Criminal Defense Attorney in Seguin, TX
Helping You Protect Your Reputation
A criminal charge in Seguin does not stay small just because the arrest happened close to home. A stop near Court Street, a DWI on I-10, a fight near downtown, or a possession charge after a traffic stop can put your freedom and your job under pressure.
Your license and your reputation are at risk before you understand what the police think they have.
We see people underestimate the impact of a Guadalupe County arrest every day. They think they can talk their way out of it, or that a friendly officer means the case will go away. That is rarely how the Texas legal system works.
Once the handcuffs are on, the conversation should end. You have a legal right to stay silent, and using it is the single most protective thing most people can do.
Seymour & Vaughn represent people in Seguin, TX who need a criminal defense lawyer. We give clear and honest legal counsel, not vague comfort or false hope, and we build every defense around the actual evidence in the file.
Call (830) 282-8751 for a free consultation. Tell us what happened and what the paperwork says, and we will explain the process and the choices ahead.
Why Do the First Few Days After an Arrest Matter?
Because evidence is still recoverable and bond conditions are already running. Surveillance video gets overwritten, witness memories fade, and a violated bond condition can put you back in custody without any new charge being filed.
After an arrest, the first few days shape the whole matter. You might be released from the Guadalupe County Jail on a bond, and bond conditions may limit where you can go or who you can contact.
A missed court date creates a serious new problem and can lead to a warrant.
What Early Representation Preserves
Early representation gives us time to request records before they disappear.
That work includes:
- Body camera and dash camera video.
- Search warrants and the affidavits behind them.
- Lab reports and chain-of-custody documents.
- Witness statements and dispatch logs.
- Private surveillance footage from stores, apartments, or nearby homes.
We compare all of it to the officer’s account, and this matters in cases involving assault, theft, DWI, drug possession, and probation violations.
If the police cut corners during the investigation, we want to find those errors while there is still time to use them.
Which Guadalupe County Court Handles Your Case?
Seguin is the county seat, and both the county courts at law and the district courts sit at 211 West Court Street. County courts at law handle misdemeanors, district courts handle felonies, and Class C matters go to a Justice of the Peace or municipal court.
You can find Guadalupe County district court information and county courts at law details on the county site.
Punishment Ranges
Texas Penal Code Chapter 12 sets the ranges. A Class B misdemeanor can carry a maximum jail term of 180 days and a $2,000 fine, and a Class A misdemeanor up to 1 year and $4,000.
Felonies are far more serious. A state jail felony can result in 180 days to 2 years in a state jail facility, and higher-degree felonies carry prison terms ranging from two years to life.
A conviction creates a permanent criminal record that affects housing, work, education, and firearm rights.
Do Not Judge the Case by the Label
The facts and your prior history matter more than the charge name. The same police contact can lead to very different penalties depending on injuries, weapons, controlled substances, or prior convictions.
We review the enhancement statutes and your record to make sure the State is not overcharging you, which happens more often than most people expect.
What Happens With Probation Violations and Active Warrants?
A motion to adjudicate or revoke does not require a new trial or proof beyond a reasonable doubt. The State only has to persuade the judge a condition was violated, which is why these move faster and carry more risk than people assume.
Maybe you are already on probation and got a call from your officer, or you just found out there is an active warrant in Seguin with your name on it.
Do not panic, but do not ignore it either. Guadalupe County judges take probation violations seriously.
Why the Reason Matters
We look at why the violation happened. Was it a missed fee, a positive test, or a new arrest? Sometimes the paperwork is simply wrong, and sometimes the underlying problem is one the court will address with treatment rather than jail.
That answer shapes what we ask for and what documentation we bring.
Clearing a Warrant on Your Terms
If you have a warrant, we can often arrange a walk-through to handle the bond without a long weekend in a cell. Dealing with it early is far better than getting pulled over and hauled away in front of your kids.
How Do You Defend the Most Common Charges in Seguin?
Each charge type has its own pressure point. DWI turns on the stop and the testing, assault on self-defense and witness credibility, drug cases on the legality of the search, and theft on valuation and intent.
DWI
Texas Penal Code Chapter 49 covers intoxication offenses, and a DWI arrest often starts with a traffic stop on I-10 or SH 123.
Field sobriety tests are subjective and often performed in poor conditions. We look at the video to see whether the officer gave instructions correctly, and we review maintenance records for the breath test machine and examine the blood draw procedures.
A DWI charge also involves your license, and you have only 15 days to request an Administrative License Revocation hearing.
Assault and Family Violence
An assault charge often begins with a 911 call, and these cases move fast. Police often make an arrest even when the other person does not want to press charges, because of departmental policy.
Once the arrest happens, the State takes over and the complaining witness cannot simply drop it. We review the evidence for self-defense and hear your side, because the police report rarely explains what started the argument.
A family violence conviction has long-term consequences and can prevent you from owning a firearm for life.
Drug Charges
Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 481 governs drug offenses like possession of marijuana or cocaine. Penalty groups and the weight of the substance determine the severity.
We focus on the search and whether the officer had probable cause, and we test whether the State can actually prove the substance was yours rather than simply nearby. If the search was illegal, the evidence should not be used at all.
Theft
Texas Penal Code Section 31.03 defines theft. A theft conviction is a crime of moral turpitude that can end a career even at the misdemeanor level.
We challenge the valuation of the property, which the State often inflates by using retail price rather than fair market value, and we look for evidence showing there was no intent to steal.
How Do You Build a Strong Defense and Choose Counsel?
A strong defense starts with listening and then testing every piece of the State’s evidence before you make a decision. Choose counsel who will tell you what the file actually shows rather than what you want to hear.
What did the officer say to you? Who else was there? Was there a video recording? Did you ask for a lawyer?
We review body camera footage, search issues, and witness statements. We check phone records, medical records, dispatch logs, and testing results, because evidence should be tested before you decide anything.
No Two Clients Carry the Same Risk
Our firm does not use the same script for everyone. A college student faces different risks than a CDL driver, and a business owner or a nurse has a professional license to protect.
We tailor our representation to your future, your background, and the circumstances that brought you here. Texas criminal defense is not just about the name of the charge. It is about timing and proof, risk and how the case looks to a jury.
We talk plainly about potential outcomes and do not sell false hope. Some clients need a dismissal, some need reduced penalties, and some need a trial because the accusation is wrong.
The Experience Behind the Work
Tommy Vaughn’s background as a former criminal prosecutor in Comal and Bexar counties helps our defense team. He understands how the other side evaluates a file and what makes them drop a case.
Aaron Seymour’s leadership reflects disciplined preparation and fierce advocacy for every client we represent.
What Should You Do Before Your First Court Date?
Gather your paperwork, write down what happened while you remember it, follow every bond condition, and say nothing about the case to anyone but your lawyer. Do not try to explain yourself to a prosecutor or a judge.
Prosecutors do this every day. Court staff cannot give you legal advice, and police are not there to help you build a defense.
Bring bond papers, court notices, and jail release papers. Do not contact witnesses if a court order prohibits it, and do not post anything about the case.
A short phone call to our office can prevent a mistake and help us determine whether the case involves jail risk or license consequences that need attention this week.
Call a Seguin Criminal Defense Lawyer Today
Your case deserves attention before the State’s version becomes the only version anyone hears.
Call Seymour & Vaughn at (830) 282-8751 for a free consultation. We will listen, explain the next step, and start building a defense that fits the facts.