- Criminal DefenseThe Law office of Jorge G. Aristotelidis focuses solely on criminal law in both state and federal courts, at the pretrial, trial, appeal and post-conviction (habeas corpus, writ of coram nobis, etc.) levels. Mr. Aristotelidis has been a criminal defense lawyer for over 27 years. He is a former Assistant Federal Public Defender who handled one of the country’s largest criminal dockets in the Southern District of Texas, Laredo Division. He received his undergraduate and law degrees from The University of Texas at Austin, and is double certified in criminal law and criminal appellate law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization (TBLS). Mr. Aristotelidis speaks fluent Spanish.
- DUI/DWIPunishment varies for DWI offenses depending upon the number of prior convictions and if there were any passengers in the vehicle under the age of 15. A newer law that went into effect September 1, 2003, charges even a first time DWI offender with a state jail felony if there was a child under the age of 15 in the car at the time of the offense. The felony is punishable by up to 2 years in state prison and up $10,000 in fines. It is advisable to speak with a skilled DWI defense attorney if you are facing a state felony charge, and to take this DWI charge very seriously.
- Traffic ViolationsRequest to dismiss charges of possession with intent to distribute 48 lbs. of Cocaine, in lieu of motion to suppress, arguing lack of consent or probable cause to search Client’s vehicle, following stop for speeding. United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, San Antonio Division.
- Sex CrimesJorge Aristotelidis has successfully challenged searches and statements obtained as a result of illegal warrants, and the violation of Miranda rights, upon being questioned during the execution of a search warrant at a home – a common law enforcement technique when arresting those suspected of child pornography.
- Fraud
- Robbery
- BurglaryTexas felony indictments for injury to a child, and burglary of a building with intent to commit an assault, dismissed in exchange for a deferred adjudication plea to a misdemeanor, criminal trespass charge. (2021)
- White Collar CrimesOther areas of cybercrimes include cyber terrorism and piracy of software. More and more resources are being shifted to internet crimes in the department of justice. Internet crimes or cybercrimes are generally considered white collar crimes. Penalties vary for these types of crimes and can include large fines, home confinement, community confinement and imprisonment. Computers are often confiscated and searched. Sometimes the wrong person may be tracked and accused of a crime. Other times there is just not a strong case against the accused. It is important to seek a lawyer who is thoroughly grounded in federal and state procedures regarding internet crimes. Early intervention in internet crime can make all the difference in your case.
- Theft
- MisdemeanorsThe second DWI conviction will be considered a class A misdemeanor punishable by up to one year in prison and $4,000 in fines. The third conviction is considered a 3rd degree felony with a maximum jail time of 10 years and a fine of up to $10,000. In addition to these very rigid penalties, DWI offenders can also be assessed an annual surcharge for their conviction...
- Drug CrimesDrug crimes fall under the Controlled Substance Act which is a consolidation of laws that regulate the possession, manufacture and distribution of narcotics and chemicals used in the illicit production of controlled substances or illegal drugs. The most common drug crime offenses occur under the following categories...
- AssaultDistrict Court of Bexar County granted a 11.072. Intoxication assault charge, and after granting writ, to 4 years and 11 months, in order to salvage the client’s immigration status and avoid his deportation.
- Murder, life without parole sentence reversal in a capital murder conviction from the Fourth Court of Appeals of San Antonio, Texas, ruling that a sentence of life without parole
- Juvenile CrimesImmigration Law and Ethical Considerations when Representing Non-Citizen Minors, Juvenile Law Seminar Sponsored by the San Antonio Bar Association (SABA), San Antonio, Texas; October 17, 2014.
- Probation ViolationCrimmigration Homicide/ Murder Criminal Conspiracy Internet Crimes / Cybercrime Criminal Fraud Malicious Prosecution Computer Related Crimes Manslaughter Driver’s License Suspension Misdemeanors Driving While Intoxicated
- HomicideCastle Law, Self-Defense and Other Issues, at the SACDLA’s Summer Seminar on Assaultive and Homicide Offenses, San Antonio, Texas (August 10, 2012). *
- Forgery
- Money Laundering
- KidnappingCharges of Conspiracy to Commit Aggravated Kidnapping of a man across the border into Mexico dismissed in exchange for Defendant’s plea to a misprision of a felony charge, for which received a seventeen month sentence, with his prison judgment satisfied. United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, San Antonio Division.
- Manslaughter
- Internet CrimesThe information age has ushered in a new area of crime called internet crimes or “Cybercrime.” Since there are no political or state boundaries on the internet, crimes committed in cyberspace are not necessarily limited to a single state or region of the country. Internet crime can include crimes to property and persons such as...
- ProstitutionCounty Court at Law, Bell County Texas, granted an 11.072 writ of habeas corpus, vacating prostitution charge, and allowing, with consent of the state, for client to replead to disorderly conduct, Class C., thus salvaging his immigration status and avoiding his deportation.
- Extortion
- Severance Agreement