Welcome to Platten Law
Criminal defense lawyer Erick Platten is based in Tyler, Texas. He has a reputation for being a tough and experienced criminal trial lawyer. If you or a loved one has been arrested, choosing the right criminal defense lawyer can mean the difference between freedom and jail. Choose a defense lawyer that can achieve the best possible outcome for you, a lawyer who can do something for you.

Erick Platten is well known among members of the Smith County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, Mr. Platten has devoted his practice to representing individuals accused of all crimes. His practice includes defending against all felony and misdemeanor charges such as DWI, Assault, Drug Possession, Resisting arrest, Burglaries, Credit Card Abuse, Drivers License Suspensions, Probation and Parole Revocations. He aggressively represents clients who live throughout the state of Texas and also provides state wide traffic ticket defense.

Erick Platten's experience with the Criminal Justice System began in 1995 as a probation officer for Dallas County, and this knowledge along with his experience as a criminal defense attorney have given him particular insights and advantage in dealing with the county and district courts. As a criminal defense lawyer, he knows the prosecutors and the judges -- and that is essential to being effective in the courtroom. Unlike some attorneys who advertise they are "criminal defense trial lawyers" despite the fact that they never have taken a case to a jury trial, Mr. Platten actually does try his cases.




ERICK PLATTEN REPRESENTS CITIZENS
ACCUSED OF ALL CRIMES IN TEXAS


Intoxication Offenses:
Driving While Intoxicate
Driving Under the Influence
Boating While Intoxicated
Intoxication Assault
Intoxication Manslaughter
Public Intoxication
Minor in Possession of Alcohol

Providing—Alcohol to a Minor

All Drug Offenses:
Possession of Controlled Substances
Delivery of Controlled Substances
Delivery to a Minor
Delivery in a School Zone
Manufacturing Controlled Substances
Forging or Altering Prescription
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Cocaine
Amphetamines
Methamphetamines
Ritalin
Heroin
Oxycontin
Vicodin
All opiates
Xanax
Valium
Gamma Hydroxy Butyrate “GHB”
Rohypnol, "Roofies"
Ketamine “Special K”
PCP phencyclidine
Marijuana
Hashish
Ecstasy

Sexual Assaults:
Aggravated sexual Assault
Indecency with a child
Rape
Public lewdness Indecent Exposure
Assaultive Offense:
Assault
Assault Family Violence
Aggravated Assault
Injury to a Child, Elderly or Disabled Person
Deadly Conduct
Stalking
Sexual Assault
Murder

Thefts:
Burglary of a Habitation
Burglary of a Building
Burglary of an Automobile
Unlawful use of a Motor Vehicle
Aggravated Robbery
Robbery
Credit or Debit Card Abuse
Forgery
Theft by Check
Theft of Cable Service
Theft of Service—not paying for services

Weapons Offenses:
Unlawfully carrying a weapon
Prohibited weapons
Possession of a Concealed Handgun where prohibited

Other Offenses:
Evading Arrest
Resisting Arrest
Retaliation
Perjury
Gambling
Prostitution
Bootlegging
Transporting Alcohol into a Dry County
Criminal Trespass
Driving While License Suspended
Failure to Stop and Render Aid
Criminal Mischief
Violation of Protective Order


STATE WIDE CRIMINAL DEFENSE
24 HOURS 7 DAYS A WEEK
903-593-9100

  
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