Arrest-Related Criminal Charges in Texas
Charged After a Police Encounter in Dallas, Fort Worth, Denton, or Plano? Call Texas Defenders at 214-306-9696
When a routine encounter with law enforcement escalates, it can result in multiple serious charges—sometimes more serious than the original reason for the stop. If you're accused of resisting, fleeing, assaulting an officer, or destroying evidence, the stakes are high.
At Texas Defenders, we defend clients throughout Dallas, Tarrant, Collin, and Denton counties who are facing criminal charges related to arrest or detention. These cases often involve aggressive police action, subjective reports, and serious consequences. We're here to challenge the evidence and protect your future.
Charges We Commonly Defend in Arrest-Related Cases
These offenses typically arise during or immediately after law enforcement tries to detain or arrest a person:
Evading Arrest or Detention (On Foot)
Running from police can result in a Class A misdemeanor, or a felony if it's a repeat offense or leads to injury.
Evading Arrest in a Vehicle
Fleeing in a car—even if no one is harmed—is a third-degree felony under Texas law. This charge often stems from traffic stops that escalate quickly.
Resisting Arrest
Using force to prevent or delay an arrest—even something as small as pulling your arms away—can be charged as a Class A misdemeanor, or a third-degree felony if a weapon is involved.
Assault on a Public Servant
If police claim you caused injury to an officer during an arrest or jail incident, you could face a third-degree felony—even if the injury was minor or accidental.
Hindering Apprehension or Interference
Helping someone hide from police or interfering with an active arrest can lead to criminal charges. These offenses vary from Class A misdemeanors to felonies, depending on the facts.
Tampering with or Destroying Evidence
Under Texas Penal Code § 37.09, it's a third-degree felony to destroy, conceal, or alter anything with intent to impair its use as evidence—this includes swallowing drugs, throwing away paraphernalia, or ditching items during a chase. It's one of the most overused and overcharged offenses in Texas, especially during street-level drug arrests.
Why These Charges Are So Dangerous
These are not traffic tickets or technical violations—these are criminal offenses, many of which are felonies. In addition to jail or prison time, they can lead to:
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A permanent criminal record
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License suspension
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Loss of gun rights
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Ineligibility for expunction or nondisclosure
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Immigration consequences for non-citizens
Police often exaggerate resistance, injury, or destruction of evidence to justify use of force or stack charges. That's why your legal defense matters.
How Texas Defenders Fights These Charges
We know how to expose weak or inflated charges. Our defense strategies include:
✅ Challenging the lawfulness of the stop or arrest
✅ Disputing officer testimony with bodycam or dashcam footage
✅ Arguing lack of intent or physical resistance
✅ Demonstrating that no evidence was actually destroyed
✅ Negotiating for dismissal, reduction, or record-clearing resolutions
We handle everything—from first-time offenders to clients with serious prior records—always aiming to protect your future.
We Represent Clients Across North Texas
Our team handles arrest-related charges in:
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Dallas County – Dallas, Garland, Duncanville, Mesquite
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Tarrant County – Fort Worth, Arlington, Hurst, Bedford
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Denton County – Denton, Lewisville, Flower Mound, Little Elm
We represent people from every city and town throughout these counties and the surrounding areas.
Charged During or After an Arrest? Get a Lawyer Who Fights Back.
Arrest-related charges can carry serious penalties—and often arise from situations that are chaotic, emotional, and one-sided. Let us tell your side of the story and protect your rights in court.
Call Texas Defenders at 214-306-9696 today for a free consultation and start building your defense with a criminal defense team that knows how to win.
