Felony Defense Lawyer in Dallas
If you are facing felony charges or are under investigation for a serious crime of any kind, you need a legal professional who will defend your rights and liberty inside and outside of the courtroom. The penalties are harsh for felony convictions in Dallas, and you need an attorney who will leave no stone unturned or resource untapped in building an aggressive defense on your behalf.
What is a felony?
All criminal offenses are classified as felonies, misdemeanors or infractions depending on the particular punishments that may be enforced if a defendant is convicted. A felony is the most serious designation as it is punishable by imprisonment in state prison ranging all the way to life imprisonment or the death penalty. Misdemeanors are punishable by a maximum of less than one year in jail and infractions involve no imprisonment. Following are the specific classifications and penalties for felony offenses in Texas:
- Capital felony - death, or life in prison without parole
- First degree felony - 5 to 99 years in prison and/or a fine of up to $10,000
- Second degree felony - 2 to 20 years in prison and/or a fine of up to $10,000
- Third degree felony - 2 to 10 years in prison and/or a fine of up to $10,000
Some examples of crimes that may be charged as felonies include: drug trafficking,
murder/manslaughter,
robbery,
burglary,
aggravated battery,
aggravated assault and forcible
rape.
Dallas Criminal Defense Attorney for Felony Charges
Our state is known for its harsh sentencing of criminal offenders. Do not allow yourself to become another statistic in the state's harsh felony sentencing. Instead, protect your future and your freedom by involving a criminal defense lawyer at our Dallas law offices who will fight tirelessly to protect your rights.
Contact a Dallas Felony Defense Attorney at our firm for a confidential case review.