Criminal Defense Practice Areas
Northeast Texas criminal defense topics & resources
This practice-area hub organizes general information about criminal defense matters commonly handled in Northeast Texas. It is designed to help you understand the types of cases and issues that come up in Texas courts and how these cases often move through the system.
For broader discussion of criminal procedure and defense-related issues, visit the firm’s blog.
Practice Areas (Click to Open)
DWI / DUI Defense
Traffic stops, field sobriety tests, breath/blood evidence, license consequences, and common defense issues.
Drug Charges
Possession, manufacturing/delivery allegations, search-and-seizure issues, and strategies for challenging evidence.
Assault & Family Violence
Self-defense, credibility disputes, bond conditions, and protective-order implications.
Probation Violations
Technical violations, new offenses, mitigation, and adjudication proceedings.
Theft & Property Crimes
Valuation disputes, intent issues, and property-related allegations.
White-Collar Allegations
Financial investigations, documentation issues, and early defense strategy.
Child Endangerment Allegations
Endangerment elements, imminent danger analysis, and evidence reliability.
Expunctions & Record Sealing
General information on record clearing options and eligibility.
Scope of Criminal Defense Matters
The practice areas listed above are not an exclusive list of case types handled by the firm. They reflect the most common categories of criminal cases encountered in Texas trial courts.
The Law Office of John L. Hickman, PLLC handles criminal defense matters ranging from Class B misdemeanors through first-degree felonies. The firm does not handle minor traffic tickets or capital murder cases involving the death penalty.
Contact
The Law Office of John L. Hickman, PLLC
101 W Houston St
Paris, TX 75460-4179
(903) 225-9489
This page is general information only and is not legal advice. Submitting information does not create an attorney–client relationship. Attorney John Hickman is not certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Principal office: Paris, TX.