There are many reasons why we may find ourselves facing a criminal accusation. If this is your situation, then you must provide a strenuous defense to help prevent or minimize the effects on your life. In North Texas and Arlington area The Goolsby Law Firm and attorney Mike Goolsby can help you if you are facing allegations of criminal wrongdoing.

Mike Goolsby strongly believes that everyone is entitled to an effective defense when accused of a criminal matter and that you are innocent until proven guilty. Furthermore the state must be made to prove any allegations to the fullest extent possible. As a former trial attorney with the district attorney’s office Mike Goolsby has experience of how the criminal court system works, more than any other practicing criminal defense attorney in this region.

One area where many innocent individuals are caught is in the matter of driving under the influence or driving while intoxicated. Recent crackdowns in this area have led to a zero tolerance mentality which can mean that many innocent motorists are caught in this trap. Whilst you may feel, if you are accused of driving under the influence, you should just accept the conviction, especially if it is your first one, you should be aware that even a first conviction can seriously affect your life, and will result in you losing your driving license for a period, and then leave you facing serious expenses related to increased insurance premiums and other matters.

There are defenses you can make against this type of accusation, at The Goolsby Law Firm we can investigate and examine any evidence collected against you, including the police dashboard camera video, results of any tests, and aspects of the stop, to help to defend you in this matter.

Another much abused area is the matter of an assault/family violence, especially when divorce proceedings are in progress. You may find yourself facing an accusation of assault, and this may be a tactic by your spouse’s divorce lawyers to get a better outcome for them. You must always defend yourself against these types of accusations, as not only will you end up with a criminal record, you will also lose in the divorce settlement, in matters of spousal support and child custody.

No matter what the specific criminal charges against you Mike Goolsby and The Goolsby Law Firm can protect your rights, and offer a defense to help you. Specific charges will require specific types of evidence gathering and preparation of your case. No matter what these requirements are, at The Goolsby Law Firm we have experience and knowledge of all aspects of law to help us achieve this. As well as access to professional help, and expert witnesses, no matter what area is required.

If facing a criminal allegation in the Arlington or North Texas areas call The Goolsby Law Firm for help. Attorney Mike Goolsby accepts full responsibility for every case taken by his firm, you will never be handed off to an assistant or another lawyer, and will be kept fully appraised at all times of exactly what stage your case is at, and of any legal options open to you. Call today for a free consultation, discretion and confidentiality is always assured.