The laws of the United States and the laws of each individual state apply to everyone, whether or not they are a United States citizen. However, some people face more serious consequences than others would if they are convicted of the same crime. If you are a United States citizen and you commit a crime, you may receive any or all of the penalties that state or federal law sets forth as punishments for the crime that you have committed. If you are an immigrant, you may receive the same penalties that a citizen would, as well as other penalties that could put your ability to remain in the United States at risk.

If you are an immigrant and you have been charged with a crime, there is a lot at stake. You are facing harsh penalties, as well as immigration-related penalties that could drastically affect your ability to remain in the United States with your family and friends and pursue the dreams and goals that you have been working towards during your time in the United States. Since there is so much at stake, it is absolutely essential that you retain an experienced Texas Criminal Defense Attorney. In addition to pursuing the best possible outcome in your criminal matter, your Texas Criminal Defense Attorney may be able to help you obtain relief from the immigration-related consequences associated with the crimes that you have been charged with.

In criminal cases, defendants are often presented with options for resolving their criminal matters which could provide a better outcome for them than a criminal trial would. It can be difficult for any defendant to understand these options, but Texas Criminal Defense Attorneys help defendants decide whether any of the options would work well for them by explaining them in the context of what the overall impact of choosing a proposed course of action is likely to be. If you are an immigrant, your attorney can help you understand the options that are available to you by explaining the way that choosing a particular course of action will affect each area of your life, including your immigration status. When you have a clear picture of the possible ways that you could choose to resolve your criminal matter and how each option is likely to work out for you, it is much easier to make a decision that will bring you the best overall result.

Texas Criminal Defense Attorneys know that immigrant defendants have a lot at stake. If you are an immigrant who has been charged with a crime, Texas Criminal Defense Attorney Alex Tyra may be able to help you. It is possible that the penalties that you are facing right now, including any consequences that are related to immigration, could be avoided or reduced. If you have questions about a criminal law matter, please call our office today, at (903) 753-7499. You may also visit our website and contact us via our online contact form.