Misdemeanors

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If you have been accused of a misdemeanor offense in Ellis County,  contact us today for a consultation.

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Types of Misdemeanors

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The Texas Penal Code defines any alleged offense that is punishable by any term in jail of less than a year in jail as a misdemeanor. There are three types of Misdemeanor offenses in Texas.

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Class A – this class of misdemeanor offense has a max penalty of one year in jail and/or a fine not to exceed $4000.

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Class B – this class of misdemeanor offense has a max penalty of 6 months in jail (180 days) and/or a fine not to exceed $2000.

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Class C – this class of misdemeanor offense has the lowest possible punishment in Texas. The max punishment is a fine not exceed $500.

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Common Misdemeanor charges

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Below is a list of common Misdemeanor offenses in Texas. This is not an exhaustive list of all possible misdemeanor offenses in Texas.

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DWI – a first driving while intoxicated is usually a class B misdemeanor unless there is an aggravating factor that can make it a class A or possibly a felony. While a second DWI is a class A misdemeanor unless there is an aggravating factor that can make it a felony.

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Minor in Possession of Alcohol

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Public Intoxication

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Violation of a Protective Order

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Criminal Mischief

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Shoplifting

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Possession of Marijuana (depending on amount)

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Misdemeanor enhancements

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It is important to note that if you have prior convictions for misdemeanors that any future conviction can increase what the minimum punishment is.

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Class A – if someone has a prior Class A misdemeanor or any felony conviction and then gets convicted of another Class A misdemeanor, then there is a requirement that they receive at least 90 days in jail with a maximum sentence of 1 year and/or a fine up to $4000.

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Class B – if someone has a prior Class A or B misdemeanor conviction or any felony conviction and gets convicted of another Class B misdemeanor, than there is a requirement that they receive at least 30 days in jail up to 180 days in jail and/or a fine not to exceed $2000.

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Class C – if someone has any combination of three (3) prior Class C convictions under either §42.01 (disorderly conduct) or §49.02 (public intoxication) of the Texas Penal Code in the last two years and gets another Class C conviction for either disorderly conduct or public intoxication, then they can receive a fine up $2000 and/or a jail sentence up to 180 days.

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If you have been accused of a misdemeanor offense please contact us today at (972) 330-2171 for a consultation.

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Felonies

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If you have been accused of a felony offense in Dallas County, Ellis County, Kaufman County, Tarrant County, Denton County, Collin County, Hill County, Navarro County, or the surrounding area contact us today at (972) 330-2171 for a consultation.

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Types of Felonies

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The Texas Penal Code defines any offense that is punishable by more that year incarceration as a Felony, and certain offenses classified as a State-Jail Felony. There are six types of Felony offenses in Texas.

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Capital Felony – this type of felony offense has a maximum penalty of life in prison or the death penalty

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First Degree Felony – this type of felony offense has a punishment range of 5-99 years in prison and a possible fine of up to $10,000.00

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Second Degree Felony – this type of felony offense has a punishment range of 2-20 years in prison and a possible fine of up to $10,000.00

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Third Degree Felony – this type of felony offense has a punishment range of 2-10 years in prison and a possible fine of up to $10,000.00

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State-Jail Felony – this type of felony offense has a punishment range of 180 days-2years in state jail and a possible fine of up to $10,000.00

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State-Jail Felony committed while using or exhibiting a deadly weapon with certain prior convictions – this type of felony offense has a punishment range of 2-10 years in prison and a possible fine of up to $10,000.00

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It is also important to keep in mind that if there are any prior convictions for a misdemeanor or felony the punishment ranges can be increased depending on the prior convictions.

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Common Felony Offenses

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Below is a list of common Felony offenses in Texas. This is not an exhaustive list of all possible felony charges in Texas.

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DWI 3rd or more

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DWI with children in the car

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Possession of a controlled substance

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Possession of a dab pen

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Murder

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Manslaughter

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If you have been accused of a felony offense please contact us today for a consultation today at (972) 330-2171.

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