A driving while intoxicated charge in Texas carries consequences that reach far beyond a night in jail: license suspension, steep fines, state surcharges, higher insurance costs, and a permanent criminal record. Penalties climb quickly for a second or third offense, for a high blood-alcohol result, or when a child is a passenger. We examine every part of the State’s case — the reason for the traffic stop, the administration of field sobriety tests, and the handling and calibration of breath or blood testing — to identify weaknesses and protect your ability to drive and work.

Texas treats controlled-substance cases seriously, and the penalty group and quantity involved can turn what feels like a minor matter into a felony. Whether you are facing possession, possession with intent to deliver, or paraphernalia charges, The Hyde Law Firm will scrutinize how the evidence was obtained. Searches that violate your Fourth Amendment rights, questionable traffic stops, and problems in the chain of custody can all affect the outcome of your case.

An assault or family-violence allegation can escalate fast — sometimes resulting in a protective order that removes you from your own home before you have told your side of the story. These cases often turn on conflicting accounts and heated emotions. We work to uncover the full context, protect your rights, and pursue the best possible resolution, because a family-violence finding can affect your firearm rights, your employment, and future custody matters long after the case is closed.

From shoplifting and bad checks to burglary and criminal mischief, theft charges in Texas are graded by the value of the property involved and can carry lasting consequences for your reputation and employment. We evaluate the evidence, challenge questions of intent and identification, and work toward outcomes — such as dismissal, deferred adjudication, or reduced charges — that keep a mistake from becoming a lifelong burden.

When a child gets into trouble with the law, the goal is to protect their future, not simply to close the case. The juvenile justice system in Texas has its own rules and its own opportunities for rehabilitation. The Hyde Law Firm helps families navigate the process with compassion and works to keep a youthful mistake from following your child into adulthood.

A missed meeting, a failed drug test, or a new allegation can put your probation — and your freedom — at risk. Because a violation hearing does not carry the same high burden of proof as a trial, having an attorney who understands the process is critical. We work to keep you out of jail and, where possible, to keep your probation on track.