Criminal Law

in Bryan / College Station, Texas

Anger is a natural emotion that every human experiences. Unfortunately, anger can also cause people to lash out and act violently both through words or threats, and even through physical contact. These types of actions do have severe consequences like assault and family violence. If you are convicted you could lose your right to keep and bear arms.

Depending on the jurisdiction, consequences of an assault or family violence conviction vary in severity. Judges will take into consideration the offender's intent, the surrounding circumstances, and any other relevant information to make a decision.

Our experienced attorneys have defended the rights and freedoms of numerous individuals charged with assault and family violence, and we are ready to put this experience to work for you. Contact Banks & Banks at (979) 822-8533 today to discuss your situation in more detail.

Crimes involving the possession, trafficking, or manufacturing of illegal drugs and narcotics are among the most serious offenses an individual can be charged with. In Texas, law enforcement officials and prosecutors are especially strict when it comes to drug crimes, and a conviction will lead to severe penalties. A conviction can also have devastating effects on an individual's personal and professional opportunities.

Our experienced attorneys have defended the rights and freedoms of numerous individuals charged with assault and family violence, and we are ready to put this experience to work for you. Contact Banks & Banks at (979) 822-8533 today to discuss your situation in more detail.

If you have been arrested for a DWI, you are facing a lengthy and complicated legal process with potentially serious consequences. It might take over a year to dispose of the criminal case. It could take 6 months or more to contest the suspension of your driver's license for failing or refusing a breath test or blood test. You need an experienced DWI / DUI lawyer to lead you through the court system and maximize the chances of a successful resolution of your case.

Philip C. Banks and Amy A. Banks have been handling driving while intoxicated cases for our entire careers, in Brazos County as well as Grimes, Leon, Madison, Washington, and Robertson counties. We know our ways around all courthouses. We are familiar with all the twists and turns of DWI / DUI law. We spend time with our clients and return phone calls promptly. We carefully evaluate each of our DWI cases and explore all defensive angles that seem potentially productive. We are forthright and honest in dealing with our clients. We set reasonable fees for the work we perform.

Criminal convictions are not the only actions found on someone's criminal record. In fact, if an individual was simply arrested but later found not guilty either by a jury or because there was not enough evidence to go to trial, his or her record can still be tarnished. If this happens, it can damage a person's reputation and possibly affect his or her ability to obtain employment. If this happens, you may consider an expunction. Expunction of certain criminal records can enable an individual to deny that they have been arrested and will prevent any agency from releasing information about such records..

Do not let your reputation or prospects suffer because of your criminal record. Contact Banks & Banks today by calling (979) 822-8533.

In some cases a defendant has been charged with a D.W.I. that resulted in serious bodily injury or death. These cases are different because they are so serious. The sad fact is that no matter what punishment the offender receives, it will not bring the victim of an Intoxication Manslaughter back to life or restore the victim of an Intoxication Assault to his prior health.

If you or someone you love is facing intoxication manslaughter or intoxication assault charges, please call Philip C. Banks and Amy A. Banks today at (979) 822-8533.

A person commits the offense of murder when they intentionally or knowingly cause the death of an individual. The most common defense to murder is self-defense or the defense of others. If a person uses or attempts to use deadly force against you or a friend or family member and you act to prevent this by using deadly force in return, you have acted in self-defense of another. This is allowed by law.

Please call Banks & Banks if you or someone you love is facing this horrible situation at (979) 822-8533.