Being arrested can be one of the most traumatic events in a person’s life. Often, people don’t understand their rights, the charges against them, or the consequences they are facing. And worse, they have no idea how the judicial system even works.
As a former prosecutor in Harris and Williamson County and now practicing defense attorney in Williamson and surrounding counties, Jo has cultivated and maintains close professional relationships with prosecutors, court staff, and judges which helps facilitate negotiations when appropriate. But Jo’s experience also means that when a case demands it, she possesses the knowledge and confidence to make novel legal arguments in court.
If you are being investigated by the police, exercise your right to remain silent and call us immediately. If you have been arrested, do not wait anxiously for your court date wondering what is going to happen to you. Call Jo so she can answer your questions and give you a roadmap of what’s ahead.
Jo handles all adult and juvenile misdemeanor and felony criminal offenses such as:
DWI
Driving While Intoxicated, Driving While Intoxicated with Child, Intoxication Assault, Intoxication Manslaughter
Drug Charges and All Controlled Substance Violations
Possession of Marijuana, Possession and Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance, Possession of Dangerous Drugs, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Domestic Violence Offenses
Assault Family Violence, Enhanced, Continuous, Assault Strangulation, Injury to a Child, Sexual Assault, Deadly Conduct, Terroristic Threat, Harassment, Unlawful Restraint
Violent Offenses
Aggravated Robbery, Robbery, Kidnapping, Murder
Driving Violations
Driving While License Suspended or Invalid, Failure to Stop and Render Aid Causing Injury or Death
Theft and Financial Crimes
Bad Checks, Bank Fraud, Burglary, Conspiracy, Credit Card Theft and Fraud, Felony Theft, Fraud, Forgery, Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle, Receiving Stolen Property, Shoplifting, Money Laundering
Property Crimes
Criminal Mischief, Arson, Other Property Damage or Destruction, Burglary and Criminal Trespass
Fraud/White Collar and Computer Crimes
Identity Theft, Forgery, Counterfeiting, Credit Card Abuse, Money Laundering
Obstruction Governmental Operations
Failure to Identify, Resisting Arrest, Search or Transport, Evading Arrest, Hindering Apprehension, Escape, Bail Jumping, Prohibited Substances and Items in a Correctional Facility, Interference with Public Duties
Weapons and Gun Charges
Unlawful Carrying Weapons, Unlawful Carrying Handguns by a License Holder, Unlawful Possession of Firearm
Probation
Probation Revocation Hearings, Adjudication Hearings, Probation Modification, Early Termination of Probation