Critical Incident & Duty-Related Investigation
Laredo Lawyers Serving Law Enforcement Officers Throughout South Texas
When a law enforcement officer is involved in a "critical incident," the transition from professional duty to legal jeopardy happens in seconds. These events are not standard administrative matters.
They are high-stakes crises where your actions are scrutinized by your agency, the District Attorney, and the public simultaneously. At Altgelt Law Office, P.C., we serve as the essential bridge between your administrative protections and your criminal defense.
Led by former prosecutor George Altgelt, our firm provides immediate, on-the-scene counsel and long-term strategic advocacy for state, local, and federal agents. We understand that a critical incident creates a "fork in the road": one path leads to a cleared name and a return to duty, while the other can lead to criminal indictment and civil liability.
We aggressively work to keep you on the right path by managing the intense pressure of multi-agency oversight and parallel proceedings.
Get a free initial in-person or virtual consultation with a Laredo critical incident and duty-related investigation attorney. Call (956) 692-1535 or reach us online to book an appointment. Hablamos español.
What Is a Critical Incident?
In the context of law enforcement defense, a critical incident is any event arising from the performance of your duties that results in or has the potential to result in serious injury, death, or significant legal exposure.
These include:
- Officer-involved shootings - Any discharge of a firearm, whether or not it results in injury.
- In-custody deaths - Fatalities occurring during an arrest, transport, or while an individual is in a holding facility.
- Significant use of force - Incidents involving tasers, K-9 deployments, or physical force resulting in hospitalization.
- High-speed pursuits - Vehicle accidents resulting in catastrophic injury or third-party death.
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"He Does What's Right"Mr. Altgelt has always gone out of his way to offer fair advice and counsel. I would trust him as my attorney to work hard and provide the absolute best representation. “Doing what’s right” aren’t just empty words for him.
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