Practice Areas
Sara Roque is a career criminal defense attorney who fights for the accused across state and federal courts. From misdemeanors to serious felonies, we are ready to defend you.
What We Handle
Criminal Defense Practice Areas
Attorney Sara Roque handles a wide range of criminal cases in Houston, Harris County, and across Texas — as well as in federal court. Click any practice area to learn more.
Drug Crimes
Drug Possession
Defense for possession of controlled substances — from marijuana to cocaine, meth, and prescription drugs.
Drug Delivery / Trafficking
Defense for delivery, distribution, and trafficking charges — including federal drug trafficking cases.
Drug Manufacturing
Defense for charges related to manufacturing or producing controlled substances.
DWI / DUI
DWI — Driving While Intoxicated
First offense, second offense, and felony DWI defense throughout Harris County and Houston courts.
DWI with Child Passenger
Felony enhancement when a minor was present in the vehicle during an alleged DWI.
Intoxication Assault / Manslaughter
Serious felony DWI cases involving bodily injury or death — aggressive defense required.
Family Violence
Domestic Violence
Defense for family violence charges including assault on a family member or household member.
Protective Orders
Fighting emergency or final protective orders — and helping clients with violations of existing orders.
Child Abuse
Defense for child abuse investigations and charges — including cases investigated before formal charges are filed.
Federal Crimes
Federal Drug Trafficking
Defense in United States District Court for federal drug distribution and trafficking charges.
Money Laundering
Federal defense for money laundering charges — often connected to drug trafficking and organized crime.
Human Trafficking
Defense for federal human trafficking charges, including allegations of forced labor and sex trafficking.
Juvenile Defense
Juvenile Crimes
Experienced defense for minors charged with criminal offenses in Texas juvenile courts — protecting their future.
Marijuana Charges
Marijuana Possession
Defense for marijuana possession — from small amounts to larger quantities that can lead to felony charges in Texas.
Marijuana Delivery / Distribution
Defense for delivery and distribution of marijuana, which carries enhanced penalties under Texas law.
Probation
Probation Revocation
Defense against motions to revoke probation — protecting your freedom when the State alleges a violation.
Probation Violations
Representation for alleged violations of deferred adjudication or regular community supervision conditions.
Sex Crimes
Sexual Assault
Aggressive defense for sexual assault allegations — protecting your rights from investigation through trial.
Indecency with a Child
Defense for charges involving alleged indecency or sexual contact with a minor.
Sex Offender Registration
Help with sex offender registration requirements and challenges to registration obligations in Texas.
Record Sealing / Expunction
Expunction
Permanently clear eligible arrests and charges from your Texas criminal record so they cannot be found by employers.
Non-Disclosure (Record Sealing)
Seal your criminal record from public view after successfully completing deferred adjudication probation.
Theft Crimes
Theft
Defense for theft charges from Class C misdemeanor shoplifting to first-degree felony theft of property.
Robbery / Aggravated Robbery
Defense for robbery and aggravated robbery charges — serious first-degree felonies in Texas.
Burglary
Defense for burglary of a habitation or building — charges that carry significant prison exposure.
Vehicular Crimes
Vehicular Manslaughter
Defense for criminally negligent homicide and manslaughter charges arising from vehicle accidents.
Evading Arrest
Defense for evading arrest or detention in a vehicle — including high-speed pursuit cases.
Violent Crimes
Assault & Aggravated Assault
Defense for assault charges — from simple assault misdemeanors to aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
Murder / Homicide
The most serious charges demand the most experienced defense. Sara has tried murder cases to verdict.
Kidnapping
Defense for kidnapping and unlawful restraint charges, including cases involving allegations of family abduction.
Weapons Charges
Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon
Defense for UCW charges — one of the most common weapons charges in Texas.
Felon in Possession
Defense for federal and state felon-in-possession-of-a-firearm charges.
White Collar Crimes
Fraud
Defense for wire fraud, mail fraud, insurance fraud, mortgage fraud, and other fraud charges.
Forgery
Defense for forgery and check fraud charges — including cases involving government documents.
Embezzlement
Defense for embezzlement and misappropriation of funds in both state and federal courts.
Charged with a Crime? Call Attorney Sara Roque Today.
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