Dallas Criminal Attorney
Criminal Defense from an Experienced and Aggressive Former Prosecutor
Texas is infamous throughout the United States for having especially strict sentences for people convicted of crimes. With the highest death penalty rate and one of the highest overall rates of incarceration, if you are facing criminal charges in Dallas, you need the best criminal defense attorney in the area. At the D'Amore Law Firm, our criminal defense team is has unparalleled experience with criminal trials in Texas. Attorney Tom D'Amore spent 23 years as a prosecutor for the district attorney's office before becoming a criminal defense attorney. This unique background provides him with insight into the prosecution that most other defense lawyers do not have. Furthermore, during his tenure as a prosecutor, he rose through the ranks and became one of the most respected attorneys in the field. He has countless contacts with police officers, judges, and the current prosecutors and has a reputation for unwavering reliability and honesty, an indefatigable work ethic, a commitment to his clients, and a track record of success.
This is your opportunity to learn more about what you may be up against in the face of a criminal investigation or charges for any type of misdemeanor or felony offense. This website contains a wealth of information about our firm's various practice areas. You can find out more about the specific criminal offenses we handle, the potential penalties that a defendant may face if convicted and the services that we can provide to help you avoid a conviction and the many negative consequences this may have on your life.
Click on any of the practice areas listed below to learn more.
Appeals
Choosing to appeal a court decision requires you to follow a very strict set of guidelines that operate on a very specific timeline. Read more about appeals…
Assault & Battery
Although frequently used together, the terms assault and battery actually pertain to two different sets of criminal charges. Read more about assault and battery…
Burglary
The legal consequences of burglary can include hefty fines, community service hours, and jail time. Read more about burglary…
Conspiracy
Any instance in which a group of individuals joins together to engage in unlawful behaviors, the crimes committed will be considered an act of conspiracy. Read more about conspiracy…
Criminal Trespass
Trespass charges do not only apply to those situations in which a person enters someone else's property without permission. In addition, refusal to leave a person's property or remaining on one's property after being asked to vacate could lead to criminal charges. Read more about criminal trespass…
Domestic Violence
Cases of domestic violence include abuse of a physical, verbal, sexual or psychological nature that occurs within the home, a family setting, or between a feuding couple – even if they are unwed. Read more about domestic violence…
Drug Crimes
Law enforcement officers are cracking down on drug crimes in the state of Texas. From drug possession, to drug use, to drug trafficking the consequences are harsh and an accusation of any type of drug crime should not go undefended by a legal professional. Read more about drug crimes…
DWI / DUI
Drinking and driving is perhaps the most severe traffic violation that exists. As such, it is prosecuted aggressively and punished heavily. Read more about DWI and DUI…
Expungements
Having your criminal record expunged will effectively erase your criminal offense from your record because it will make it invisible to the public. Potential employers and the general public will not be able to access any information regarding a criminal offense that has been expunged. Read more about expungements…
Federal Crimes
Crimes deemed serious enough to be tried at the federal level will undergo a harsher prosecution process and even harsher sentencing. That being said, it is absolutely crucial that you obtain aggressive legal defense from an attorney that is skilled in the areas of federal criminal defense. Read more about federal crimes …
Felony Defense
Felony charges are the most serious of criminal offenses and a person convicted of a felony offense could spend years – if not a lifetime – in prison. Read more about felony defense…
Fraud
Some fraud crimes can result in costly expenses to the government and hard hits to the economy. As such, this type of white collar crime is prosecuted at the federal level and could lead to years in the prison system. Read more about fraud…
Gun / Weapons Charges
Do not be fooled by statements that highlight the leniency of gun laws in the state of Texas. Restrictions and strict laws regarding who may own and carry concealed weapons still exist, and those found in violation of these laws could suffer great legal consequences. Read more about gun and weapons charges…
Indecent Exposure
The indecent exposure of oneself in a public venue is a sex crime that could lead to incarceration and substantial fines. Read more about indecent exposure…
Internet Crimes
The rapid growth of computers and the internet has led to much more misuse of technology. Anonymity is a key component of internet crimes; however, do not be tricked into believing that your online actions cannot be traced. Read more about internet crimes…
Juvenile Crimes
Juvenile crimes are tried in a court separate from that in which adults are prosecuted. The juvenile court system is geared more towards rehabilitative actions such as counseling and detention facilities; it generally chooses these types of consequence over the punishments doled out to the criminally convicted in adult courts. Read more about juvenile crimes…
Military Crimes
Any crime executed by a member of the military will be governed and tried at a different level than that of the state and federal courts. Whether or not the illegal action took place on military grounds, the criminal accusations will still be tried according to the laws and codes of the military system. Read more about military crimes…
Misdemeanor Defense
Misdemeanor offenses are less serious in nature than felony offenses; however, they can still result in jail time and fines. Read more about misdemeanor defense…
Murder / Manslaughter
Murder can be of a first, second, or third degree nature depending on the way in which it was committed. Manslaughter can be determined as voluntary or involuntary. Read more about murder and manslaughter…
Pre-file Investigations
The alleged committal of a crime will require investigation into the specifics of your case. This investigatory time is known as the pre-file investigation period. Involving a criminal defense lawyer as early as possible in the process could greatly benefit your case. Read more about pre-file investigations…
Public Lewdness
Any public display of sexual behavior such as indecent exposure, sexual intercourse or masturbation is considered to be an act of lewd behavior. As with all other sex crimes, this type of behavior will mandate public registration as a sexual offender if you are convicted. Read more about public lewdness…
Probation Violations
Any sort of violation to your probation could quickly land you back in jail, fulfilling the full sentence time that you were originally able to escape through your probation. Read more about probation violations…
Robbery
Robbery is different than theft in that it always entails the use of force or threat in the taking of another person's property. Robbery is a violent theft crime that will be charged as a second degree felony. Read more about robbery…
Sex Crimes
From pornography charges to rape charges, any type of criminal sex offense will require you to register as a national sex offender. As such, your status can be easily viewed on the internet and it will be public record. Read more about sex crimes…
Theft Crimes
The taking of someone else's material possessions without specific permission will be considered a crime of theft. The severity of your charges will depend entirely upon the total worth of the good(s) stolen. Read more about theft crimes…
Violent Crimes
To be convicted of a crime of violence, you only need to threaten the use of force or violence; no physical contact is actually necessary to warrant a violent crime. Read more about violent crimes…
Warrants
Warrants exist in two forms: A bench warrant is issued by a judge and the arrest is contingent upon the defendant being found by police. An arrest warrant is an immediate decision made by law enforcement officers without a judge's orders. Read more about warrants…
White Collar Crimes
Business related crimes that involve money and deception fall under the category of white collar crimes. These are serious offenses that will be tried at the federal level. Read more about white collar crimes…
Common Criminal Defense Questions
If you have found yourself in a compromising position that requires criminal defense then you likely have many questions. For you convenience, we have provided answers to some of the most frequently asked questions that we often receive at the firm. Read more about common criminal defense questions…
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