Law Office of Randel Cross
Fierce Litigation. Responsible Negotiation.
Facing criminal charges and need an attorney who gets results?
EXPERIENCE MATTERS.
Dallas criminal lawyer Randel Cross’s track record speaks for itself. If you’re in trouble with the law, Randel knows what it takes to face off with law enforcement and the DA’s office to achieve the optimum outcome in your case.
Law Office of Randel Cross
Fierce Litigation. Responsible Negotiation.
Facing criminal charges and need an attorney who gets results?
EXPERIENCE MATTERS.
Dallas criminal lawyer Randel Cross’s track record speaks for itself. If you’re in trouble with the law, Randel knows what it takes to face off with law enforcement and the DA’s office to achieve the optimum outcome in your case.
Experienced, effective, no-nonsense criminal defense
If you have been accused of a crime and are looking for the best criminal lawyer in Dallas, you need a Dallas criminal defense lawyer who knows what it takes to achieve the best outcome in your case and isn’t afraid to go to trial to defend your rights. Dallas criminal lawyer Randel Cross’s record as a fierce and effective criminal attorney in Dallas County speaks for itself, as do the numerous 5-star reviews you will find online.
Drug Crimes
The state of Texas takes drug crimes very seriously and has some of most severe penalties for drug charges in the country, with penalties ranging from hefty fines to up to life in prison. If you’re facing drug charges in the Dallas / Fort Worth area, you can count on Dallas drug crime attorney Randel Cross to work tirelessly to achieve the best outcome in your case.
Just because you are accused of a drug crime, doesn’t necessarily mean you’re actually guilty of an offense. As a former prosecutor, Dallas drug attorney Randel Cross is keenly aware of the tactics law enforcement officers use to bring drug charges against Texas citizens. He also understands the mistakes law enforcement makes and has a knack for identifying the procedural, human, and ethical errors made by law enforcement. This invaluable insight is key to getting drug charges reduced or dropped.
You also want to make sure the Dallas criminal attorney you hire is proficient in handling drug crime cases. As a former prosecutor and defense attorney, Dallas criminal lawyer Randel Cross has handled nearly 1,000 drug cases during his 10+ year legal career. Whether you’ve been charged with drug possession (marijuana, cocaine, heroin, PCP, meth, and so on), drug paraphernalia charges, or a more serious drug crime, you can expect an informed, aggressive, and strategic defense from attorney Randel Cross.
Don’t entrust your future and freedom to just any attorney. You deserve guidance from one of the best criminal lawyers in Dallas—an attorney who will give it to you straight and be honored to put his expertise to work for you. That Dallas drug crime attorney is Randel Cross.
If you’re facing drug charges, don’t delay. Contact the Law Office of Randel Cross today to begin the process of getting your life back.
Criminal Possession of a Weapon
While the state of Texas boasts some of the most lenient weapons laws in the country, that doesn’t mean we live in the wild, wild west. If you’re facing weapons charges in Texas, it’s critical to hire an experienced Dallas criminal defense lawyer like Randel Cross to defend your rights. Randel is adept at skillfully defending weapons charges clients, and he knows what it takes to get criminal possession of weapon charges dropped or reduced, and if necessary, mount an aggressive defense to take your case at trial.
Two of the most common weapons charges in Texas include unlawful possession of a felon with a firearm (UPFF) and unlawful carrying of a weapon. You could be charged with unlawful possession of a weapon if you have a weapon in your possession and you’re a convicted felon or are the subject of a protective order due to family violence, among other reasons. Possible penalties include up to $4,000 in fines and 2 to 10 years served with the Texas Department of Corrections.
You could be charged with unlawful carrying of a weapon, generally a Class A misdemeanor punishable up to 365 days in the county jail, if you use a weapon in an unlawful or reckless fashion, such as in prohibited places (schools, government buildings, airports, establishments where alcohol is served, among others) or displayed out in the open in a vehicle. Depending on the circumstances under which the unlawful carrying of a weapon offense occurred, charges could range from a Class A misdemeanor to third degree felony.
Carrying a weapon while committing another unlawful act can significantly increase the severity of charges and consequences faced in Texas. Even if you don’t use the weapon while committing the crime, the fact that you were carrying a weapon is considered an aggravating factor, which can elevate charges from a misdemeanor to a felony, depending on the aggravated crime (aggravated robbery, aggravated assault, aggravated sexual assault, aggravated kidnapping, etc.).
The state of Texas takes weapons charges very seriously. If you’re facing weapons charges, your finances and freedom could very well be at stake. Don’t put your future at risk! Contact the Law Office of Dallas criminal lawyer Randel Cross today.
Domestic Violence Charges
After more than a decade as a Dallas criminal lawyer, attorney Randel Cross understands the severe and harsh impact domestic violence charges can have on a person’s life, not to mention the lives of that person’s family and loved ones. If you’ve been accused of assault family violence, you need a domestic violence attorney who understands the complexities of domestic violence charges and how to bring the truth to light in he-said/she-said disputes.
At the Law Office of Randel Cross, our Dallas domestic violence lawyers vigorously defend clients who have been accused of Texas family violence crimes, including:
- Child abuse involving a family member or member of the household.
- Acts by a family member or member of the household against a member of the family or the household that leads to or puts one of the aforementioned at risk for bodily injury, physical harm, assault, or sexual assault.
- Stalking, dating violence, kidnapping, unlawful restraint, and homicide.
Once you are convicted of charges involving family violence, that conviction can damage your reputations, restrict your freedoms, and follow you forever. When you have a domestic violence conviction on your record, you will be prohibited from working in certain places, working with children, and owning firearms, handguns, and ammunition, among other restrictions.
The penalties for family violence charges in Texas can be severe, generally ranging from a Class A misdemeanor of assault family violence (AFV), punishable up to 365 days in county jail, to a 3rd degree felony, with punishment ranging from 2 to 10 years to be served with the Texas Department of Corrections. Unfortunately, allegations of domestic violence are all too common in the Dallas and Fort Worth court systems, with many of those allegations being fabricated out of spite or arising after the police have been called when a fight gets out of hand.
If you’re someone considering accusing a partner of family violence, it’s important to think about the gravity of the situation before you call police. If your life or your children’s lives are in danger, by all means call the police, but if your safety isn’t in jeopardy, you should know the police are coming to arrest someone. It isn’t their job to referee a fight. And even if you decide not to press charges, the police can still press charges against your spouse, partner, or other family member, regardless.
For those accused of family violence, it’s vitally important to contact an experienced domestic violence attorney as soon as potential accusations of domestic violence arise. If you’ve already been charged with and arrested for an act of family violence, don’t reach out to the alleged victim or victim’s family members until you’ve spoken with an attorney. Even a simple call to ask for forgiveness could get you in trouble.
Don’t let allegations of family violence put your life, reputation, and freedom at risk. Contact the Law Office of Randel Cross today to start preparing for your defense.