Brazoria County Felony Attorney

Texas Felony Penalties

There are 5 types of felonies in Texas:

• State Jail Felonies - Up to 2 years & a Maximum Fine of $10k; Examples Include DWI w/ a Child Passenger, Check Forging, Theft Between $1.5k & $20k in Value, Animal Cruelty, etc.
• Third Degree Felonies - Up to 10 years & a Maximum Fine of $10k; Examples Include Indecent Exposure to a Child, 3rd DWI Offenses, Tampering w/ Evidence, Possession of a Gun as a Felon, etc.
• Second Degree Felonies - Up to 20 years & a Maximum Fine of $10k; Examples Include Human Trafficking, Arson, Robbery, Bribery, Sexual Assault, Indecent Contact w/ a Child, etc.
• First Degree Felonies - Up to Life in Prison & a Maximum Fine of $10k; Examples Include Aggravated Robbery, Attempted Capital Murder, Aggravated Sexual Assault of a Child, Aggravated Kidnapping, etc.
• Capital Felonies - Life in Prison & Possible Death Penalty; Examples Include Capital Murder, Espionage, Treason, Genocide, etc.

Examples of Felonies in Texas

Felony convictions are the more serious category of crime compared to misdemeanor offenses. A felony conviction often carries a prison sentence in addition to other criminal penalties. If you are convicted of a felony, you will lose certain civil rights, such as: your right to vote, bear arms, and it will remain on your record forever unless it is expunged.

Our firm defends clients who have been accused of:

• Multiple DUI
• Felony DUI
• Domestic violence
• Murder
• Assault and battery
• Child abuse
• Vehicular homicide

Law Office of Tom & Ann Stickler Felony Legal Counsel

Even felonies which are not classified as violent offenses can still lead to time in jail or prison, as well as other life-altering penalties. This is why it is so important to retain the services of an experienced Brazoria County felony defense lawyer.

At the Law Office of Tom & Ann Stickler, we not only have more than 20 years of experience, but we are available 24/7 to take your call. If you have been arrested for a felony crime of any type, you are likely aware of the severity of the consequences you face. In fact, even being accused of a felony can damage your reputation, your career, and your relationships.