Criminal Defense

Misdemeanor Offenses

Many criminal defense attorneys view misdemeanor offenses as "minor" problems or "lower level" cases, and may spend a minimum amount of time on preparing your defense. This is an unacceptable approach to take when your reputation and future financial well-being are on the line. Every criminal charge MUST be defended as the serious matter that it is. A conviction, or even a record of an arrest, can negatively affect your ability to get a good job, to be admitted to certain educational institutions or be licensed in certain occupations. Additionally, many misdemeanor crimes carry extra penalties like license suspensions and hidden financial charges placed upon citizens by various state agencies if you are convicted.

The Law Office of John J. Fox regularly defends people charged with DWI and other Misdemeanor offenses on a regular basis. We take the same committed approach to these cases as we do to major felony cases..work as hard as possible to achieve the best results for our client. If you are serious about fighting the charge or charges you are facing, contact us today at (210) 225-6354 to set up a free consultation to discuss your particular situation.

Classification of Misdemeanors

Misdemeanor criminal offenses are divided into one of the following three categories in Texas, depending on the seriousness of the offense: Class A, Class B, and Class C misdemeanors. The range of punishment is different for each type of misdemeanor class. With some exceptions, the following potential penalties are mandated:

Class A misdemeanors - Punishable by a fine not to exceed $4,000, confinement in the county jail for a term not to exceed one year, or both such fine and confinement. Persons convicted of a Class A misdemeanor offense may be placed under community supervision. Assault Bodily Injury is one example of a Class A misdemeanor.

Class B misdemeanors - Punishable by a fine not to exceed $2,000, confinement in the county jail for a term not to exceed 180 days, or both such fine and confinement. Persons convicted of a Class B misdemeanor offense may be placed under community supervision. A first offense DWI is one example of a Class B Misdemeanor.

Class C misdemeanors - Punishable by a fine not to exceed $500. As there is no jail sentence possible, regular probation cannot be given in these cases. However, a special deferred adjudication probation is a possibility for many first time offenders. This type of probation results in no conviction once the case is resolved. Speeding is one example of a Class C Misdemeanor.

Some Common Misdemeanor Offenses

Assault (Bodily Injury-Family) 
Assault (Bodily Injury)
Assault (Family Violence)
Assault (Offensive Touching)
Boating While Intoxicated
Burglary of Coin-Op/Coin Collection Machines
Burglary of Vehicle
Possession of Alcohol in Motor Vehicle
Criminal Mischief 
Criminal Trespass 
Deadly Conduct
Discharge of Firearm in Certain Municipalities
Disorderly Conduct
Disturbing a Public Meeting or Procession
Dog Fighting
Driving While License Invalid
Driving While License Suspended
Driving With No License
DWI 1st
DWI 2nd
Evading Arrest or Detention
Fail to Stop & Give Info
Failure to ID
Failure to ID w/ Warrant
Failure to Obey a Fire Marshall's Order
Flying While Intoxicated
Forgery
Gambling
Gambling Promotion
Graffiti
Harassment
Harboring Runaway Child
Hindering Proceedings by Disorderly Conduct
Hoax Bombs
Homosexual Conduct 
Indecent Exposure
Interference with Public Duties
Interference with Railroad Property
Issuance of Bad Check
Manufacture/Possession of a Hoax Bomb
Minor Consuming Alcohol 
Minor in Possession of Alcohol
Minor in Possession of Tobacco
MTA
MTRP
No Insurance
No Registration
Obstructing Highway or Other Passageway
Obstruction or Retaliation
Occupational License
Possession of a Dangerous Drug
Possession of a Prohibited Weapon
Possession of Marijuana (0-2 oz.)
Possession of Marijuana (2-4 oz.) 
Preventing Execution of Civil Process
Prohibited Sexual Conduct 
Prohibited Weapons
Prostitution
Providing Alcohol to a Minor
Public Intoxication
Public Lewdness
Reckless Driving
Resisting Arrest, Search, or Transportation
Silent or Abusive Calls to 911 Service 
Telephonic Harassment
Terroristic Threat
Theft
Theft of Service
Theft of Telecommunications Service
Theft (by Check)
Unlawful Carry of a Weapon
Unlawful Carrying of Handgun by License Holder
Unlawful Use of Criminal Instrument
Violation of Protective Order or Magistrate Order

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Disclaimer : This site is meant to provide useful information to those in need of legal representation and to educate the public on some of the criminal law issues facing Texas citizens. The information of this site is not legal advice. For legal advice, please contact our office.