If you have been arrested or otherwise are under investigation in any criminal matter, you need an attorney on your side that has your best interests in mind. At The Law Office of San Antonio, TX, we have four decades of experience in trying and defending criminal cases. In fact, our firm has been rated as the most effective criminal defense attorney in San Antonio, TX. We represent clients in all criminal defense matters, including:
- DUI
- Drug-related
- Felony
- Misdemeanor
- Domestic Violence
- Assault
- White Collar Crimes
- Sexual Offenses
- State or Federal
Being convicted of a crime will affect the rest of your life. Every crime and every conviction is serious and deserves the attention of an experienced criminal defense attorney. Without one, you will face a record that will haunt you every time you try to apply for a job, an apartment, get credit, or apply for any type of benefits. We are highly effective in defending clients from every walk of life and are ready to go to work for you.
If you want your case dismissed and all charges against you dropped, your best bet is to consult with our firm at the first sign of trouble. While we cannot guarantee your outcome, you should know that no attorney could. We will, however, pool every one of our available resources to defend you in your situation. Every case is unique and complex, and our team is equipped to go to court for you, no matter what your situation entails.
The moment you are arrested, hire Attorney. We promise to always be available to you with negotiable fees and 24/7 access to your attorney during your case.
Felony in Bexar County
A felony charge in Texas carries serious potential penalties. Even if you are convicted of a felony in the lowest degree, you may face a minimum of 180 days in jail.
Felonies are classified by degree:
- State Jail Felony
- 3rd Degree Felony
- 2nd Degree Felony
- 1st Degree Felony
- Capital Felony
Penalties range depending on the seriousness of the felony:
- State Jail felony has a punishment range of 180 days – 2 years in state jail with a fine not to exceed $10,000.
- 3rd Degree felony has a punishment range of 2-10 years in prison with a fine not to exceed $10,000.
- 2nd Degree felony carries 2-20 years in prison with a fine not to exceed $10,000.
- 1st Degree felony carries either life in prison or 5-99 years in prison, with a fine not to exceed $10,000.
- Capital felony such as murder is punishable by life in prison or the death penalty.
A felony conviction remains on your record for the rest of your life. This is the same record that employers check and that is becoming increasingly available to people looking you up on the Internet. This is the kind of conviction that can ruin a potentially bright future.
We fight for justice on behalf of each client. Your case is important to us. As attorneys, we take that responsibility seriously by focusing all efforts on defending you. If the slightest weakness in the prosecution’s case, you may be assured that we will find it.
Misdemeanor in Bexar County
Class A misdemeanors are punishable by a sentence of up to one year in jail, a fine not to exceed $4,000 and up to three years of community supervision. Examples of Class A misdemeanors include:
- Assault with Bodily Injury
- Resisting Arrest
- Car or Truck Burglary
- Violating a Protective Order
Class B misdemeanors carry a potential of up to 180 days in jail, a fine not to exceed $2,000 and up to three years’ community supervision. Examples of Class B misdemeanors include:
- A first DWI
- Possession of Marijuana
- Criminal Trespass
- Prostitution
Class C misdemeanors carry no jail time and a fine up to $500. Examples of Class C misdemeanors include:
- Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
- Public Intoxication
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Even if you believe that you may be guilty of a crime, there are ways a lawyer can work to minimize any penalties. For instance, if a client was caught with cocaine (a state jail felony), our attorneys can look into the extenuating circumstances of a situation and explain them to the judge. Does the client need treatment, not jail? Can the sentence be probated for two years, and during that time can the client get the drug treatment to overcome drug addiction? Is the client guilty but has never been arrested before?