College Students in Trouble

Need a Criminal Defense Attorney in College Station or Bryan?

Sometimes college students make the wrong choices. Sometimes they get caught up in a legal situation because they are in the wrong place at the wrong time. In either case, involvement in the legal system can have devastating effects on their futures. There is never a more important time to hire the right College Station student defense lawyer. At Shane Phelps Law, we have decades of experience and we know the various ways to defend your rights.

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Call (979) 775-4100 for your free consultation today.

As a college student, you may encounter legal charges such as:

  • Possession of a controlled substance
  • Possession of marijuana
  • Possession of dangerous drugs
  • DWI
  • Sexual assault
  • A&M Disciplinary Hearings
  • Other serious crimes 

The Bryan / College Station area has approximately 55,000 college students attending either Blinn College or Texas A&M University. Each year, hundreds of students are arrested and charged with crimes ranging from possession of marijuana to intoxication manslaughter. Being arrested and convicted of even a minor misdemeanor offense can have devastating consequences to a young person's future. Even deferred adjudication, in which a person is placed on probation but not convicted, remains on a person's record and can be found in simple searches by prospective employers.

Facing an emergency? Call (979) 217-4035 as soon as possible.

An Entire Team

In Your Corner

 

Shane Phelps

Lead Attorney

Reilly Garrett

Attorney

Aaron Kleinschmidt

Attorney

Case Results

How We’ve Helped Others In Your Shoes

 

Appellate Reversal and Dismissal

Murder x 2

State v. D.L.
2019

Sexual Assault

Dismissed

Wilson County v. T.M.
2024

Harassment

Dismissed

State v. D.C.
2022

Title IX

Accusation of Sexual Assault

Not responsible
State v. Z.M.
2023

Dismissed with Agreement to Immediately Expunge (on day of trial)

Attempted Theft $2,500-$30,000

Attempted Securing Execution of a Document by Deception
State v. G.M.
2023

Sexual Assault

Rejected after our investigation

Sexual Assault
Rejected after our investigation
State v. Z.M.
2023

Refused After Our Investigation

Prostitution (Class B)

Refused after our investigation 2014 (State v. I.I.)

Sentence Reversed

Possession of a Firearm by a Felon

15-year sentence reversed on Motion for New Trial

Reduced to Misdemeanor Deferred Adjudication

Possession of a Controlled Substance

Penalty Group 2, less than one gram (State Jail Felony) – Reduced to misdemeanor Deferred Adjudication 2014, early termination of probation 2015 (State v. P.B.)

Reduced to Class C Deferred Adjudication

Criminal Mischief $500-$1500 (Class A)

Reduced to Class C Deferred Adjudication 2015 (State v. I.S.)

Dismissed

Possession of a Controlled Substance

Penalty Group 1, less than one gram (State Jail Felony) – Dismissed 2014 (State v. L.P.)

Refused Following Our Investigation

Possession of a Controlled Substance

Penalty Group 2, 4-400 Grams (2nd Degree); Three counts Misdemeanor controlled substance charges – Refused following our investigation; three misdemeanor charges to be dismissed. 2015 (State v. J.D.)

Dismissed

Possession of Marijuana

2-4 Ounces, Drug Free Zone (State Jail Felony) – Dismissed 2015 (State v. S.A.)

Negotiated pre-trial diversion on Class B

Possession of Marijuana

2-4 Ounces, Drug Free Zone (State Jail Felony) – Negotiated pre-trial diversion on Class B misdemeanor, seized vehicle and more than $15,000 recovered for client 2015 (State v. C.M.)

Dismissed

Possession of Child Pornography (Two Counts; 3rd Degree)

(Two Counts; 3 rd Degree) – Both counts Dismissed, no sex offender registration 2015 (State v. B.M.)

Dismissed

Failure to Identify (Class B)

Dismissed, Expunction Pending 2015 (State v. L.W.)

Reduced to Misdemeanor Deferred Adjudication

Theft $1,500-$20,000 (State Jail Felony)

Reduced to Misdemeanor Deferred Adjudication 2014 (State v. K.J.)

Refused

Possession of False ID

Possession of False ID (Class A)/Minor in Possession (Class C) – Class A Refused and MIP Dismissed 2015 (State v. B.B.)

Refused Following Our Investigation

Furnishing Alcohol to a Minor (Class A)

Refused following our investigation 2015 (State v. M.G.)

Refused Following Our Investigation

Manufacture/Delivery of a Controlled Substance

Penalty Group 1A, 4-400 Grams (1st Degree) – Refused following our investigation 2015 (State v. R.A.)

Refused Following Our Investigation

Tampering with Evidence (3rd Degree)

Refused following our investigation 2015

No Billed by Grand Jury

Aggravated Assault w/Deadly Weapon/Bottle (2nd Degree)

No Billed by Grand Jury following our investigation 2014 (State v. G.H.)

Reduced to Class C Deferred Adjudication

Possession of a Controlled Substance

Penalty Group 3, less than 28 grams (Class A), Possession of Marijuana, less than two ounces (Class B) – Both reduced to Class C Deferred Adjudications, Expunction Pending 2015 (State v. D.O.)

Dismissed

Assault by Contact (Class C)

Dismissed 2014 (State v. A.M.)

Reduced to Misdemeanor Deferred Adjudication

Possession of a Controlled Substance

Penalty Group 2, less than one gram (State Jail Felony) – Reduced to misdemeanor Deferred Adjudication 2014 (State v. D.D.)

D.W.I Refused, POM Reduced

D.W.I (Class B); Possession of Marijuana

D.W.I (Class B); Possession of Marijuana under two ounces (Class B) – D.W.I refused, POM reduced to Class C Deferred Adjudication 2014 (State v. P.D.G.)

Dismissed

Assault on Peace Officer (3rd Degree)

Harassment of a Public Servant (3rd Degree) – Dismissed 2014 (State v. A.Y.)

Dismissed

Theft $20,000-$100,000 (3rd Degree)

Dismissed 2015 (State v. C.S.)

Reduced to Class C Deferred Adjudication

Possession of Marijuana

Possession of Marijuana under two ounces (Class B) – Reduced to Class C Deferred Adjudication, expunction eligible 2015 (State v. S.P.)

All Charges Refused

Aggravated Kidnapping (1st Degree)

Aggravated Kidnapping (1st Degree), Sexual Assault of a Child (2nd Degree), Improper Visual Photography (State Jail Felony) – All charges refused after our investigation 2014 (State v. Z.H.)

Refused After Our Investigation

Tampering with Evidence (3rd Degree)

Refused after our investigation 2014 (State v. O.S.)

Refused After Our Investigation

Possession of a Controlled Substance

Penalty Group 2, 4-400 grams (2nd Degree) – Refused after our investigation 2014 (State v. D.B.L.)

Reduced to Class C Deferred Adjudication

Criminal Trespass to a Habitation (Class B)

Reduced to Class C Deferred Adjudication 2013 (State v. J.K.)

Reduced to Class C Deferred Adjudication

Altered Handicapped Placard (Class A)

Reduced to Class C Deferred Adjudication, expunged 2013 (State v. L.W.)

All Charges Dismissed

D.W.I. (Class B)

D.W.I. (Class B), Unlawfully Carrying a Weapon (four counts, Class A), Possession of Marijuana under two ounces (class B), Possession of a Dangerous Drug (Class A) – All charges dismissed except POM deferred adjudication with agreement for expunction; all weapons recovered for client. 2013 (State v. K.Y.)

Case Dismissed

Criminal Trespass - Property

Criminal Trespass – Property

Both Charges Dismissed

2 Counts of Aggravated Assault

2 Counts of Aggravated Assault

Motion to Adjudicate Dismissed

Motion to Adjudicate on Possession of Marijuana 4oz. - 5 lbs

Motion to Adjudicate on Possession of Marijuana 4oz. – 5 lbs

Evidence Suppressed

Murder/Aggravated, Robbery/Prohibited Weapon
State v. S.S.
2022

Refused After Our Investigation

Theft (State Jail Felony)
Refused after our investigation 2015 (State v. S.K.)

Reduced to Class C Misdemeanor

Theft $50-$500 (Class B)

Theft $50-$500 (Class B) – Reduced to Class C Misdemeanor Deferred Adjudication 2015 (State v. P.C.)

Dismissed

Aggravated Assault w/Deadly Weapon (2nd Degree)

Dismissed 2015 (State v. S.M.)

Reduced to Misdemeanor

Burglary of a Habitation (2nd Degree)

Reduced to Misdemeanor 2014 (State v. P.M.)

Dismissed

Motion to Adjudicate/Burglary of a Building (State Jail Felony)

Dismissed 2015 (State v. B.R.)

Reduced to Misdemeanor Deferred Adjudication

Aggravated Assault w/Deadly Weapon/knife (2nd Degree)

Reduced to Misdemeanor Deferred Adjudication 2015 (State v. P.M.)

Dismissed

Aggravated Assault w/Deadly Weapon/knife (2nd Degree)

Dismissed 2013 (State v. M.N.)

 

Dismissed

Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child (1st Degree)

Dismissed 2014 (State v. C.L.)

Not Guilty by Jury

Indecency w/Child by Contact (2nd Degree)

Not Guilty by jury 2013 (State v. J.Z.)

Dismissed

Aggravated Assault/Deadly Weapon/Peace Officer
Dismissed 2015 (State v. A.H.)

Reduced to Class C Misdemeanor

Criminal Trespass to Habitation (Class A)

Reduced to Class C Misdemeanor Deferred Adjudication (Pending expunction) (State v. W.A.)

Refused After Our Investigation

Sexual Assault (2nd Degree)

Refused after our investigation 2015 (State v. T.G.)

Dismissed at Trial

Aggravated Robbery (1st Degree)

Dismissed at trial 2015 (State v. J.M.)

Dismissed at Trial

Assault/Family Violence (Class A)

Dismissed at trial 2015 (State v. N.G.)

Acquitted

Indecency with a Child

Acquitted by jury

Acquitted

Indecency with a Child

Acquitted by jury

Quashed and Dismissed

Fleeing a Police Officer

Quashed and dismissed

Reduced

Driving While License Suspended

Reduced to Class C Misdemeanor deferred

Dismissed

Possession of a Controlled Substance

Possession with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance: Dismissed

Reduced to Class C Deferred Adjudication

Possession of Marijuana (Class B)

Reduced to Class C Deferred Adjudication, Expunction Pending 2015 (State v. B.C.)

Negotiated Deferred Prosecution on lesser charge

Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child/Juvenile

Negotiated Deferred Prosecution on lesser charge, no sex offender registration 2015 (In the Matter of R.C.)

Reduced to Class C Deferred Adjudication

Theft $50-$500 (Class B)

Reduced to Class C Deferred Adjudication, Expunction Pending 2015 (State v. M.D.)

Negotiated Misdemeanor Pre-Trial Diversion

Possession of a Controlled Substance

Penalty Group 1, less than a gram, Drug Free Zone (3rd Degree); Possession of Marijuana under two ounces, Drug Free Zone (Class A) – Negotiated misdemeanor pre-trial diversion with agreement for expunction 2015 (State v. L.L.)

Dismissed

Possession of a Controlled Substance, Penalty Group 2, less than a gram (State Jail Felony)

Penalty Group 2, less than a gram (State Jail Felony) – Dismissed 2015 (State v. C.F.)

Reduced to non-aggravated Manslaughter charge

Murder (1st Degree)

Reduced to non-aggravated Manslaughter charge (2nd Degree), 8 years 2014 (State v. B.S.)

Dismissed

Burglary of a Vehicle (Class A)

Dismissed 2015 (State v. R.R.)

Reduced to Class C Deferred Adjudication

Possession of Marijuana (Class B)

Reduced to Class C Deferred Adjudication, Expunction Pending 2015 (State v. J.H.)

Refused After Our Investigation

Unlawfully Carrying a Weapon (Class A)

Refused after our investigation; arrest expunged 2015 (State v. G.S.)

Refused after our investigation

Aggravated Assault w/Deadly Weapon/handgun (2nd Degree)

Refused after our investigation 2015 (State v. W.M.)

 

Refused after our investigation

Assault/Family Violence (Class A)

Assault/Family Violence (Class A) – Refused after our investigation 2015 (State v. V.K.)

 

Dismissed

Sexual Assault of a Child (2nd Degree)

Sexual Assault of a Child (2nd Degree) – Dismissed at trial 2015 (State v. J.J.)

Reduced to Class C Deferred Adjudication

Theft $50-$500 (Class B)

Reduced to Class C Deferred Adjudication, Expunction pending 2015 (State v. A.B.)

Refused After Our Investigation

Criminal Mischief $1,500 - $20,000 (State Jail Felony)

Refused after our investigation 2015 (State v. J.W.)

Refused After Our Investigation

Assault/Family Violence (Class A)

Refused after our investigation 2015 (State v. D.K.) Expunged 2015.

Reduced to Class C

Theft $50-$500 (Class B)

Reduced to Class C Deferred Adjudication 2015 (State v. R.R.) (Pending Expunction)

Reduced to Class A Misdemeanor Assault

Aggravated Assault w/Deadly Weapon/Bottle (2nd Degree)

Reduced to Class A Misdemeanor Assault 2015 (State v. C.F.)

 

Refused After Our Investigation

Aggravated Assault w/Deadly Weapon/firearm (2nd Degree)

Refused after our investigation 2015 (State v. G.B.)

Not Guilty Verdict

Not Guilty Verdict

Aggravated Robbery/Murder x2
2023
State v. M.R.

Found Not True

Motion to Adjudicate/Felony Assault Family Violence (3rd Degree)

Found Not True by Court after contested hearing 2013 (State v. R.R.)

Not Guilty Verdict

Not Guilty Verdict

Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon
2023
State v. T.H.

What You Need to Know

Shane’s Top Ten Rules

Avoid Trouble at A&M, Blinn, & Beyond

 

 

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400 N Washington Ave,
Bryan, TX 77803
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