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• Criminal Defense Attorney John S. Cossum - "Quality Representation, Personal Attention": Houston Criminal Defense Attorney John Cossum defends clients in Harris County, Montgomery County and all surrounding counties. His practice, which is focused on criminal defense, has offices in downtown Houston within walking distance of both the Harris County Criminal Courthouse and the Federal Courthouse, and a second office to serve Montgomery County clients in Kingwood, Texas.
• Firm Profile and Fees - Texas Criminal Attorney: The law office of John Cossum, established in 1988, is built on a commitment to ethics and client service. Mr. Cossum provides services in a timely, ethical, and professional manner in a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere. The firm delivers personalized legal representation based each client's background, needs, and objectives. Clients can expect prompt responses to inquiries and the highest level of advocacy and personal attention.
• Practice Areas - Texas Criminal Defense Attorney:
  Criminal Law
  • Armed Robbery
  • Arson
  • Assault
  • Burglary
  • Child Abuse
  • Child Endangerment
  • Controlled Substance Violations (see Drug Offenses)
  • Domestic Violence
  • Driving While Intoxicated
  • Drug Offenses (Distribution Trafficking, Manufacturing Possession, Possession for Sales, Possession of Paraphernalia, Transportation, Cultivation, Cultivation of Marijuana)
  • Embezzlement
  • Expungement
  • Fraud
  • Forgery
  • Gaming and Gambling Offenses
  • Guns and Weapons Violations (Ex-Felon in Possession, Gun
  • Juvenile Crimes (including all types of Criminal offenses)
  • Kidnapping
  • Manslaughter
  • Murder
  • Pornography
  • Resisting Arrest
  • Robbery
  • Sex Crimes (Rape, Date Rape, Statutory Rape, Failure to Register as a Sex Offender, Indecent Exposure, Lewd Conduct, indecency with a child)
  • Stalking
  • Terroristic Threats
  • Theft
  • Use Enhancements, Possession of Illegal Weapons)
  • Vehicular Manslaughter
  • White Collar Crimes
  Family Law
  • Child Support
  • Custody
  • Divorce/Dissolution
  • Domestic Violence
  • Modifications
  • Mediation
  • Paternity
  • Prenuptial Agreements
  • Property Division
  • Spousal Support (alimony)
  • Visitation Rights
• Attorney Profile - Texas Criminal Defense Lawyer: Criminal Defense Attorney John S. Cossum, a Houston, Texas native, has defended thousands of clients primarily located in Harris, Montgomery, Galveston and Liberty Counties. He has also represented clients in Federal Court throughout the United States.
• DWI Frequently Asked Questions: Answers to the following questions:
  • Do I have the constitutional right to speak to an attorney before I have to take a field sobriety test?
  • Should I refuse to submit to the field sobriety test?
  • If the police officer asks me if I have been drinking, how should I respond?
  • Should I consent to a chemical test to determine my blood alcohol concentration?
  • How many drinks will cause me to fail a chemical test?
  • Which chemical test should I choose?
  • I have been charged with drunk driving (DWI) as a result of smoking "marijuana". Is my case hopeless because of the drug use?
  • What will it cost to defend a drunk driving charge?
  • What is the punishment for drunk driving?
• Criminal Law FAQs: Answers to the following questions:
  • What is the difference between criminal law and civil law?
  • Can some activities be both a criminal offense and a civil offense?
  • Can force be used to arrest me?
  • What happens if I am arrested?
  • Am I entitled to a bond?
  • How is the amount of the bond determined?
  • How do I make a bond in state court?
  • How do I make a bond in federal court?
  • Can I answer not guilty even if I am guilty?
  • What is a plea bargain?
  • How is my punishment determined if I am convicted in state court?
  • How do I get probation?
  • What is "deferred adjudication"?
  • How my punishment is determined if I am convicted in Federal Court?
  • What is the Fourth Amendment?
  • Does the Fourth Amendment protect all searches?
  • What is a search warrant?
  • What is probable cause?
  • If a police officer knocks on my door and asks to search my home, do I have to let the officer in?
  • What if I agree to the search?
  • If I am arrested, can the officer search me or my property?
  • What is the Fifth Amendment?
  • What is a Miranda warning?
  • If I am not under arrest, do I have to answer a police officer's questions?
  • Must a police officer always advise me of my Miranda rights before asking a question?
  • If I am in custody, how do I assert my right to remain silent?
  • Can I be arrested for questioning?
  • Can I be prosecuted if the police have violated my Miranda rights?
  • Can I waive my Miranda rights?
• Why Hire John Cossum?:
  • EXPERIENCE
  • ATTORNEY JOHN COSSUM IS EXPERIENCED.
  • ATTORNEY JOHN COSSUM HAS EARNED THE RESPECT OF JUDGES.
  • ATTORNEY JOHN COSSUM PURSUES EVERY POSSIBLE AVENUE TO DEFEND HIS CLIENTS.
  • ATTORNEY JOHN COSSUM PERSONALLY HANDLES ALL ASPECTS OF YOUR CASE.
  • ATTORNEY JOHN COSSUM EMPOWERS YOU AS A CLIENT.
  • ACCOUNTABILITY
  • NO CHARGE FOR INITIAL CONSULTATION
  • TIME TO DEVOTE TO YOUR CASE
  • HIGHLY RATED BY HIS PEERS
• Directions
• Downtown Houston Office
  440 Louisiana Street, Houston, Texas 77002
  Phone: 866-821-7294
• North Houston/Montgomery County
  1412-B Stonehollow Dr., Ste 900, Kingwood, Texas 77339
  Phone: 866-821-7294