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

Get Skilled Defense From Our Felony Defense Lawyer in Brazoria County

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. We're proud to represent clients throughout Pearland and the surrounding areas.