Grayson County
Grayson County Criminal Defense Lawyer
Grayson County sits just north of Collin County along US 75 and covers Sherman, Denison, Van Alstyne, Whitesboro, and the Lake Texoma area. Its courts are smaller than those in the Metroplex, and knowing how things are done locally makes a real difference.
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The courts in Grayson County
- Grayson County Justice Center (200 S. Crockett St, Sherman) - district and county courts
- Municipal courts in Sherman, Denison, and Van Alstyne - Class C offenses
Bond is set at magistration at the Grayson County Jail in Sherman. Bondsmen operate near the jail, and bond amounts tend to follow a local schedule by offense level.
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How Grayson County handles cases
- Cases from Grayson County are prosecuted by the Grayson County Criminal District Attorney's Office in Sherman.
- Grayson County is a smaller, close-knit court system. Judges and prosecutors know the local defense bar, and preparation and credibility carry weight.
- US 75 is one of the most heavily patrolled corridors in North Texas, so DWI and drug possession stops on the highway make up a large share of cases.
- Deferred adjudication and community supervision are commonly used outcomes for eligible first-time offenses.
Practice areas in Grayson County