Skillful And Experienced Criminal Defense

Since 1985, Mark A. Di Carlo has provided skilled legal representation to clients in Corpus Christi and throughout South Texas. Whatever state or federal criminal charges you face, our law firm will be a strong advocate for you.

Mark Di Carlo is fully prepared to assist with a wide range of federal and state charges, including those related to:

• DWI/DUI and related charges for public intoxication, felony DWI, DWI manslaughter and open container offenses
• DWI charges occurring on the national seashore, which are handled in federal court, unlike typical DWI cases
• Drug crimes, possession and delivery charges, including those involving possession or delivery of cocaine, marijuana, synthetic marijuana, crystal meth or prescription medication
• Prescription drug crimes, including the unauthorized use or sale of Vicodin, Xanax, Percocet, Adderall, oxycodone and hydrocodone
• Sex crimes, sexual assault and domestic assault, including allegations involving a deadly weapon, a minor or possession of pornography
• Theft, robbery and shoplifting as well as burglary of a habitation or building charges
• Probation revocation and parole violations, including probation revocation and parole revocation hearings
• Federal crimes such as drug-related charges, checkpoint violations, computer and internet crimes, sexual solicitation, and trafficking illegal aliens
• White collar crimes such as charges involving RICO violations, money laundering, racketeering, theft, fraud and Medicaid/Medicare fraud
• Violent crimes such as assault and murder

Mark A. Di Carlo is an accomplished trial attorney with a proven record in criminal trials and appeals. He has extensive experience representing clients facing state and federal charges. The federal court system is very different from the state system. Many attorneys practice only in state court. Mark A. Di Carlo can represent you on all fronts.

When you are facing criminal charges, your freedoms and future are on the line. You cannot risk an unfavorable outcome. Mark Di Carlo is an accomplished trial attorney and strong negotiator. He will attempt to bring you the best plea bargain possible or try your case if necessary. He is prepared to assist you with:

• Plea bargains
• Jury trials, bench trials before the judge
• Parole hearings
• Setting bonds
• Bond reduction
• Expunction and nondisclosure of cases
• Jail release

Mark A. Di Carlo provides honest, factual and informed advice about pending charges. Count on Mr. Di Carlo to give you straightforward advice and an honest evaluation of your case.

Mark Di Carlo will fight for the best possible outcome in your case. In some situations, that outcome is alternative sentencing. Alternative sentencing gives some convicted defendants a means of staying out of prison. Alternative sentencing options include probation, community service, weekend jail time and work programs instead of incarceration.

For a free initial consultation regarding your criminal law matter, call Mark Di Carlo toll free at 361-888-6968. Or submit the online form on this website. All messages are returned promptly.

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Charges for driving while intoxicated (DWI) or driving under the influence (DUI), especially for minors, are serious, and a conviction can result in driver’s license suspension or revocation, jail time, significant fines and mandatory classes.

Since 1985, attorney Mark A. Di Carlo has been representing clients in Corpus Christi, Texas, who have been charged with DWI, DUI and public intoxication. He is an accomplished trial lawyer who vigorously advocates for his clients at pretrial hearings, for plea negotiation, plea bargains, jury trial and appeals.

As your attorney, Mr. Di Carlo will examine police records, blood alcohol concentration (BAC) results, surveillance videos and the probable cause to stop and search you or your vehicle. He will also explore the accuracy of your breath or blood test. He will explore all possible defenses in your case.

tAs an experienced Corpus Christi DWI/DUI defense attorney, Mark Di Carlo can defend you against a variety of consequences and charges related to DWI, including:

• Driver’s license suspension
• Driving with a suspended license
• Open container offenses
• Reckless driving
• Minor/underage DUI
• Felony DWI
• DWI manslaughter

You don’t have to plead guilty to an expensive and life-changing criminal charge like DWI, DUI or public intoxication. Contact Mark Di Carlo today online or by phone at 361-888-6968 for a free initial case evaluation. You can also reach him online.

Charges of driving while intoxicated (DWI) or public intoxication are usually handled in state court, but if they stem from an incident that occurs on Padre Island National Seashore then the case is handled in federal court. To protect your rights and reputation, it is crucial to have the assistance of a knowledgeable criminal defense lawyer who has experience in federal court.

Attorney Mark A. Di Carlo has been providing skilled representation to his clients in Corpus Christi and throughout South Texas in state courts since 1985 and in federal courts since 1986. If you have been cited for DWI, public lewdness or a similar crime while visiting Padre Island National Seashore or in the Corpus Christi area, you can rely on Mr. Di Carlo to be a zealous advocate for your rights and to work hard to obtain the best possible outcome.

You do not have to plead guilty to DWI, resulting in a permanent criminal record. Contact Mark Di Carlo today by email or phone at 800-584-5798 for a free initial case evaluation

Tourists and students are often cited for crimes while on vacation that can result in federal criminal charges with the possibility of long-term consequences for their futures, their careers and their criminal records.

Mark Di Carlo seeks possible ways to mitigate these consequences, including challenging whether there was probable cause to stop you, search you or arrest you. He can help you evaluate the case against you based upon officer statements, witnesses, breath tests or blood tests, or your own statements to officers or agents.

Mark defends clients against a variety of offenses that occur on the National Seashore, including:

• DWI
• Public lewdness
• Public intoxication
• Public indecency
• Possession/delivery
• Illegally taking items from the shore

Mr. Di Carlo can also assist you if you want to plead guilty to the charges. Mark will negotiate the best plea bargain possible so you receive the shortest term of probation, the lowest fine and so on.

For a free initial consultation with a skilled Corpus Christi DWI and criminal defense lawyer, call Mark Di Carlo toll free at 361-888-6968. To contact the firm online, please complete and submit the online form. All messages are returned promptly.

Criminal charges at the federal level are generally harder to defend than state charges, and they can often result in longer prison sentences. Enormous fines and lengthy terms of probation, referred to as “community supervision,” may also apply.

For these reasons, you need an experienced and skillful defense attorney who knows how to handle your federal case in order that you procure a dismissal, an acquittal or receive the lightest sentence possible under the circumstances.

Before speaking to federal law enforcement investigators, call toll free 800-584-5798 for a free initial case evaluation with Mark A. Di Carlo. Speaking to federal criminal prosecutors, investigators, the FBI, Border Patrol Agents or other federal investigators may result in you receiving additional criminal charges such as obstruction of justice.

For example, take the federal criminal case of the lifestyle maven Martha Stewart. Stewart was convicted of lying to government agents, that is obstruction of justice, and no other crime. If she had spoken to her attorney and not spoken to government officials, she could not have been convicted of this crime.

For the past three decades, attorney Mark A. Di Carlo has been providing skilled representation to his clients in Corpus Christi and throughout South Texas. He defends against a broad array of federal criminal charges, including:

• Drug possession and delivery
• Transportation of illegal immigrants
• Checkpoint violations
• Conspiracy
• Computer and internet crimes, including viewing and distribution of pornography and sexual solicitation
• Money laundering
• Theft of federal property, including theft from naval bases
• Forfeiture of property and assets
• Medicaid/Medicare fraud

Mr. Di Carlo can help you in evaluating the strength of your case for a jury trial, negotiating plea bargains and giving you his honest opinion on how to proceed with your case. He is skilled at determining the legality of stops, searches and arrests, and challenging the use of evidence obtained through illegal stops, searches and arrests.

Mr. Di Carlo has appealed federal criminal convictions to the United States Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit and has several published federal court decisions. His first published decision was about 29 years ago.

Mark Di Carlo has years of experience representing people whose car, truck, property or money has been seized by the federal government. These asset forfeiture cases often arise from the arrest for drug charges, conspiracy charges and other federal offenses. The good news is that it may be possible to get your property back; however, you must act quickly because there is a limited amount of time during which the asset forfeiture can be challenged. Generally, the prosecutor has 30 days from the date of the seizure to file a lawsuit to seize the car, or money property, and you have a minimum of 21 days to answer the lawsuit.

For a free initial consultation, call Mark Di Carlo toll free at 361-888-6968 or contact the firm online. Your attorney will return all messages promptly.

Sex crimes are particularly serious offenses. The consequences of a conviction include prison sentences, a lifetime listing on the sex offender registry, restrictions on where you can live and so on. If you have been charged with sexual assault or domestic assault, assistance from an experienced lawyer is vital.

Mark A. Di Carlo has been assisting clients throughout South Texas with their legal issues since 1985.

As your attorney, he will discuss the evidence the prosecutor has against you, share the evidence with you, discuss your chances of winning at trial and discuss plea bargains with the prosecutor on your behalf. Mr. Di Carlo provides clients with a high level of personal service, and he will provide you with honest, factual, informed advice about pending sex crime charges.

In federal court, it is not uncommon to see sentences from 15 to 30 years in prison for crimes involving solicitation of minors, etc.

Being charged with a sex crime means that your entire future is at risk. Contact Mark Di Carlo today by email or phone at 800-584-5798 for a free initial case evaluation.

Mark Di Carlo fights for his clients in a variety of assault and sexual assault cases, including:

• Aggravated sexual assault
• Aggravated sexual assault of a minor
• Assault by threat
• Assault with a deadly weapon
• Possession of child pornography

For a free initial consultation regarding your sex crime charges, call Mark Di Carlo toll free at 361-888-6968. Or contact the firm online. All messages will be returned promptly.

A simple misdemeanor shoplifting case is legally considered to be a crime of “moral turpitude.” As a crime of moral turpitude, a conviction can have a serious impact on your future.

Since 1985, Mark A. Di Carlo has represented clients in Corpus Christi and surrounding areas who are facing theft, robbery and shoplifting charges.

He will thoroughly examine police reports, video surveillance tapes and other evidence the prosecutor has against you to establish a defense and to help you evaluate your chances of winning at trial.

As your attorney, Mr. Di Carlo will explain to you that the case has to be looked at from the perspective of the average person who hears the evidence and serves on a jury. Many people are misled about their constitutional rights. Mark Di Carlo will tell you whether you can expect a fair trial in a given court and other related facts from a practical perspective so you can make an intelligent choice on how to proceed with your case.

A criminal record may hold you back in life, so contact Mark Di Carlo today online or at 800-584-5798 for a free initial case evaluation.

Mark Di Carlo is an experienced trial lawyer and negotiator who is prepared to assist you with the simplest or most complex theft charges, including those involving:

• Theft
• Robbery
• Shoplifting
• Burglary of a habitation or building

Theft crimes may result in jail or prison time, fines and/or probation. The possible sentence you face depends on factors such as your criminal record, the value of the items that were allegedly stolen, whether a weapon was used and whether the prosecutor has a strong case against you.

For a free initial consultation regarding criminal charges of theft, robbery or shoplifting, please complete and submit the online form or call Mark Di Carlo toll free at 361-888-6968. All messages are returned promptly. Se habla español.

Federal law enforcement officials aggressively pursue arrests at the U.S.-Mexico border involving illegal immigration. Anyone who has passed through the Falfurrias or Sarita border checkpoints is aware that your vehicle is stopped by border patrol agents, there are dogs that smell your vehicle, and you are asked if you are a U.S. citizen.

If you have been accused of a federal crime in South Texas such as trafficking illegal aliens, you need an experienced criminal defense lawyer such as attorney Mark A. Di Carlo.

Under United States laws, it is illegal to help a non-U.S. citizen gain entry into the country without proper documentation. The law also prohibits concealing, harboring and transporting illegal aliens within the United States.

The consequence for trafficking crimes is increased with the number of illegal aliens alleged to have been transported, under the federal sentencing guidelines. The federal sentencing guidelines are the guidelines the United States District Court judges usually use to determine a federal sentence.

Penalties are also enhanced under the federal sentencing guidelines when aliens are transported under conditions that could cause harm to the illegals as a result of the illegal transport. For instance, if the government claims that the illegals were transported in a closed trailer, without adequate ventilation, the potential sentence may be harsher pursuant to the federal sentencing guidelines.

It is up to your attorney to object to the higher sentence by asserting that it is not applicable in your case or that the government is misinterpreting the guidelines.

Under United States laws, it is illegal to help a non-U.S. citizen gain entry into the country without proper documentation. The law also prohibits concealing, harboring and transporting illegal aliens within the United States.

The consequence for trafficking crimes is increased with the number of illegal aliens alleged to have been transported, under the federal sentencing guidelines. The federal sentencing guidelines are the guidelines the United States District Court judges usually use to determine a federal sentence.

Penalties are also enhanced under the federal sentencing guidelines when aliens are transported under conditions that could cause harm to the illegals as a result of the illegal transport. For instance, if the government claims that the illegals were transported in a closed trailer, without adequate ventilation, the potential sentence may be harsher pursuant to the federal sentencing guidelines.

It is up to your attorney to object to the higher sentence by asserting that it is not applicable in your case or that the government is misinterpreting the guidelines.

Attorney Mark A. Di Carlo may be able to help your case by filing a motion to suppress the evidence before trial, preparing a diligent defense at trial and attempting to secure the lightest possible sentence for you, if you plead guilty or are found guilty at trial.

A light sentence in your case may be achieved by filing extensive objections to the presentence report prepared by the government, arguing that the presentence report has misapplied the sentencing guidelines or has misapplied the guidelines to your case. It will then be up to the U.S. district judge to decide the merits of the objections and your sentence.

If you have been accused of trafficking illegal aliens, Mark Di Carlo is here to provide you with the best defense possible. Contact the Corpus Christi office today online or by telephone at 361-888-6968 to arrange a free initial consultation to discuss your case in a confidential setting.

White collar criminal charges are often complex, and usually involve embezzlement or fraud.

Mark A. Di Carlo has been providing legal representation to clients in federal court since 1986 and state court since 1985. If you are facing white collar criminal charges, you can rely on Mark Di Carlo to be a strong advocate to defend you from pending charges, to advise you as to the evidence the state or federal government has against you, to defend you at trial and to protect your right to due process of law.

Contact Mark Di Carlo today by email or phone at 800-584-5798 for a free initial case evaluation.

The sooner you hire experienced legal counsel, the more time he or she will have to examine the evidence against you, conduct any necessary investigations and adequately prepare your case before trial. For legal representation you can trust in white collar crime cases, contact the Corpus Christi law firm of Mark A. Di Carlo, PLLC, today.

Mark Di Carlo has experience in the following areas involving white collar criminal allegations:

• RICO violations (Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act)
• Extortion
• Racketeering
• Embezzlement
• Conspiracy
• Fraud, including insurance fraud and SEC fraud
• Forgery of federal checks
• Medicaid/Medicare fraud

As your attorney, Mark Di Carlo will provide you the evidence that the prosecutor has against you. The evidence may include police reports, witnesses’ statements, forensic evidence, handwriting analysis, etc. He will explain to you that the case has to be looked at from the perspective of the average person who hears the evidence and serves on a jury. Many persons are misled about their “constitutional rights.” Mark Di Carlo will practically tell you, whether or not you can expect a fair trial in a given court, and other related facts from a practical perspective so you can make an intelligent choice on how to proceed with your case.

It is in your best interest not to speak to any federal investigators about the charges against you without consulting with an attorney. One of the common charges arising from talking to the FBI or federal officials is obstruction of justice for allegedly lying or misleading these officials.

Talking to these officials can therefore result in additional new charges, even if the case they were originally inquiring about is never prosecuted. For example, Martha Stewart was not prosecuted for the crime she was being investigated for; she was prosecuted and convicted and sentenced to prison for lying to government officials.

For a free initial consultation with an experienced Corpus Christi white collar crime defense lawyer, call Mark Di Carlo toll free at 361-888-6968. To send an email, please complete and submit the online form on this website. All messages are returned promptly.

Charges for possession or delivery of marijuana, cocaine, crystal meth, synthetic marijuana or other controlled substances are serious offenses with harsh penalties. It is in your best interests to hire an experienced criminal defense lawyer to fight for your rights and work to minimize consequences.

Since 1985, Mark A. Di Carlo has been representing clients in a variety of legal matters throughout Corpus Christi and South Texas. As your attorney, he will provide honest, factual and informed advice about pending charges. Through skilled negotiation and litigation, he will make every effort to defend your rights and achieve the best outcome possible.

If you have been charged with drug-related offenses, then your entire future is in jeopardy. Contact Mark Di Carlo today by email or phone at 800-584-5798 for a free initial case evaluation.

As an experienced Corpus Christi attorney, Mark Di Carlo can defend you against a variety of state and federal charges, including:

• Possession of drugs
• Delivery of a controlled substance
• Federal racketeering under the RICO Act
• Drug conspiracy crimes under the RICO Act

Defenses to drug crimes often involve illegal stops and illegal searches. A “motion to suppress” the stop of a vehicle and/or the police officer’s right to search your vehicle is often your strongest defense. Mark A. Di Carlo will advise you as to the legality of the police officer stopping or searching your vehicle and the viability of this defense.

Mark A. Di Carlo is a negotiator and skilled trial attorney who will provide dedicated and diligent attention to your case. He is prepared to assist with a wide range of legal matters related to:

• Probation or parole hearings
• Plea bargains
• Jury or bench trials
• Jail release
• Bonds
• Bond reduction

For a free initial consultation regarding your drug charges, call Mark A. Di Carlo toll free at 361-888-6968. To send an email, please complete and submit the online form on this website. All messages are returned promptly.

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Prescription drugs are highly regulated under state law and law enforcement officials devote significant resources to investigate and prosecute crimes involving these controlled substances. If you or a loved one has been charged with a prescription drug crime in Texas, it is important to consult with an experienced criminal defense lawyer as soon as possible.

Mark A. Di Carlo has extensive experience defending clients against charges such as possession and distribution of prescription drugs and prescription drug fraud. With over 30 years of experience, Mr. Di Carlo knows how to effectively fight prescription drug charges in Texas.

Prescription drug crimes carry harsh criminal penalties. To limit the consequences you face, it is important to start building an effective defense strategy as soon as possible. Contact Mark Di Carlo today by email or phone at 800-584-5798 for a free initial case evaluation

Mr. Di Carlo provides tough defense representation against all types of prescription drug crimes, including:

Unauthorized possession of prescription drugs such as Xanax, Percocet, Adderall, oxycodone, Vicodin and hydrocodone
Unauthorized sale or distribution of prescription drugs
Prescription fraud and forgery
Internet sale of prescription drugs
He is prepared to represent anyone facing prescription drug crime charges, including doctors, pharmacists, nurses and other medical professionals. Mark has also represented clients facing possible loss of their professional licenses for conviction in such cases in Austin, Texas.

If you have been charged with a prescription drug crime in Corpus Christi or anywhere in South Texas, defense lawyer Mark A. Di Carlo is here to protect your rights. Contact the office online or by telephone at 361-888-6968 to arrange a free initial consultation with our experienced and skillful attorney.