In Celina city limits, prosecutors and judges handle criminal matters in the Collin County Municipal Court. If you face charges for a crime, such as theft or drug possession, consult a Celina criminal defense attorney at Rosenthal Kalabus & Therrian today.
DWI Charges
If you face DWI charges, don’t make any decisions until you contact the Collin County DWI attorneys at Rosenthal Kalabus & Therrian. We have successfully won acquittals, dismissals, and reduced charges in thousands of DWI cases. Our efforts have saved our clients from license revocations, hefty fines, jail time, and more.
Successful defense of a DWI case begins with analyzing the action of the police officers prior to pulling you over. Texas and federal laws impose a number of procedural safeguards on criminal suspects. The most important among these is the prohibition against unlawful search and seizures. At Rosenthal Kalabus & Therrian our DWI attorneys pride ourselves on our ability to defend clients following unlawful search or seizure. Police must adhere to certain procedures before they can pull you over and administer a breathalyzer or blood test to determine your BAC.
For example, they must:
Have reasonable suspicion you were committing a crime that justified pulling you over
Have reasonable suspicion of intoxication that justified administering a field sobriety test
Without evidence of reasonable suspicion, any evidence the officer obtained is inadmissible. Inadmissible means the prosecution cannot use it in court. Inadmissible evidence could include the results of breathalyzer or blood tests.
Drug Crimes
Drug addiction is a serious problem. It places a heavy physical, emotional, and financial toll on individuals, families, and communities. Arresting and prosecuting drug crimes eats up valuable time and public resources.
Placing addicts in jail cells does little to help them recover. And a conviction on a criminal record makes it difficult to obtain future employment. These impossible circumstances only feed the cycle of addiction. This leaves users feeling like they have no choice but to continue in the drug trade. Treatment, especially early treatment, can make all the difference.
That is why our team checks eligibility for pretrial diversion programs for first-time offenders. To be eligible for participation in the pre-trial diversion program, you must:
Agree to a period of supervision by the Collin County Community Supervision Department
Agree to other conditions as required, such as community service, restitution to victims, or treatment
Agree to not engage in further criminal activity
In exchange, the prosecutor agrees to dismiss the charges after successful completion of the program. You may also be eligible for an order of expunction, which will allow you to legally deny that a case was ever brought against you.
Celina Criminal Defense Attornies: Working to Find Solutions
If you or your loved one has gotten arrested in Celina the attorneys at Rosenthal Kalabus & Therrian can help. We have handled thousands of DWI and drug cases and will work to find the best solution for you. Contact our Celina office today at (972) 369-0577 to schedule your initial consultation.