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Criminal offenses in Texas are categorized as a
felony or a misdemeanor. There are five different degrees of felony offenses
and three classes of misdemeanors. A misdemeanor is charged for less serious
offenses. These offenses are punishable by up to one year in jail and
up to $4,000, if the offense requires greater penalties it will most likely
be charged as a felony. Misdemeanor offenses can still remain on your
criminal record, which can have negative repercussions when it comes to
finding employment. If you are facing any type of misdemeanor charges
in Texas, team up with a San Antonio criminal defense lawyer right away.
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Classes and Penalties of Misdemeanor Offenses in Texas
The least serious misdemeanor offense is a Class C misdemeanor. The penalties
for a Class C misdemeanor include a fine of up to $500 and possibly community
service. This type of offense does not involve jail time or the average
probation order. There is the possibility of a special deferred adjudication
type of probation; however, and this may result in no conviction. These
misdemeanors can commonly be expunged upon resolution of the case.
Traffic offenses are generally Class C misdemeanors, other common offenses that fit this
category include:
Class B misdemeanors are more serious offenses and have harsher penalties.
If you have been charged with a Class B misdemeanor, you may be facing
up to 180 days in jail and a fine of up to $2,000. You may also have court
ordered community supervision for up to two years or three years with
an extension. There is a possibility that the defendant can receive probation
rather than jail time and you may be able to have the offense sealed once
you complete your probation. Some examples of Class B misdemeanor offenses include:
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Class A misdemeanors are considered the most serious of all misdemeanors.
This type of misdemeanor offense is punishable by a county jail sentence
of up to one year and a fine of up to $4,000. Class A misdemeanor offenses
may also come with up to two years of community supervision or possibly
three years with an extension. There is a chance that you can receive
a probation order rather than a jail sentence for this type of misdemeanor.
Also, you could have your offense be sealed once you complete probation.
Examples include:
- Second offense DWI
- Unlawful restraint
- Unlawful carrying of a weapon
- Assault with injury
- Vehicle burglary
- Perjury
- Public lewdness
- Bail jumping
These are the offenses if this is the first offense misdemeanor. You cannot
continue to repeat the same misdemeanor and obtain the same penalties
each time. If you commit one of these offenses a second or third time,
the consequences may be elevated and even charged as a felony for the
repeated offense.
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The penalties of these offenses are still harsh and can have life-changing
effects even though they are considered less serious. Fight to maintain
a clean record, free from misdemeanor charges, by seeking experienced
representation from a criminal defense lawyer.
Contact The Law Office of John J. Fox to speak with a lawyer who has nearly 20 years of experience defending
clients in Texas.
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