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Violent Crimes

Law enforcement officials, prosecutors and courts take violent crimes extremely seriously. If you have been accused of assault or another violent crime, J. Mark Howell Attorney at Law, P.C., in Decatur, Texas, can help you fight the allegations and move on with your life.

With more than 15 years of criminal defense experience, attorney J. Mark Howell provides tenacious, effective defense against charges of violent crimes like:

  • Assault/Family violence
  • Simple and aggravated assaults
  • Physical and sexual battery
  • Sexual assault
  • Criminal misconduct
  • Criminal sexual conduct and rape
  • Domestic violence

Sometimes good people end up in bad situations. When this happens, it is essential that you retain a proven defense attorney who has won similar cases in the past.

Helping You Guide Your Own Defense

First, we launch a thorough investigation to determine the facts of the case. We will quickly identify:

  • What happened
  • Who was involved
  • What witnesses saw the alleged incident and what they are likely to say about it
  • Who responded to the alleged incident, what they reported and how they may testify
  • What the state can prove in its case against you

Using this information and our experience in local courts, we can make informed decisions about how best to proceed with your case. We are here to give you the tools you need to make those decisions for yourself based on your unique case, your life and your needs.

Contact Us

To speak with a skilled, compassionate criminal defense lawyer about your case, please call J. Mark Howell Attorney at Law, P.C., at 940-539-9005.