Despite the Right to Bear Arms guaranteed by the Second Amendment of the United States Constitution, state and federal governments have created a patchwork of complicated laws and regulations controlling the use, sale and possession of guns, firearms and other weapons.
When a firearm is used or discharged during a crime, the penalties are often enhanced dramatically.
When choosing a criminal defense attorney in Collin County, Texas for a weapon or firearm charge or to restore your gun rights, consider the attorney's training and experience fighting these specific types of criminal cases, in addition to the attorney fees and costs.
Some organizations, such as the NRA-ILA or the Armed Citizens' Legal Defense Network, Inc., maintains a list of attorneys who have identified themselves as willing to consider cases involving their members after a criminal accusation involving the use or possession of a firearm. These attorneys are also experienced in helping people restore their gun rights.
Founded in 1958, NACDL is the largest organization for criminal defense lawyers fighting to preserve fairness within America's criminal justice system. The organization has more than 10,000 direct members including criminal defense attorneys in private practice, public defenders in state or federal court, U.S. military defense counsel, law professors and judges.
TCDLA has a proud history of supporting and educating criminal defense lawyers in the the state while advocating for the rights of the accused. Many of the top criminal defense attorneys in Texas are active within this organization.
The 3CDLA supports the needs of the Collins County Criminal Defense Bar. Established in 1995, the 3CDLA membership has grown to more than 80 criminal defense attorneys. The non-profit organization is located in McKinney, TX. Members of the Collins County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association practice within Dallas County or Collin County, Texas.
Plano Bar Lawyer Referral Service - The Plano Bar Association, founded in 1973, sponsors a Lawyer Referral Service ("LRS"). The non-profit community based service helps individuals and businesses find a qualified attorney in Plano, TX, and the surrounding areas in Collins County. The website for the Plano Bar Association also provides a list of the participating lawyers and law firms.