Defense for your profession — complete framework
L and L Law Group, PLLC handles defense for your profession across the nine DFW counties we serve. The framework pages below cover the statutory text, defense strategies, county-specific procedure, and the realistic resolution menu for each charge. Under Reggie and Njeri London's leadership, the firm's criminal defense team handles every retainer with firm-wide trial-tested standards.
Each framework page below is a self-contained legal-practice document covering the controlling statute, the three or four primary defense strategies, the DFW county-by-county procedural variations, and the typical resolution outcomes for that charge. The pages are written for clients facing the charge — not for other lawyers — and the citations and statutory links let you verify everything we say.
If your situation does not fit any of the pages below, call (972) 370-5060 for a free 24/7 consultation. Most clients hear back from a partner within an hour.
CDL Driver Criminal Defense — 49 C.F.R. § 383.51 Disqualification
Texas CDL holders face federal FMCSA disqualification under 49 C.F.R. § 383.51 — 1 year for first major offense, 3 years HAZMAT, lifetime for two majors.
View framework →Texas First Responder Criminal Defense — TCOLE, F-5, Brady-Giglio
Texas criminal defense for peace officers, deputies, troopers, firefighters, EMS, and dispatchers — TCOLE license discipline, F-5 separation reports.
View framework →Healthcare Worker Criminal Defense — Texas Licensing & OIG Exclusion
Texas healthcare worker criminal defense — physicians, nurses, pharmacists, dentists, EMTs. Licensing-board self-report, OIG exclusion under 42 U.S.C.
View framework →Military & Veteran Criminal Defense — Texas VTC & UCMJ
Texas criminal defense for veterans and active-duty service members — Veterans Treatment Court under Art. 124, Art.
View framework →| Who | Parallel system | Key authority |
|---|---|---|
| CDL drivers | FMCSA disqualification — 1 year for a first major offense, 3 years for HAZMAT, lifetime for two majors | 49 C.F.R. § 383.51 |
| Police, fire, EMS, dispatch | TCOLE license discipline, F-5 separation reports, Brady–Giglio disclosure lists | Tex. Occ. Code ch. 1701 framework |
| Healthcare workers | Licensing-board self-report duties and federal program exclusion | Board rules; OIG exclusion under 42 U.S.C. |
| Military & veterans | Veterans Treatment Court diversion; UCMJ exposure for active duty | County VTC programs; UCMJ |
Each framework page linked above covers the controlling statute, defense strategies, and county-by-county procedure in full.
Frequently asked questions from licensed professionals
Why does my profession change how a criminal case should be handled?+
Because a second system starts moving the moment you are arrested: a licensing board, a federal regulator, or a command structure with its own deadlines, reporting duties, and standards of proof. Defending the criminal case without managing the parallel track can win the courtroom and still cost the career. The framework pages above exist because the right plea posture often depends on the collateral rules, not just the criminal exposure.
Does a dismissal automatically fix the licensing problem?+
No. Boards and regulators apply their own standards, and several can act on the underlying conduct even when the criminal case ends well. A dismissal is powerful evidence in the administrative matter — and pairing it with expunction or non-disclosure usually closes the loop — but each system has to be addressed on its own terms.
Should I self-report the arrest to my board or employer right away?+
Check the actual rule before volunteering anything. Reporting duties vary widely — some boards require prompt arrest reporting, others only conviction reporting, and over-reporting can open an inquiry that was never required. This is a question to resolve with counsel in the first days, because both under-reporting and over-reporting carry consequences.
Can a CDL be disqualified for something that happened off the clock?+
Yes. Under 49 C.F.R. § 383.51, certain convictions — including driving while intoxicated — trigger disqualification even when the offense occurred in a personal vehicle. That single regulation is why a “routine” first DWI is never routine for a commercial driver, and why the plea structure matters more than the fine print suggests.
Can veterans get their cases into Veterans Treatment Court?+
Many DFW counties operate Veterans Treatment Court programs that pair supervision with VA-connected treatment, and successful completion can position the case for dismissal-track outcomes. Eligibility rules are county-specific and charge-specific, so the screening conversation should happen early — before plea posture forecloses the option.
Talk to an attorney — not a screener.
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