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Houston Arson Defense Attorney
Attorney Representation in Houston, Texas since 1992
Because arsonists cost the state of Texas bundles of money every year, every fire in our state is thoroughly investigated for its cause. If arson is suspected, the government will collect all available evidence before charging a suspect with the crime. If a fire involved damage to a home or vehicle that was insured against such damages, the insurance company will also conduct an investigation of the fire to ensure there is no chance of fraud. Between these two intensive investigations, people accused of arson must have an experienced Houston arson defense attorney at their side.
In Texas, there are several factors taken into consideration when evaluating the severity of an arson charge. When these charges are more minor, the punishment may be two years in prison. When the crime is deemed to be more serious, the sentence can be life imprisonment and up to $10,000 in fines. No matter how minor the charges are, the crime is still a felony, which means even after you are released from prison, you will have a hard time gaining worth-while employment and satisfactory housing. Additionally, you will no longer be able to vote, hold office or possess a firearm. Hiring a skilled arson attorney is your only chance of beating these charges and being able to move on with your life.
When the court evaluates the severity of your arson charges, they will look at the location of the crime, your suspected intentions, the damages done, if there were any injuries or deaths related to the fire, if any other crimes were involved and more. If you are a younger person fascinated by fire and caused damage to nothing more than a grocery store dumpster, your charges will not be as serious as someone who started a fire for the purpose of insurance fraud or someone who burned down an entire forest where three people died in the flames. As you can see, there is a lot of leeway in these types of crimes and your Houston arson lawyer can help negotiate for the minimum possible sentence if you are found guilty of arson.
If you have been accused of arson, immediately contact a criminal lawyer from The Law Offices of Tad Nelson. We will begin working on your case as soon as we can to gather evidence in your favor and fight the accusations against you. Our crime defense in Houston, TX will not rest until we find a successful resolution to your case.
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