Sex offenses make up an ever-increasing amount of crimes committed – and prosecuted – in Texas. Crimes of a sexual nature carry a deep social stigma, alienating accused individuals and devastating their lives. Our criminal justice system provides for the “presumption of innocence”: that everyone is innocent until proven guilty. And yet, people facing allegations of criminal sexual misconduct are often placed in a position of having to affirmatively prove their innocence. Embarrassment and social stigma should not prevent you from reaching out to a criminal defense attorney. If you’re facing charges for a sexual offense, your freedom is in jeopardy. The longer you wait to secure representation, the more investigation is being done into your case and the more damage is being done to your reputation and life. Diablita Criminal Defense, PLLC will handle your case with the utmost discretion and will craft an aggressive, skillful defense against your charges.

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How much do you charge?

Because every criminal case is unique, my fees vary depending on the anticipated complexity of the matter. However, as with most criminal defense attorneys, all of my cases are charged on a flat fee basis. There are essentially two flat fees for every case. There is one flat fee if the case is disposed without a trial and an additional flat fee if the client chooses a trial.

Lawyers who limit their practice to criminal defense will normally charge higher fees than lawyers with a more general practice. Because of the limited nature of my practice, my experience as a former Ellis County felony prosecutor, and my positive reputation in the legal community, my fees are typically higher than those that do not share these same attributes.

Do you accept payments?

Yes. Payment plans are available. For most misdemeanors, I will offer a payment plan of 4 to 5 monthly payments. For most felonies, I will allow a payment plan of 5-6 monthly payments.

Do you accept credit cards?

Yes. I accept all major credit cards and I do not charge any additional processing fees.

Can you guarantee that you will win my case?

No. In fact, no lawyer can guarantee that they can win your case. What I can guarantee is that I am capable and competent to handle your case and that I will do my very best. The more specialized and experienced your attorney, the greater your odds are of obtaining a satisfactory outcome.

What services are included in your fee?

Once retained, you will receive a copy of my detailed contract for your records. My contract provides for the following legal services:
Interview the client and defense witnesses, if deemed necessary by the attorney.

Employ at attorney’s expense, a private investigator to conduct additional fact finding, if deemed necessary by the attorney.

Obtain and review any and all legally discoverable information and evidence from the District Attorney’s Office regarding the client’s case.

Research and review both statutory and case law that applies to the client’s case.

Locate and employ the assistance of expert consultant(s) / witness(es), if necessary.

Seek to obtain a rejection, no-bill, or dismissal, of the charges pending against the client. In the alternative, negotiate the best possible plea bargain offer/settlement from the District Attorney that has been assigned to prosecute the client’s case.

Review the evidence, facts and the law with the client.

Provide the client with the pros and cons of accepting the plea bargain offer obtained versus seeking a trial on the merits.

Advise the client as to which choice appears to be in the client’s best interest.

Assist the client in implementing his choice (i.e. assist the client in entering into a plea bargain agreement or by having an actual bench or jury trial).

The costs for such things as service of subpoenas, certified documents, photographs, transcripts, and trial exhibits, are included in my flat fee.

What is not included in your fees?

My contract typically does not include the following:

Representation for any post conviction relief such as an appeal, expunction, motion for new trial, motion for non-disclosure, writs of certiorari, motion for early release, motion for reduction of sentence, motions to modify; Representation in a second trial based on a granted motion for new trial, a reversal by an appellate court, or following a “hung jury”; Representation in any future revocation of probation proceedings, including a motion to adjudicate a deferred disposition; or Representation before the Texas Board of Pardons & Parole.

Expert witness fees, if any.

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CALL TODAY for a free case evaluation– always complimentary, always confidential. 

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Every allegation of criminal sexual misconduct is a serious allegation -- treat it like one. Many charges are brought on the basis of testimony alone, and many convictions are secured with no additional evidence. Sex crimes including sexual assault, indecent exposure, indecent assault, and sexual abuse of children are often “he said, she said” cases, where the cases lives or dies based on the competing testimony of the alleged victim and the accused. Every day, Texas prosecutors put people behind bars based on the uncorroborated testimony of a single individual. Prosecutions for sex offenses don’t need to rely DNA, proof of physical injury, or any other kind of substantiating, corroborating evidence in order to result in a conviction. Regardless of the amount or type of evidence you believe exists in your case, a strong defense is essential. Allegations of a sexual nature don’t simply disappear. Without proactive, aggressive defense, allegations grow into witch hunts. Your case deserves an attorney who is strategic, determined, and powerful. CALL NOW to speak with the Devil, and get Texas’s top defense with Atty. Madolyn García Falone.