Though there are numerous criminal defense attorneys in the Houston area, few can claim as many past successes as the legal team at John T. Floyd Law Firm. Mr. Floyd and his legal team have defended countless clients in Texas and federal courts, frequently obtaining favorable results for even the most complex cases. John T. Floyd has worked with clients facing all kinds of federal criminal charges, sex crimes, and drug offenses, employing aggressive and innovative defense strategies to get their charges reduced or dismissed.
Over his two decades in Texas and federal criminal courts, John T. Floyd has developed connections from all around the state, from judges to law enforcement officials to prosecutors. He knows his way around state and federal courtrooms and is respected nationwide for his creative defense strategies and integrity. Mr. Floyd uses his extensive connections to his clients’ advantage, investing all his energy and resources to fight for every advantage.
Felony Murder
Client facing life in prison, he received 10 years probation in case involving three child victims. Two other cases of murder dismissed.
Sex Crime
Our client was charged with three counts of indecency with a child and one count of burglary of a habitation for the purpose of committing a sex crime. They faced 2 to 20 years in prison for each count of indecency with a child and 5 to 99 years or life for the burglary charge. Mr. Floyd took the case to trial, resulting in a hung jury. The court granted a mistrial. The State offered a 5 year period of deferred adjudication afterward.
Alleged Sex Crime
Our client was charged with continuous sexual abuse of a child, indecency with a child, and sexual assault of a child. They faced 25 to 99 years, or life, in prison for the continuous sexual abuse of a child charge, 2 to 20 years of prison for the indecency with a child, and the sexual assault of a child charge. Mr. Floyd tried the case before a jury, and they deadlocked. Mistrial. Following the mistrial, the state offered deferred adjudication probation, which was refused by the client, who Mr. Floyd believed was not guilty. The state dismissed all charges prior to the second trial.
Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child Under 14, Harris County.
Our client was a medical student facing horrendous allegations from his troubled, drug-addicted sister. In the end, Mr. Floyd proved that she was not credible in front of the grand jury. (Grand Jury declined to indict).
Sexual Assault, Harris County/Felony Assault Family Member, Galveston County.
Our Client faced multiple felony charges in several counties from the same plaintiff. Facing serious felony prison sentences, we left no stone unturned. The prosecutors had to give way, and all charges were dismissed.
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