A person facing a criminal charge risks not only their liberty but also the lifelong consequences of a conviction on their record. Having an experienced San Marcos criminal defense attorney on your side can mean the difference between a permanent barrier to future employment and getting past a mistake and moving forward.
Attorney Jesus R. Lopez has represented thousands of people facing criminal charges, from simple theft cases to aggravated assault. Each case is thoroughly reviewed with one goal in mind: minimizing the consequences, both now and down the road.
Cases we handle
- DWI and intoxication offenses
- Theft and shoplifting
- Assault, including family violence allegations
- Drug possession
- Probation violations and motions to revoke
- Warrants and bond issues
What to do if you've been arrested
- Don't discuss your case with police, friends or on social media until you've talked to a lawyer.
- Write down what happened while it's fresh, including names of witnesses.
- Keep all paperwork from the arrest and your bond conditions, and follow your bond conditions carefully.
- Call a lawyer early. Some deadlines, like the 15-day deadline to request a driver's license hearing after a DWI arrest, come up fast.
Looking for someone who was arrested? See our page on San Marcos arrest records.
Family law and criminal cases overlap
Family violence charges, protective orders and criminal accusations often come up during divorce and custody cases. Because Attorney Lopez practices both criminal and family law, he can help you see how one case may affect the other.