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Experienced OLS criminal defense

OPERATION LONE STAR

OPERATION LONE STAR

OPERATION LONE STAR

South Texas private ranch often the complainants

I began defending clients arrested for Operation Lone Star (OLS) violations for trespass in September 2021.  I had to create everything from nothing and meet and greet everyone that matters.   My "boots on the ground" approach forced me to navigate my case load like a huge ship making a sharp turn in a narrow canal.  I have faced tremendous obstacles, kept afloat in choppy waters, with no life vest ever once handed to me.  But I learned and I supported friends and I burned bridges to non-friends.  

At this point I have represented over 650 misdemeanor and felony clients.  I no longer have OLS clients appointed to me by LPDO but I can take private pay cases and I promise to work to get your guy out of jail without delay.   I promise you I WILL follow the client's wishes.  I will help him bond out, or let him plead, and get him out of jail ASAP.   I will not be bullied into keeping your loved one in jail for political reasons!!   If there's a fight to be had, let's fight it side-by-side from outside of jail!!  You can read more about my efforts to free the 'OLS 300' here:


https://texasscorecard.com/state/texas-taxpayers-funding-alleged-sabotage-of-operation-lone-star/


 Texas Taxpayers Funding Alleged Sabotage of Operation Lone Star - Texas Scorecard 


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KINNEY COUNTY TEXAS

OPERATION LONE STAR

OPERATION LONE STAR

Remote desert lands in south Texas

Kinney County, Texas is in the news a lot for being the seat of so many of the Operation Lone Star (OLS) arrests.  The media makes false claims of racism and abuse.  But I find Kinney County to be perfectly manageable and the people there have been wonderful to work with.   I have visited Kinney County many times and love its people.  The Sheriff, County Attorneys and County Judges are great men who I get along with and respect whole-heartedly.  If your loved one has been arrested in Kinney County, have no doubt that I can negotiate their release and successful defense.  I have even got my Mexico client's bond refunded once the case was resolved.   No other OLS defense attorney can honestly say that.


***If not a US citizen, the client will still need to go through immigration and may be deported for breaking US laws. Please consult with an Immigration lawyer, too.


VAL VERDE COUNTY

OPERATION LONE STAR

VAL VERDE COUNTY

Crossing the river is often enough

In Del Rio, the Val Verde court system handles Operation Lone Star (OLS) misdemeanors and felonies for Kinney and Val Verde Counties.   I have a great working relationship with the Judges, County Attorney, and the District Attorney and her Assistants.  I have helped many felony clients successfully resolve their cases without needing to go to trial.  I would love to go to trial but I abide by my clients' wishes and they have so far been very happy with the DA's ability to resolve the matters on the clients' first court appearance.   My clients have been happy with my representation; their families are grateful; and the prosecutors are happy with my level of professionalism and ability to resolve cases quickly instead of fighting issues bigger than my client needs or wants.     Of course, if your rights have been violated, I cannot waive those rights.  But if it was a good and fair arrest and you understand the charge against and wish to plea, I will not delay your release against your wishes. 



***If not a US citizen, the client will still need to go through immigration and may be deported for breaking US laws. Please consult with an Immigration lawyer, too.


ARRESTED FOR HUMAN SMUGGLING?

CHALLENGING SMUGGLING OF PERSONS

Human Smuggling is usually a Class 3 felony punishable 10 years in TDC prison.   Other factors make it a 2d degree and punishable by 2-20 years in prison.  It may be  possible to negotiate Smuggling cases down to STATE JAIL FELONIES which carry a maximum sentence of two years and a minimum of six months!!  I cannot promise that result for you, of course, but it is something we should discuss.  


The real secret is: simply "transporting" people-here-illegally is NOT illegal.  That will be true even under the 2024 laws!!  Taking your abuelita to her doctor's appointments is not a crime.  You would have to had transported people-here-illegally WITH THE SPECIFIC INTENT to hide them from law enforcement.  

The law does not require you to pick up undocumented aliens (UDAs) in Mexico and take them over the border.  Often arrests are made away from the border. Most arrests are for simply transporting undocumented aliens in a vehicle.  That is unfair since taking Grandma to her doctor's appointments should not be a crime.  It is not illegal to go out to dinner with your friends.  What you cannot do is transport people-here-illegally WITH THE INTENT to hide them from law enforcement. 


But, first things first: Let's get your loved one out of jail.  If your loved one is in jail in Texas, for either Criminal Trespass at the border or Human Smuggling, then you need to get them the best most effective counsel you can afford and do it quick!   We generally respond to all inquiries within 24 hours.   
***If not a US citizen, the client will still need to go through immigration processing so let's also discuss the client's immigration consequences. 


CRIMINAL TRESSPASS UNDER OPERATION LONE STAR

Criminal Trespass is usually a Class B Misdemeanor but in these OLS cases, the misdemeanor B has been enhanced for punishment reasons to a Class A which is punishable by DOUBLE the JAIL TIME!   

The maximum sentencing goes from six months max up to One Year in jail per violation plus the fine can be up to $4,000.00.


I know the law and I know the lawyers that matter and through my goodwill, I have been able to negotiate the Class A punishment back down to Class B so the maximum jail time is six months again instead of a year.   


I was first appointed to represent OLS clients in September 2021 and have represented over 450 riminal trespass clients/confinees.    I am dedicated to understanding what results you want and to helping you get there.  I want to make sure you understand the process and you are not intimidated by it.  It is very manageable to an experienced criminal defense attorney.  There are systems in place, and they become routine to the regular participants, but these systems are never routine to the client or his family.  That is normal.  You are not expected to know these things; I am.
Now would be the time to ask questions and make sure you are being heard!


***I DO NOT PRACTICE IMMIGRATION LAW BUT I CAN REFER YOU TO A GREAT IMMIGRATION LAWYER IF YOU NEED HER HELP. 


HUMAN SMUGGLING

NOTICE: *******The new 2024 law went into effect February 6, 2024 and it made Smuggling punishable by:  10 years in TDC prison.  That goes up in seriousness if you flee, have a firearm with you, take money to it, or cause/risk serious bodily injury.   A 2nd degree felony is normally punishable by 2-20 years in prison.   Per Count!!  


Even for older case, the Counties are insisting on jail time if your run from the local Sheriff, Police or DPS.   For offenses prior to Feb 2023, Smuggling cases have been negotiated (past tense) down to Attempted Smuggling which is STATE JAIL FELONY and with a maximum sentence of two years and a minimum of six months!!  


If charged with Smuggling of Persons in Texas, know that the law does not require you to pick up undocumented aliens (UDAs) in Mexico and take them over the border, and it does not even require they be from another country!  Transporting people-here-illegally is NOT illegal.  Taking Grandma to her doctor's appointments is not a crime.  So, the State must show you transported people (any people) WITH THE SPECIFIC INTENT to hide them from law enforcement.  That is true even under the new laws!!  The real secret is: simply "Transporting" people-here-illegally is NOT illegal.  

You would have to had transported them WITH THE SPECIFIC INTENT to hide them from a law enforcement officer.

If not a US citizen, the client will still need to go through immigration processing and is risking deportation for violating US laws.  


*If not a US citizen, the client will still need to go through immigration and may be deported so I can help you consult with an Immigration Attorney to help with ICE.


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