Were you arrested in Richmond? A criminal conviction can ruin every part of your life. You may lose friends and family. You could be fired from your job or kicked out of your school or even your home. This is a scary situation but remember, an arrest is not a conviction.
A Richmond criminal defense lawyer can protect your freedom and future. Call Blass Law today to get started.
Our Team Helps Richmond Residents Accused of All Types of Crimes
Our firm represents Texans arrested for or charged with the following:
Driving While Intoxicated/Boating While Intoxicated
Driving while intoxicated (DWI) is typically a misdemeanor offense. While that might seem mild, its effects are far-reaching. Your license can be suspended, you could spend time in jail, you’ll lose thousands of dollars, and end up with a criminal record. But that’s just the legal penalties. You could:
- Lose custody of your kids
- Get fired from your job or even lose your livelihood if you drive for a living
- Be unable to get a new job
- Get rejected from the school of your dreams
- Lose friends
Our Richmond DWI lawyers have defenses we can use against these charges. They include:
- An improperly calibrated breathalyzer
- An improperly used breathalyzer
- False readings due to diet, such as keto
- False readings due to a medical condition
- No probable cause or reasonable suspicion
The penalties you face will be much higher if you cause an accident that causes injury (intoxication assault) or kills someone (intoxication manslaughter) while intoxicated.
Sex Crimes
A conviction for sexual assault, sexual assault on a minor, statutory rape, sexual abuse, child porn, or solicitation of a minor can ruin your entire life. You’ll spend time in prison, lose thousands, and likely end up on the Sex Offender Registry. This affects where you can live and requires you to update the local police department every time you move.
You might end up losing your home, custody of your kids, your marriage, and your friends. You’ll face social stigma and humiliation. You could also lose any professional licenses you have.
However, you do have options for defense against sex crimes charges. They may include:
- An alibi
- Mistaken identity
- Consent
- False accusation
- Entrapment
Our Richmond sexual assault lawyers and Richmond sex crimes lawyers will review your situation to determine the best route.
Violent Crimes
In addition to jail or prison time and fines, you might lose your family, friends, and job. You might also lose your professional license. Our Richmond assault lawyers can defend you against charges for assault, assault on a family member, manslaughter, or murder. Defenses may include:
- Self-defense/defense of others
- Mistaken identity
- Entrapment
- Coercion
- Alibi
- Accidental contact
Drug Crimes
A drug crime conviction can put you in jail for decades. You can also lose your family, friends, and reputation. You might lose your job and be unable to get a new one. A skilled Richmond drug crime lawyer can help you fight the charges, protect your record, and work to preserve your future.
Defenses we can use include:
- Lack of reasonable suspicion
- Unlawful search and seizure
- False reports
- Failure to maintain chain of custody
- Rights violations
White Collar Crimes
A conviction for theft, embezzlement, or fraud can cost you thousands in fines and land you in jail or prison for years or even decades. It can also be difficult to find a job after this type of conviction.
The defense we use will depend on your case but may include:
- Violation of your rights (e.g., illegal search and seizure)
- Lack of intent (e.g., you didn’t embezzle, you made a mistake with accounting)
- Entrapment
- Coercion
Prostitution and Solicitation
Depending on the type of offense you’ve been accused of, you could be facing down anywhere from months to life behind bars. You could lose thousands of dollars, as well as your reputation, your family and friends, even your job.
We’ll defend you against prostitution or solicitation charges with the following arguments:
- Entrapment
- Coercion
- Violation of your rights
- No probable cause
We Fight for the Results You Want from a Richmond Criminal Case
While we can’t promise a result, our law firm fights tooth and nail for the best possible result in your case. What that is depends on your specific circumstances, but might be:
- No charges filed: This can happen if you call us early enough and we are able to convince the prosecutor against filing charges.
- No billed by the grand jury: This happens when the grand jury determines there is not enough evidence to indict you.
- Dropped charges: The prosecutor may decide to drop the charges. This can occur if we can establish that they violated your rights during evidence collection or arrest.
- Plea bargain: We can plead for a lesser charge (e.g., assault instead of aggravated assault).
- Probation: You receive probation instead of jail time. This typically comes with conditions, like drug treatment.
- Trial: In some cases, trial is the best option. We’ll fight for a “not guilty” verdict.
Why You Want Jay in Your Corner
An arrest is an isolating experience. You may feel like no one has your best interests in mind. But you’re wrong because Jay does. Jay Blass Cohen wants to protect your rights, your freedom, and your future.
And he has what other defense attorneys don’t have. Jay is an ACS-CHAL Forensic Lawyer-Scientist, certified in forensic chromatography for both alcohol and drugs. He’s also always been dedicated to defending Texans. He didn’t start off as a prosecutor, fighting against the same people he represents now. Fighting for those accused of crimes in and around Houston has always been his passion and life’s work.
He’s also a Houston native so he’s familiar with the surrounding counties, their courthouses, and their prosecutors. He uses that familiarity, along with his skills, experience, knowledge, and certifications, to Keep Innocent People Innocent.
See How Our Richmond Criminal Defense Attorney Can Help You Today
Remember, you are innocent until proven guilty. While it might not seem that way, Jay will ensure your rights are protected from the second you give us a call.
Learn more about how a Richmond defense lawyer at Blass Law can help you today.