Facing a Criminal Charge in Killeen or Copperas Cove? You Should Call Us

There are few experiences more frightening than being charged with a crime. Texas has always prided itself on its “tough on crime” reputation, and it takes criminal prosecutions very seriously.

It takes its penalties seriously, too. Prison Legal News, a monthly magazine published by the non-profit Human Rights Defense Center, says Texas is “more or less the epicenter of mass of incarceration on the planet,” and offers the following information in support:

About one-quarter of a million people are incarcerated in jails and prisons in Texas — more that the total number of prisoners in Germany, France, Japan, and the United Kingdom combined. If Texas were a country, its incarceration rate would rank eighth in the world, just behind Oklahoma and six other Southern states.

If you add up all the people in prisons and jails and on probation, parole, or some other form of community supervision in Texas, it comes to over 700,000 people. That amounts to about one out of every 30 adults in the state. That’s enough to fill a city the size of El Paso. Only five other states have higher proportions of their residents under state control.

We point this out because if you are charged with a crime in Central Texas, and if a conviction includes jail or prison time, we want you to understand that there’s a very good chance you will be incarcerated. Unlike our more progressive neighbors to the north, Texas’ prosecutors are not looking to keep you out of prison.

But the defense lawyers of Mary Beth Harrell Criminal Defense and DWI Lawyers are. Our attorneys in Killeen and Copperas Cove fight every single day to protect our clients’ freedom. And if we have learned anything over our decades of experience in the criminal justice system, it is this: the sooner you call a lawyer, the better chance you have of going home to your family.

What to expect from our criminal defense lawyers in Killeen and Copperas Cove

Whether you’re facing a criminal charge or believe one is headed your way, you’re going to need help. Mary Beth Harrell Criminal Defense and DWI Lawyers has proudly served the folks in Killeen, Copperas Cove, and throughout Central Texas at large for decades. Here’s what we bring to the table:

Experience: Our team has just shy of 60 combined years of experience, and our firm has been serving people in Texas for 23 years. We know the legal community as well as we know the law, which means we can anticipate how prosecutors will pursue a case against you, and how the courts may react. We can adapt to anything that comes our way, because we’ve been doing this for decades.

Results: When we say we keep our clients out of jail, that is no empty boast. You can read their words yourself:

“My possible sentence was 2-20 years. I went to the Mary Beth Harrell Criminal Defense and DWI Lawyers and I retained her to represent me on my case. I never went to Court once and she got my case dismissed.”

“Ms. Harrell was very upfront about my case. She provided me with a list of the situational circumstances as well as corrective courses of action for each. I am glad she got my case dismissed.”

“I was arrested in September and my case was dismissed by November…. This is why I can honestly say that she saved my career and I would recommend her services to anyone.”

“I was wrongfully accused of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Ms. Mary Beth Harrell fought diligently for five years until she was able to convince the prosecutor to dismiss my case.”

“I was wrongly accused and was stressed out about the whole situation. Ms. Harrell really took a look at all the evidence and the investigative report and she was able to get the case against me dropped.”

Advocacy: Being an advocate means actively supporting our clients in their goals and in their time of need. Whether it takes a couple months or several years, we don’t stop fighting for the best possible outcome for you. We do everything we can to protect you and guide you throughout the process. We are your allies throughout the entire legal process, providing guidance, support, and representation every step of the way.

Compassion: You are never “just a case” to us. We care deeply about our clients, and we try to guide and educate them about what to expect as the case progresses. Over the years, we’ve gotten to know not only the people we represent, but their families and their stories. It is part of what drives us.

Honesty: We will never lie to you – about your case, about your chances, or about your options. That means we’ll tell you the hard truths that you may need to hear. Why? Because we believe that you deserve to know all the facts before you make decisions that could impact the rest of your life. It’s not only the legal thing to do; it’s the ethical thing to do.

How soon should I call Mary Beth Harrell Criminal Defense and DWI Lawyers for help?

It’s never too soon to call our criminal defense attorneys for help – even if you haven’t been arrested or charged with anything yet. If police have asked you to come give a statement, or “invited” you to speak with them about a case, or indicated in any way that you may be a person of interest, even if they have not formally charged you, the time to act is now.

If you have already been charged, it’s not too late to call us for help. The sooner we can get started working on your defense, the better. We offer payment plans and discounts to clients because we believe that everyone should be able to access the best defense possible for their needs. We also make in-custody visits for our clients.

At Mary Beth Harrell Criminal Defense and DWI Lawyers, we understand what you could lose if you are charged with, and convicted of, a crime in Central Texas. You deserve a smart, tough team who’s fighting for you. To schedule a case evaluation, call us or fill out our contact form. We’re based in Killeen and Copperas Cove, and proudly serve Coryell, Bell, Williamson, and McLennan Counties, and Temple, Harker Heights, Waco, and Belton.