Resisting Arrest in Houston

Criminal Defense Attorney in Houston

Resisting arrest can involve struggling with a police officer who is trying to put a suspect into handcuffs, running away from being put into a police car or fighting being put into a prison cell.  It is a
Class A misdemeanor with a fine not to exceed $4,000 with a prison term of up to one year.  If the resistance is done with a deadly weapon, the offense is a 3 ^rd degree felony with prison sentence from 2 to 10 years and a fine of up to $10,000.  If you are facing charges for resisting arrest, you require strong and effective criminal defense and are urged to contact without delay a criminal defense lawyer in Houston.

Resisting Arrest Charges

At Stradley, Chernoff & Alford, we represent clients charged with resisting arrest in the Houston area.   Three of our partners are certified criminal lawyers by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.  We are former prosecutors and district attorneys who have extensive experience in the courts and in all the processes and procedures of the criminal justice system.  We meet with our clients and learn the particulars of the incident, seeking out the defense actions we need to take to fight for their freedom. We understand the seriousness of the charge and are relentless in our client's defense.  We often contact the prosecutor of the case to discuss the matter and present our client's side of the matter.  We present our client's good background or evidence that could assist in having the prosecutor drop the charges or reduce them.

Defense against Resisting Arrest Charges

At trial, we vigorously present our defenses.  They could include that the police used excessive force or where they were undercover that our client did not recognize them as police.  We challenge inadequacies in the state's proof and expose inaccuracies and lies in the testimony of state witnesses.  We strive to create a reasonable doubt in the state case compelling acquittal.

We have helped many clients obtain dismissals and acquittals in court.  We urge you to contact the firm for a free consultation.

Contact a Houston Criminal Defense Attorney at the firm for zealous Defense against Resisting Arrest Charges.