If you've been accused of, have a warrant, or are under investigation for:

• Robbery - Assault with a Deadly Weapon
• Robbery - Bodily Injury
• Robbery - Threats
• Robbery or other related offense

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HOUSTON ROBBERY DEFENSE ATTORNEYS
CARL D. HAGGARD
The Haggard Law Firm  

                                 JUSTICE DOESN'T JUST HAPPEN

Carl Haggard's sterling reputation for integrity makes him one of Harris County’s most-respected criminal defense attorneys.

Clients rely on Carl Haggard’s expertise: 

Former Harris County District Court Chief Prosecutor 

Nationally Certified Mediator-Arbitrator -  Triple Certification

Nationally-Known Author and Speaker on Civil Rights

Washington, DC Speech-Maker on Constitutional Issues 

Licensed to Practice in the United States Supreme Court 

Honors Graduate from Law School - Cum Laude 

Former UH Adjunct Professor of Law                         

Thousands of Cases and Trials Since 1973 

                                                                                    RESULTS ARE WHAT COUNT

Houston Robbery Crimes Defense Attorney Carl Haggard is at the forefront of Harris County Criminal Defense Attorneys with a proven track record of winning results for clients charged with Robbery-Assault, Robbery-Bodily Injury, Robbery-Threats or related offenses. 


                           SAMPLE HARRIS COUNTY ROBBERY CASE VICTORIES*

Case Synopses and Testimonials included with some of these cases; clients have given written permission for use of Testimonial.

• Actual Dismissals only are listed, not “Dismissals” granted after  Deferred Adjudication.

Dismissals and “Not Guilty” verdicts may be verified for accuracy using the listed case numbers through the County Clerk’s office except for those noted as expunged in civil actions filed by Mr. Haggard. 


AGGRAVATED ROBBERY DEADLY WEAPON
Case No. 1178497 - Javier G.
DISMISSED ON DAY OF JURY TRIAL  06.29.09
Two Complainants claimed they were robbed by two Hispanic males, both of whom had guns, while two others remained in the car, presumably as lookouts.  The Complainants identified Javier as holding a shotgun.  Javier told us that it was the driver who had an altercation with the two Complainants and pulled out the shotgun, later recovered after being thrown out the window after a police chase.  Many other stolen items and 17 lbs. of marijuana were also found in the car.  With his skillful use of evidence, Mr. Haggard was able to show the Complainants' ID of Javier was false, as he had waited in the car during the altercation.  Mere presence at the scene of a crime is not enough to convict.  We further showed that Javier had been picked up from his home for a ride just a few minutes before the driver stopped to have an altercation with the two Complainants.  We discovered that the driver had multiple Robbery counts against him alleging the use of a shotgun.  The driver received 15 years in prison for the mutliple robberies; the other two co-defendants pleaded guilty to another robbery case against them.  Mr. Haggard obtained a Dismissal for Javier. 

      "I was looking at 99 years to life on a crime that I was sure I didn't commit.  I trusted Mr.
       Haggard with my life and he made sure he brought me back with my family.  He fought hard
       since the beginning and was professional.  Everybody in the court gave him respect.    
      The first and best decision I made was to hire Mr. Haggard."  ~ Javier G.

ARMED ROBBERY / CO-DEFENDANT KILLED
Case No. 1179582 - Vialynshia W. 
DEFERRED PROBATION AFTER PRIOR CONVICTION
 Vialynshia already had a prior conviction when she participated in an armed robbery with a co-defendant who, prior to this one, had committed several other armed robberies.  Her evasive tactics with police led to the co-defendant's being shot and killed.  Devastated to see the fruit of her actions, she vowed to begin a new life if spared life in prison, which the witnesses expected her to get.  Mr. Haggard decided on the best type of trial based upon the judge we were dealing with and the offense.  We prepared our key witnesses and Mr. Haggard put the case on with equal attention to eloquence and the law.  Vialynshia got her second chance.  Her case will be dismissed after probation if she complies.  Here are testimonials from two of her grateful witnesses/relatives: 

     “I work for the Louisiana prison system. I assumed my daughter would get life.  I asked Mr.
      Haggard to save her.  He's the best attorney I've every worked with - our 'personal
      miracle worker'."  ~ Marion G., Client’s Mother

     "I've worked in the criminal justice system for over ten years.  I was a witness in
     Vialynshia's trial and was privileged to be a part of Mr. Haggard's excellent defense
     strategy -  one based upon his excellent preparation and knowledge of the law."  ~ R.C.
     III  [Note:  This witness appeared as both expert witness, as a Forensics
     Investigator, and character witness.] 

AGGRAVATED ROBBERY DEADLY WEAPON
Case No. 903310 - David D.
JURY TRIAL VERDICT:  NOT GUILTY  
Our client was wrongfully accused of assaulting Complainant with a bat in a golf-course office and robbing the golf course of a large amount of cash. Two co-defendants pleaded guilty and one co-defendant and several witnesses testified against our client. By skillful cross-examination and use of the evidence, Mr. Haggard persuaded the Jury of our client’s innocence. 
 
     “Thanks to Mr. Haggard the jury found me not guilty - because I was not guilty. Mr.
      Haggard showed the jury by his great cross-examination and great preparation that
     the witnesses were not telling the truth. Thank you Mr. Haggard for giving me my life
     back.”~  David D.

AGGRAVATED ROBBERY DEADLY WEAPON
Case No. 1043476 - Juan G.
NO-BILLED BY GRAND JURY
Our client had a prior record and pen time for narcotics and weapons. This alleged robbery of “stranger on stranger” was actually a drug deal gone bad. Mr. Haggard preserved and presented the evidence, phone records, tapes, witness testimony, among other things, and presented a compelling legal brief to the Grand Jury on the strength of which our client’s case was No-Billed. 

AGGRAVATED ROBBERY DEADLY WEAPON 3rd OFFENDER HABITUAL CRIMINAL
Case No. 784094 - Edward P.
DISMISSED ON SECOND DAY OF JURY TRIAL
Potential Verdict: 25 to 99 years or life. Case was tried for 2 days and, following a hearing on Mr. Haggard’s Motion to Quash the Identification made by the accuser of the client, was then dismissed. 

“Mr. Haggard worked very hard on my case. I was falsely accused and the state dismissed the case in the middle of trial. I was facing 25 years to life in prison & I’m only 19 yrs. old.”  ~ Edward P.

AGGRAVATED ROBBERY DEADLY WEAPON
Case No. 1086452 - Mike D.
DEFERRED ADJUDICATION
Our client’s father, a retired Houston Police Department police officer, hired Mr. Haggard when his son, while under the influence of three different types of illegal drugs, stole one of his service revolvers, broke into a storage facility and threatened to shoot two occupants in the office. 

“I’m a retired officer. A family member required the help of a true God-fearing criminal attorney. Mr. Haggard came very highly recommended. His knowledge was the key in getting Deferred Adjudication (i.e. Dismissed, Not Guilty) and a new chance in life with no criminal record. Thank you so very much for your assistance in this matter. God Bless." ~ Client’s father   

AGGRAVATED ROBBERY DEADLY WEAPON, FELON IN POSSESSION OF WEAPON
Case Nos. 1010622 and 1010623 - Paul D.
DISMISSED ON DAY OF JURY TRIAL
Our client had recently been released from TDC when he was accused of being involved with a robbery while driving in a vehicle with 4 others; all 5 were arrested. Mr. Haggard knew just how to exploit certain key weaknesses in the State’s cases and aggressively nailed home a dismissal of both charges on the morning of trial. Needless to say, client’s family was ecstatic, since he had remained in jail throughout the pendency of the case on a high bond: Not being able to afford to both bond him out and hire a good attorney, Paul’s family had chosen to spend their available resources on a successful trial attorney.

AGGRAVATED ROBBERY WITH DEADLY WEAPON
Case No. 1005382 - David G.
DISMISSED ON DAY OF JURY TRIAL
Our client, a juvenile certified as an adult, was accused of having robbed a man at knifepoint, along with an adult co-defendant, five minutes before Complainant brought police to them to be arrested. Our client had no knife or cash on his person just five minutes after supposedly committing the crime. Mr. Haggard did a thorough investigation which revealed Complainant to be untruthful in several key areas & showed the lack of conclusive evidence needed to convict. Our client and Mr. Haggard refused to plead and the case was dismissed at Jury Trial.

“I’m not even 17 yet and I was looking at up to life in prison. My family and me put our hopes in Mr. Haggard and he didn’t let us down. Thanks, Mr. Haggard for coming to visit me in jail and for giving me hope. You never backed down and gave us the right advice all the way.”  ~ David G. 

AGGRAVATED ROBBERY WITH DEADLY WEAPON
Case No. 835799 - Ryan T.
JURY TRIAL VERDICT: Guilty with a recommendation of ZERO YEARS PROBATION
The case was forced to trial because of the severe recommendation of punishment by the D.A. On Mr. Haggard’s advice, our client did not testify. Mr. Haggard persuaded the jury to grant our client less than the minimum. The verdict was later required to be corrected to show two years probation and no fine - which is the legal minimum. 

“I was facing a lot of time in jail. He let me and my family make all the decisions on my case. I put my life in his hands. He spoke real well on my behalf to the jury and they were very understanding of the circumstances. He is a knowledgeable lawyer and he knows the law real well. The best decision I made was hiring Mr. Haggard. He really did care about my case and what happens to me.” - Ryan T. 

AGGRAVATED ROBBERY DEADLY WEAPON
Case No. 801105 - Lakisha P. .
DISMISSED - Potential Verdict: Probation to 99 years to life in prison
Our client was charged along with her boyfriend (represented by other counsel) with a carjacking. Client was accused of assisting her boyfriend and disposing of evidence after the carjacking.  

“Mr. Haggard did an excellent job on Lakisha’s case. He showed his expertise & professionalism on getting the case dismissed & will be first on my list for future retainment.”  ~ Client’s Father  

ROBBERY - BODILY INJURY
Case No. 1060706  - Jabary T.
DISMISSED
Our client was accused of being one of a group of teens who assaulted and robbed the Complainant. Our client did have a fight with the Complainant but someone else in the group actually robbed him. Using witnesses and the evidence, among other tactics, Mr. Haggard was able to get the case dismissed.

ROBBERY
Case No. 874266 - Stephen C.
DISMISSED 

ROBBERY - THREATS
Case No. 767602 - Elizabeth C.
DISMISSED

*Evidence of prior performance should not be taken as a guarantee of future success. All cases are unique and must  be handled on an individual basis. Tactics, strategies, and defenses will vary. This is not a comprehensive career-long (since 1973) listing within this category of charges but is intended as a recent and representative sample only.

Note:  Clients have given their permission for any testimonials presented here.