailey & Galyen, we have aggressively fought to protect the rights of criminal defendants in Bedford and throughout Texas for more than 40 years. We are committed to protecting the fundamental rights guaranteed to every citizen by the American Constitution and will tenaciously advocate for you at any stage of a criminal prosecution, whether you have been arrested and charged with a crime or are merely under investigation. We are successful trial attorneys who know how to present your case to a judge and jury. We also have the knowledge and experience to know when it will be in your best interests to consider a plea bargain.
We built our criminal defense practice on a straightforward approach, combining hard work and effective communication to get the best outcome for our clients. We are committed to providing every client with the highest levels of personal service and attention, listening carefully todetermine your needs and concerns, so we can tailor our counsel to meet your goals. We’ll immediately notify you of all developments in your case, and will carefully explain your options, so that you can make informed decisions about how you want to proceed.
For an initial interview with a results-oriented Bedford criminal defense attorney, contact Bailey & Galyen online or call our offices at 817-345-0580.
An Overview of Texas Criminal Law
The criminal laws in Texas reset forth in the Texas Penal Code (TPC), a collection of statutes or written laws created by the Texas state legislature. To face prosecution for a criminal offense, you must be charged with violation of a specific statute. To convict you, the state must prove the required elements of the crime beyond a reasonable doubt.
As set forth in the Texas Penal Code, criminal acts are generally charged as either misdemeanors or felonies. The TPC lays out the elements of each criminal offense and identifies the potential penalties for conviction. Under Texas law, a wide range of acts are prohibited, including assault, drug crimes, DUI/DWI, white collar crime, sex offenses, white collar crime, criminal fraud or misrepresentation, theft crimes, burglary, robbery and cyber/computer-related crimes.
What Kinds of Charges Will Bailey & Galyen Defend?
At Bailey & Galyen, we aggressively defend individuals charged with any criminal violation in the state of Texas :
- Assault and battery—We defend people charged with either simple or aggravated assault, including domestic violence, including threats of physical injury or intimidation
- Drug crimes—We protect the rights of people facing prosecution for any type of drug-related offense, including possession, trafficking, distribution, manufacturing and cultivation of controlled substances (such as prescription drugs). We will defend you on drug conspiracy charges, as well as prosecution for possession of drug paraphernalia.
- Cybercrimes—Our criminal defense attorneys aggressively defend people facing prosecution related to the illegal use of computers or to illegal online activity, including allegations of computer fraud, cyber stalking, identity theft and child pornography
- Driving while impaired (DWI) or driving under the influence (DUI)—We represent men and women in both criminal and administrative proceedings or hearings related to charges of driving while impaired or under the influence of alcohol or drugs
- Sex crimes—We represent defendants in all types of sex crime prosecutions, such as sexual abuse or assault statutory rape, child molestation, solicitation and prostitution, or possession or distribution of pornography
- White-collar crimes—We take cases involving allegations of embezzlement, misappropriation of property, forgery, money laundering and other financial crimes
- Weapons charges—We know the Texas gun and weapon laws and will zealously protect your rights under the 2nd Amendment
- Property crimes—We represent individuals charged with any type of larceny or theft crime, including receipt of stolen goods and destruction of property
Our attorneys have the skill, knowledge and experience to handle any criminal matter, whether you’re a first-time or repeat offender. We will be a strong voice for you at every stage of the criminal process, whether you are under investigation, have been arrested and detained, or have been convicted and want to file an appeal.
Why Should You Hire Bailey & Galyen to Advocate for You in a Criminal Prosecution?
In a word—experience. Because we’ve successfully protected the rights of criminal defendants in Texas for more than four decades, we have a thorough knowledge and understanding of the laws and procedures.
- We’ll be your intermediary with law enforcement officers and prosecutors throughout the process, making certain that your constitutional rights have been protected, and that police officers had probable cause for any search, seizure or arrest
- We will exhaustively investigate all allegations against you, Interviewing all potential witnesses and thoroughly reviewing the police report
- We will timely prepare and file all documents required by the court throughout the course of your prosecution, and will be a strong voice for you in all hearings, meetings and proceedings
- We will carefully evaluate all the evidence, so that you can make good decisions about whether to seek a plea bargain or take your case to trial
At Bailey & Galyen, we have successfully protected the rights of criminal defendants for more than four decades, in Texas and throughout the greater Bedford area. We have a comprehensive understanding of Texas criminal law and procedure and can anticipate the moves prosecutors will make to try to secure a conviction. Because we’ve been involved in criminal matters with most of the prosecutors and judges throughout the Bedford area, we generally know when it’s in your best interests to seek a plea bargain and when you should take your case to trial.
What Are the Projected Costs of Hiring an Experienced Bedford Criminal Defense Attorney?
Criminal defense attorneys generally bill on an hourly basis, and rates can vary. The more complex your case, the more time your lawyer will typically need to fully prepare your defense, and the more you can expect to pay. You can help your attorney by gathering evidence and preparing for every client meeting, as well as by being truthful in all your communications. In addition, you’ll generally pay less if you resolve your case early with a plea bargain, rather than taking your case to trial.
Contact the Bedford Criminal Defense Attorneys at Bailey & Galyen Today
At the law offices of Bailey and Galyen, with offices throughout Texas, our goal is always your total satisfaction. We are available to take your call 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Evening and weekend appointments are available upon request, and we will travel for a consultation, if necessary.
To schedule a free initial consultation to discuss your criminal case, call our offices at 817-345-0580 or contact us by e-mail.
