Laredo Defense Attorney Handling Crimes Of Violence
Violent Crimes Defense | Laredo, Texas
Accused of a Violent Crime? Call Joey First.
Violent-crime allegations can affect your freedom, family, employment, reputation, firearm rights, and future. Former Chief Prosecutor Joey Tellez provides direct defense for people facing serious charges in Laredo, Webb County, and South Texas.
The first police report is not always the whole story. These cases often involve conflicting accounts, emotional witnesses, self-defense issues, disputed injuries, and evidence that must be reviewed carefully.
The Full Story Matters
A Serious Accusation Is Not the Same as Proof.
Violent-crime cases may begin with a 911 call, an injury, a frightened witness, or a fast decision made by officers at the scene. That does not mean every fact has been verified.
A strong defense examines what happened before, during, and after the incident and whether the State can prove every required element beyond a reasonable doubt.
Cases We Defend
Violent Crime Charges in Laredo and Webb County
Aggravated Assault
Charges involving alleged serious bodily injury or the use or exhibition of a deadly weapon.
Assault and Family Violence
Allegations involving spouses, dating partners, relatives, household members, or other assaultive conduct.
Robbery and Aggravated Robbery
Charges alleging theft combined with threats, bodily injury, serious injury, or a deadly weapon.
Deadly Conduct and Weapons Allegations
Cases involving firearms, discharge allegations, threats, or conduct claimed to place others in danger.
Stalking and Harassment
Allegations involving repeated contact, threats, messages, monitoring, or conduct claimed to cause fear.
Homicide-Related Charges
Serious allegations involving murder, manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, or related investigations.
Defense Issues
Questions That Can Shape a Violent-Crime Defense
No single defense applies to every case. The proper strategy depends on the accusation, evidence, witnesses, and the full context of the incident.
Self-Defense
Was force used in response to another person's immediate use or attempted use of unlawful force?
Defense of Another
Was the accused acting to protect another person from an immediate threat?
Mistaken Identity
Does the identification evidence reliably establish who committed the alleged act?
Conflicting Accounts
Do witness statements, video, messages, and physical evidence tell different stories?
Intent and Mental State
Can the State prove the required intent, knowledge, recklessness, or other mental state?
Unlawfully Obtained Evidence
Were statements, searches, seizures, or evidence obtained in violation of legal protections?
Evidence Matters
Evidence That May Change How the Case Is Understood
Former Chief Prosecutor
Why Choose Joey Tellez?
Joey's former-prosecutor background gives him insight into how serious felony cases are investigated, evaluated, charged, and presented.
He reviews the evidence, identifies the disputed issues, and explains the available options without making promises about the outcome.
Clients work directly with Joey and receive clear answers about the court process, risks, and decisions ahead.
What Happens Next
The Serious Felony Case Process
01
Arrest and Bond
The court may address release conditions, protective orders, firearm restrictions, and other immediate issues.
02
Independent Investigation
The defense identifies witnesses, obtains available records and video, reviews injuries, and develops the factual timeline.
03
Grand Jury or Indictment
Depending on the charge, the case may be presented to a grand jury before a formal felony indictment.
04
Discovery and Motions
The defense reviews the State's evidence and evaluates any appropriate legal or evidentiary challenges.
05
Resolution or Trial
The next step depends on the evidence, available defenses, negotiations, and the client's informed decisions.
Common Questions
Violent Crimes Defense FAQs
Can I claim self-defense in a violent-crime case?
Self-defense may apply when a person reasonably believed force was immediately necessary against another person's use or attempted use of unlawful force. Whether it applies depends on the full circumstances.
What if the complaining witness changes their story?
A changed account may affect the evidence, but the State decides whether to continue the case. All prior and later statements should be compared with the physical evidence and other records.
Can charges continue if the alleged victim does not want to prosecute?
Yes. Criminal charges are brought by the State, not the alleged victim. The witness's position may still affect the evidence and how the case is evaluated.
What should I do if police want to question me?
Remain calm and do not obstruct officers. Clearly state that you want to speak with an attorney before answering questions or providing a statement.
Can a violent-crime charge be dismissed or reduced?
That may be possible in some cases, but no result can be promised. The answer depends on the evidence, witnesses, defenses, injuries, and whether the State can prove every required element.
Talk to Tellez Law
Facing a Violent-Crime Charge? Call Joey First.
Speak directly with Joey Tellez about the accusation, evidence, court process, and decisions ahead.
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This page provides general information and does not create an attorney-client relationship. Every case depends on its own facts and circumstances.