TEXAS FELONY DEFENSE LAWYERS
CORPUS CHRISTI FELONY DEFENSE ATTORNEYS
FELONIES ARE SERIOUS CRIMES WITH PRISON SENTENCES THAT INCLUDE LIFE TERMS, AND IN RARE CASES, CAPITAL PUNISHMENT.
In Texas, felonies are crimes punishable by terms that must be served in state prison or state jail. Less serious crimes (misdemeanors) are punishable by up to one year in local or county jail.
Felonies in Texas are designated as capital felonies; first, second or third degree felonies; or state jail felonies. (Tex. Penal Code Ann. § 12.04.)
CAPITAL FELONY
In Texas, capital felonies are punishable by death or life without parole. Murder is an example of a capital felony.
We don’t handle capital felonies due to the nature of the work involved, capital felony attorneys often only work on the capital felony case for the whole time that it is being prosecuted and do nothing else but work on that case.
FIRST DEGREE FELONY
A conviction for a first degree felony can result in life imprisonment or five to 99 years’ imprisonment, as well as a fine of up to $10,000. (Tex. Penal Code Ann. § 12.32.)
SECOND DEGREE FELONY
Under Texas law, second degree felonies are punishable by two to 20 years in prison, and a fine of up to $10,000. (Tex. Penal Code Ann. § 12.33.)
THIRD DEGREE FELONY
A third degree felony is punishable by two to ten years’ imprisonment and a fine of up to $10,000. (Tex. Penal Code Ann. § 12.34.)
STATE JAIL FELONY
In Texas, state jail felonies are punishable by 180 days to two years in state jail and a fine of up to $10,000.
If lawmakers identify a crime as a felony but fail to designate it as a particular kind of felony or set a specific sentence, then the felony is a state jail felony.
Enchancement of a Felony
A judge must punish a defendant convicted of a state jail felony to a third degree felony term:
if the defendant used or exhibited a deadly weapon in the commission of the crime, or
the defendant has previously been convicted of a felony.
(Tex. Penal Code Ann. § § 12.04, 12.35.)
Regardless of the charges, our felony attorneys will do all they can to help you.
We specialize in White Collar Criminal Defense
but can handle most felonies and misdemeanors.
Felonies include but are not limited to the following:
Murder
Aggravated assault and/or battery
Manslaughter (unintentional killing of another)
Animal cruelty
Vehicular homicide
Arson
Burglary
Tax evasion
Various forms of fraud
The manufacture, sale, distribution, or possession with intent to distribute of certain types and/or quantities of illegal drugs
In some states, the simple possession (possession without intent to distribute, e.g., for personal use) of certain types of illegal drugs, usually in more than a certain quantity but regardless of quantity for some drugs in some jurisdictions (such as Virginia for cocaine and heroin)
Grand larceny or grand theft, i.e., larceny or theft above a certain statutorily established value or quantity of goods
Vandalism on federal property.
Treason
Kidnapping
Obstruction of justice
Perjury
Check fraud
Copyright infringement
Child pornography
Mail and wire fraud
Violating parole, probation, or recognizance bond
Threatening an official (police officer, judge)
If you’re indicted on charges of a felony, you need a lawyer who has the experience and training to represent you and try for the best possible outcome that is in your favor. Alex R. Hernandez Jr. has the expertise and a thorough knowledge of the Texas Penal Code to represent you in Corpus Christi and throughout the State of Texas. A law firm that can get felony charges dropped or reduced can save you money, valuable years of your life, and also help you retain the right to vote and carry a firearm.
If the value of a theft is $1500 and above, a misdemeanor gets elevated to the level of a felony. In such cases, the only thing that stands between a light sentence and a much stiffer punishment is a lawyer who can prove that the theft or damage was not of such high a value. Texas Law is harsh on repeat offenders, and if you have a misdemeanor against your record, the same offense will be treated as a felony the next time.
The sentence pronounced depends upon the judge’s interpretation of the sentencing guidelines, inputs from the prosecution, and in some cases, suggestions from the jury.
As defense lawyers, we can make a plea bargain so that you face a reduced sentence for a lower-degree felony, and possibly, a misdemeanor. If the matter goes to trial, you have the option of authorizing the jury to make a sentencing recommendation.
During the trial, we have the opportunity to argue for a lenient sentence by presenting extenuating circumstances for the crime.
If probation is an option in your case, we will try hard for it. At every step of the process, we’ll fight for you and also ensure that you understand the consequences of each step.
Call us today for secure and zealous representation.
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Alex R. Hernandez Jr. The Texas Legal Shark - Corpus Christi Texas
