If you or someone you know has been charged with a class A misdemeanor you need to contact a Houston attorney with experience representing people charged with Class A misdemeanors.
A Class A misdemeanor is a crime that can be punished with up to one year in county jail and a fine of up to $4,000. A person charged with a class A misdemeanor can receive up to two years of community supervision and if necessary a court can extend that supervision to three years. If you have been charged with a Class A misdemeanor it is a serious matter and you need to contact an experienced Houston criminal defense attorney at 713-651-1444. Some common examples of class A misdemeanors are:
1) Possession of two to four ounces of marijuana
2) Burglary of a vehicle
3) Theft over $500 but less than $1500
4) Assault with bodily injury
5) Resisting arrest
6) Unlawfully carrying a weapon
Class A misdemeanors are the most serious types of misdemeanors. You should never represent yourself when you are charged with a Class A misdemeanor. A conviction has the potential to impact the rest of your life. Please call us at 713-651-1444 for a free consultation. Even if you have been accused of a Class A misdemeanor you have not been convicted and the prosecutors must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that you committed the crime. We will go over the facts of the case with you and analyze the evidence in order to build a defense. We pride ourselves in always being available to discuss a case with our clients and making sure that you understand what is going on during every step of the process. Do not just go in to court and accept the first plea offer that is made. Hire an experienced criminal defense lawyer who will defend your rights. If you live in Harris County, Brazoria County, Galveston County, Fort Bend County or Montgomery County please fill out an online contact form and an experienced criminal defense attorney will contact you shortly.