Burnet County Criminal Defense Attorney

For 20 years, the Law Office of Brett H. Pritchard has successfully defended clients accused of crimes. Our Burnet County criminal defense attorneys are dedicated to providing unwavering client advocacy. We understand that criminal charges create fear, anxiety, and uncertainty about your future, leaving you questioning where to find trustworthy guidance during this challenging period.

Our comprehensive knowledge of Texas criminal statutes and the penalties associated with various offenses enables your Burnet County criminal defense attorney to mount vigorous defenses designed to minimize or eliminate harsh consequences. We thoroughly investigate every aspect of your case, challenge questionable evidence, and fight relentlessly to protect your interests at every stage of proceedings.

The Law Office of Brett H. Pritchard Fights For Your Constitutional Rights

The U.S. Constitution provides essential protections for anyone facing criminal charges, and we ensure that law enforcement and prosecutors uphold these rights throughout your case. Your constitutional protections include:

• Right to remain silent and avoid self-incrimination.
• Right to legal representation during questioning and proceedings.
• Protection against unreasonable searches and seizures.
• Right to confront witnesses testifying against you.
• Right to speedy and public trial by an impartial jury.
• Protection against double jeopardy for the same offense.
• Right to due process before deprivation of liberty.

Violations of these constitutional guarantees can result in suppression of illegally obtained evidence and dismissal of charges in appropriate circumstances. Our lawyers scrutinize law enforcement conduct and prosecutorial actions to identify rights violations that strengthen your defense and potentially eliminate the case against you.

DWI Offenses

DWI charges can jeopardize your driving privileges, career opportunities, and personal freedom through hefty fines, license suspensions, and possible jail time. Under Texas Penal Code § 49.04, penalties for DWI offenses increase depending on prior convictions, blood alcohol levels, and whether an accident or injury occurred.

Drug Offenses

Narcotics charges—from simple possession to manufacturing or distribution—carry mandatory minimum sentences and long-term consequences that can impact housing, education, and professional licenses. We defend clients against allegations involving marijuana, cocaine, methamphetamine, prescription medications, and other controlled substances while challenging illegal searches, improper testing procedures, and chain of custody issues.

Assaults and Violent Crimes

Assault allegations damage reputations and relationships while exposing defendants to lengthy prison sentences, particularly when charges involve family violence, weapons, or serious bodily injury. We investigate self-defense claims, witness credibility, and conflicting evidence to build strong defenses against assault charges that prosecutors often pursue aggressively based on unreliable complainant statements.

Theft Crimes

Theft convictions result in permanent criminal records that can significantly impact future employment, housing, and professional opportunities, in addition to fines and potential jail time. Texas Penal Code § 31.03 defines theft broadly to include shoplifting, embezzlement, fraud, and unauthorized use of property, with the severity of punishment determined by the value of the allegedly stolen items.

Burglary

Burglary charges carry serious felony classifications based on entering buildings or habitations without consent and with the intent to commit theft or other offenses inside. Prosecutors aggressively pursue these cases even when defendants never actually completed intended crimes, making early legal intervention essential to challenging intent elements and exploring plea negotiations.

Shoplifting

Retail theft allegations may seem minor, but they can have lasting consequences—including a criminal record, civil demand letters, and potential jail time—depending on the value of the merchandise and prior offenses. We defend shoplifting cases by examining surveillance footage, witness identifications, and intent to permanently deprive retailers of property, as well as exploring opportunities for pretrial diversion programs.

Criminal Mischief

Property damage allegations encompass a range of conduct, from graffiti to the destruction of vehicles and buildings, with penalties escalating based on the extent of the financial harm caused. Restitution requirements accompany criminal mischief convictions in addition to fines and potential incarceration, making a thorough investigation of actual damage amounts essential. 

We challenge inflated repair estimates, question intent elements, and negotiate favorable resolutions that minimize financial burdens and criminal consequences for our clients.