CASE TYPES
When you are arrested, you need someone that you can trust and rely on in order to ensure that you get the best result possible for your criminal case. Felony cases in Texas are a very serious matter, and they have various consequences.
Felonies can range from State Jail Felonies to Capital Felonies. Capital felonies are punishable by death, or life imprisonment. First Degree Felonies are punishable by life in prison, or 5 to 99 years in prison, along with a fine of up to $10,000.
Second degree felonies are punishable by 2 to 20 years in prison, along with a fine of up to $10,000.
Third degree felonies are punishable by 2 to 10 years in prison, along with a fine of up to $10,000. State jail felonies are punishable by 180 days to 2 years in state jail and a fine of up to $10,000.
If a crime is designated as a felony, but is not designated as a particular kind of felony, or a specific sentence is not set, the felony is a state jail felony.
Felonies hold extreme ramifications if they are not handled delicately. It can be difficult to obtain employment, a residence, and citizenship if there is a felony conviction on your record. This is why it is important to hire an experienced and passionate attorney.
Misdemeanors, though less serious than felonies, still can carry lasting consequences if they are not handled properly. Misdemeanors are classified as Class A, B, or C.
Class A misdemeanors are punishable by up to one year in jail, a maximum fine of $4,000, or both. Class B misdemeanors are punishable by up to 180 days in jail, a maximum fine of $2000, or both.
Class C misdemeanors are punishable by a fine of up to $500. Class C misdemeanors are not punishable by jail time. Again, though misdemeanors are not as serious as felonies, any criminal conviction will have lasting consequences in one’s life.