Felony Offenses in Texas
Dallas Criminal Defense Lawyers
Are you facing felony charges? If convicted, you could be facing fines of up to $10,000 plus 180 days to life in prison. Time is of the essence in clearing your name and reducing or dismissing your charges. Don't hesitate to contact a Dallas criminal defense attorney from Scott H. Palmer, P.C. for aggressive representation. Our firm employs a former felony prosecutor, as well as a Board Certified Criminal Law Specialist by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization (Scott Palmer). Our team works exhaustively for you, even over nights and weekends, until we obtain a satisfactory result.
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Penalties for Felony Crimes
Any felony charge is a serious matter and could change the direction of your life. Before anything else, call a capable lawyer to handle the damage and advise you on your options.
Take a look at the types of felony charges and their sentences:
- Capital Felony: An example of a capital felony would be murder. Punishments include the death sentence or life imprisonment, without the chance of parole.
- First Degree Felony: In Texas, the sexual assault of a child is a first degree felony. Punishment can include a fine of up to $10,000 as well as a prison sentence of five to 99 years.
- Second Degree Felony: Serious injury to a family member is an example of a second degree felony. Punishment may include two to twenty years in prison, as well as up to a $10,000 fine.
- Third Degree Felony: Possession of five to fifty pounds of marijuana is a third degree felony. Punishment may include two to ten years in prison and fines of up to $10,000.
- State Jail Felony: Certain circumstances must be present for a crime to be a state jail felony. Punishment includes 180 days to two years in state jail and a fine of up to $10,000.
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