Firm Overview
The criminal justice system is a great mystery to those who are not familiar with its inner working. Simply, there is a right way and wrong way to get things accomplished. The family finding itself facing an accusation does not understand how to approach the system. Common sense and justice, thought to be inherent in the system, does not exist. Rather the criminal justice system is more concerned with power, statistics, and numbers.
The Law Firm of Stuckle & Ferguson protects your family from accusations with life altering consequences. We are prepared, experienced, and able to assist you with all aspects of your case. Our expertise is available early during the investigative stage, through negotiations with charging officials, or for an ultimate trial on the merits. We will act quickly to protect your rights and provide vigorous representation in the areas of:
- Defense of False Allegations of Child Sexual Assault - Very few attorneys specialize in fighting false allegations. Child physical and sexual abuse cases must be defended in an entirely different manner than the normal criminal case.
- Defense of Child Protective Services (CPS) cases - Many parents find themselves overwhelmed when contacted by CPS investigators and caseworkers, who are able to manipulate the parents through intimidation, making the innocent parents feel helpless.
- Defense of Accusations of Domestic/Family Violence - Innocent Family members can be Falsely Accused of Domestic Violence. “Zero Tolerance” in making arrests by the police leads to a “No-Drop prosecution. An arrest means the case will be prosecuted.
- General Criminal Defense - The worst mistake an accused person can make is to wait and see if the state takes action. Precious time is being lost.
We are prepared to fight the State to protect your rights. Please contact us anytime to schedule a consultation.
Attorneys
Paul Stuckle
Law Enforcement Background
Paul began his 25 years in the criminal justice system with a degree in law enforcement from St. Edwards University in Austin, Texas. He worked as a police officer in the Patrol Division of the Dallas Police Department, fighting crime on the front lines. Paul responded to calls involving domestic disturbances, assaults, shootings, and learned first hand how situations are not always as clear cut as they may seem. Many times the police tend to arrest based upon the statements of those on only one side to the incident and fail to complete a fair and thorough investigation. This law enforcement experience is extremely valuable to the defense of a criminal case.
Police Legal Advisor
Paul served as the attorney for the Ft. Worth Police Department under the late Chief Thomas Windham. Paul was responsible for all of the legal training for the department and authored a text book on the laws of Arrest, Search, and Seizure. Paul has specialized knowledge of whether the police made a lawful search or arrest and can challenge illegal searches and seizures in court to have the evidence thrown out.
Collin County Trial Attorney
Paul has significant trial experience. This combination of experience gives your attorney the benefit of knowing both how to defend your case and what the other side will attempt to do with the prosecution.
Law Professor
In addition to training police officers, Paul worked as an instructor for Southeastern Paralegal Institute teaching legal students in the areas of criminal law and evidence.
Municipal Court Judge
Aside from having significant trial experience, Paul was also a part time judge. He has been a Municipal Court Judge for over 15 years, including the last 13 years as the Chief Municipal Court Judge for the City of The Colony. In this regard, Paul has heard cases including Traffic violations, Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol, Thefts, Assaults, and Minors in Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Alcohol, and Tobacco. As Judge, he presided over 2,500 cases a year.
Education & Honors
- National Public Defender Advocacy Institute (University of New Mexico School of Law) 1997
- National Criminal College Trial Practice Institute 1998
- Dallas Police Academy. Graduated December, 1983
- Licensed in Texas in November 1983. Doctor of Jurisprudence Texas Tech School of Law, Lubbock, Texas 1983
- St. Edward’s University, Austin, Texas BA in Criminal Justice Graduated Magna Cum Laude, 1980
- Certified Peace Officer: Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education
- Member of Texas and National Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
- Author of Texas Arrest, Search and Seizure (text book for Police Officers)
- Former President: Collin County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
- Annual Texas Municipal Judge Certification from Texas Municipal Courts Training Center (1993 - present)
- Graduate and five time teaching assistant of the Dale Carnegie Course in Effective Speaking and Human Relations
- National Dean’s List; St. Edward’s Dean’s List continuous academic scholarship recipient
- Who’s Who in American Colleges and Universities
- Member of National Child Abuse Defense Resource Center
- Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do (1995) Lucas Martial Arts Institute; Master Darryl LaRoe
Alyse Ferguson
Accomplishments
- 7 years experience law enforcement
- 7 years experience Mental Health/Mental Retardation
- Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology minor Criminal Justice
- Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology
- Law Degree, Texas Wesleyan University
Law Enforcement
Alyse has 7 years experience in the criminal justice field. She has worked as both a police officer and probation officer. Her work in these areas included working as a probation officer for the Collin County SCORE program, Collin County Restitution Center, and Tom Green County CHAPS Program. Her work dealt with all areas of crime including domestic violence, drug offenses, and assaults.
Instructor
Alyse has also worked as an instructor for Texas Drug Offender Education Program, Texas Minor In Possession Program and taught courses in a local Drug and Alcohol Recovery Program.
Mental Health Mental Retardation
In addition to experience in law enforcement Alyse worked in the Mental Health field for 7 years. She began work as a residential supervisor for MHMR and later served as program director for Home and Community Services. During this time she worked suicide intervention, responding to suicide calls and calls for mental health commitments.
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