At 1egacy Group we understand bad things happen to good people and that can include criminal charges. A criminal conviction can send you to prison, ruin your reputation, and cause a financial burden. If you’re facing a criminal investigation invoke your 5th Amendment right to remain silent immediately, contact a lawyer, and then contact us! Let your attorney know you want the best representation and 1egacy Group fighting on your side.

Partner Betty Simons is a member of The Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association.

If the court has appointed you an attorney, that’s no problem. We accept court appointed cases and the best part; in those instances, our services are FREE TO YOU!

Did you know The Innocence Project found that in over 90% of their cases, if a PI had been assigned to those cases during the original charging and trial period, exculpatory evidence, key witnesses, and critical facts would not have been missed in defense cases.

The State has law enforcement and investigators working hard for them. Why shouldn’t you?

The sooner you hire a private investigator, the better. Don’t risk your freedom.

Violent Offenses

• Murder

• Negligent Homicide

• Aggravated Assault

• Assault

• Partner/Family Member Assault

• Assault with a Weapon

• Sexual Intercourse without Consent

• Sexual Assault

• Robbery

• Burglary

• 1egacy Group is an expert in Self Defense Law

A conviction for a violent or sexual offense can mean a long prison sentence, as well as a life time of registering on the sexual or violent offender registry. If you are charged or are being investigated for any crime contact our firm so that we can discuss your options.

White Collar Offenses and Regulatory Offenses

• Wire fraud

• Bank fraud

• Money Laundering

• Theft

• Embezzlement

• Aggregate theft

“White collar crime” generally refers to non-violent criminal offenses committed for a financial motive. Convictions for these types of offenses carry prison time, the potential for forfeiture of an offender’s assets, as well as heavy fines. Convictions of these types of offenses can bar a convicted individual from working in certain occupations.

Our firm has represented individuals and companies charged or being investigated for all manner of white collar offenses in federal and state courts. We have a network of established experts—including accountants, private investigators and appraisers— to assist in the evaluation and defense of these types of cases.

Drug or Narcotics Offenses

• Conspiracy to Distribute Dangerous Drugs

• Possession of Dangerous Drugs

• Distribution of Dangerous Drugs

• Possession of Controlled Substance

Because many drug investigations involve joint state and federal task forces, it is imperative that your PI is experienced in both the state and federal systems, no matter where your case is pending. 1egacy Group has the experience defending both state and federal drug charges.

Gun and Firearm Crimes

• Gun and Firearm Crimes

  • Felon in Possession of Firearm

  • 1egacy Group is an expert in self defense law.

If you have prior felonies or certain prior misdemeanors [as well as other less known “prohibitors”] federal law restricts your right to possess firearms. If you are a prohibited person and possess a firearm, even for perfectly lawful purposes, you could be facing a prison sentence. We have represented defendants charged with these types of offenses and are well versed in investigative strategies available to charged defendants.

Grand Jury and Other Investigations

If you have received a call from a law enforcement agent or a “target letter” that you are the subject of an ongoing investigation, do not talk to the agent or the prosecutor without first consulting an attorney. If you have been contacted by law enforcement or a prosecutor invoke your 5th Amendment, even when innocent.