Aggressive Dallas Felony Lawyers

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DFW Felony Defense Attorneys: Strategic & Skilled

Charged With A Felony in Dallas?

If you have been charged with a felony in Dallas, Texas such as aggravated assault, murder, sexual assault or aggravated robbery, it is critical that you have an experienced defense attorney to represent you. Tim Clancy has significant trial experience representing people charged with felony and federal crimes in Texas, and Tim is also a former felony prosecutor.

We know how to handle all possibilities that might arise during pre-trial hearings, jury trials and sentencing hearings. We have a rapport with the government’s attorneys and know the way they handle their cases. Tim uses his familiarity with local law enforcement to defend clients. If you are facing felony charge, then you want an experienced Texas trial lawyer to defend you.

Case Results: Experience Matters

Choosing the best defense attorney is one of the most important decisions you will make in your case, whether the criminal charges against you are aggravated assault, aggravated robbery, burglary, child abuse, drug possession, drug trafficking, or any other state felony charges. Whether you have been accused of a crime or are simply being investigated, your rights, your freedom and your future are in jeopardy. It is important to have the counsel of an experienced criminal lawyer as early as possible so that we have time to challenge any evidence and formulate a strategic defense.You have many choices when looking for an experienced felony defense attorney in Dallas, but we hope you choose us. Check out our case results to see recent trial outcomes including dismissed cases, not guilty verdicts won, no billed cases, and reduced charges.

What is a Felony?

A felony crime is a classification of crimes based on severity. Penalties, fines, and punishment for a felony are also more serious than a misdemeanor class offense. The root word of felony is felon, which stems from old French, then Old English language meaning serious crime. Felony crimes are usually violent in nature, and can be punishable by a year or more in prison. In Texas, you can be charged with 5 different types of felony charges. Each type of felony varies dramatically in length of jail and/or prison time, possible fines, and penalties.

5 Types of Felony Charges in Texas

• State Jail Felony
• 3rd Degree Felony
• 2nd Degree Felony
• 1st Degree Felony
• Capital Felony

State Jail Felonies in Texas

According to Texas Penal Code, section 12.35 a state jail felony in Texas is punishable by up to 2 years in prison, and not less than 180 days. Fines imposed on someone convicted of a state felony charge in Texas can range from $0 to $10,000. A state jail felony can be enhanced to a more severe felony charge by government prosecutors who seek harsher punishments for repeat felony offenders and charges that include the use of a deadly weapon. Enhancements can include an increase in the severity, jail time, and fines for a 1st degree, 2nd degree, and 3rd degree felonies in certain circumstances. Some examples of state felonies include theft of property worth less than $20,000, DWI, possession of a controlled substance (less than one gram), check forgery, animal cruelty, burglary, evading arrest in a vehicle, and much more.

If you were initially charged with a state jail felony, but your charges were enhanced to a 3rd degree felony or more, we strongly suggest that you call a lawyer who knows how to fight felony enhancement charges right away. We offer free consultations for new clients and answer the phones 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Third Degree Felony

According to Texas statute 12.34 third degree felony conviction in Texas is punishable by up to 10 years in prison, and no less than 2 years. In addition to a prison sentence, a person convicted of a third degree felony can be fined up to $10,000. Examples of third degree felony charges include violating a protective order, 3rd DWI, stalking, intoxication assault, jumping bail for a felony arrest, and many more.

Second Degree Felony

Per Texas statute 12.33, a person convicted of a second degree felony in Texas is subject to:

• a minimum prison sentence of 2 years and maximum of 20 years
• fines of up to $10,000

Examples of a second degree felony include intoxication manslaughter, aggravated assault, robbery, seriously injuring a family member, arson, bribery, robbery, sexual assault, human trafficking, arson, online solicitation of a minor under 14 years of age, bigamy, possession of more than 2 pounds of marijuana, and much more.

First Degree Felony

Texas statute 12.32 states that a person convicted of a first degree felony in Texas is subject to life in prison, or a prison term between 5 and 99 years within the Texas Criminal Justice System. In addition, a conviction for a felony in the first degree is also punishable by a fine not to exceed $10,000. Examples of first degree felony charges include arson of habitation, child trafficking, aggravated robbery, aggravated sexual assault, aggravated kidnapping, sexual assault of a child, and much more.

Capital Felony

Capital felonies are the most severe form of felonious charges. According to Texas statute 12.31 a person convicted of a capital felony in a case where the state seeks seeks the death penalty is subject to life in prison within the Texas Criminal Justice System or death. If the state is not seeking the death penalty in the case, a capital felony conviction is punishable by life in prison if the person is under 18; life in prison without parole if over the age of 18. An example of a capital felony charge is capital murder.

Furthermore, according to Texas legal statutes…

“In a capital felony trial in which the state seeks the death penalty, prospective jurors shall be informed that a sentence of life imprisonment without parole or death is mandatory on conviction of a capital felony. In a capital felony trial in which the state does not seek the death penalty, prospective jurors shall be informed that the state is not seeking the death penalty and that:

Strategically Fighting Felony Charges Like Assault, Burglary, DWI & More for Over 2 Decades

We have extensive experience as felony defense attorneys. We have successfully defended individuals in state and federal courts on felony charges, including the following:

Most Common Types Of Felonies We Defend

• Online solicitation of a minor;
• Child pornography;
• Computer crimes and hacking; and
• Indecency with a child
• Aggravated Assault
• Aggravated Kidnapping
• Aggravated Robbery
• Burglary
• Child Abuse
• DWI Defense
• Intoxication Manslaughter
• Major Drug Crimes, including Drug Possession and Drug Trafficking
• Manslaughter
• Murder
• Sexual Assault
• White Collar Crime, including Theft, Fraud, Credit Card Abuse and Embezzlement

Don’t give up hope. Just because you have been arrested and charged with a felony in Texas does not mean that the police followed proper procedure or that everything was done correctly. We have succeeded in getting charged dismissed and obtaining not-guilty verdicts. Do not give up and enter a guilty plea simply because you have been charged!

Our team of experienced felony defense lawyers will not tire in their pursuit for your justice. We will tell you what to expect in a criminal case and help you and your family make informed decisions. We will use our experience and knowledge to mount a vigorous defense against serious Texas state felony charges or federal felony charges.

Contact an Experienced Dallas Felony Defense Attorney

Tim Clancy uses his familiarity with local law enforcement officers and years of experience in the courtroom to defend clients aggressively. If you are facing aggravated assault or other felony charges and need an experienced Texas trial lawyer, we can help.

For additional information about state or federal felony laws, or to discuss your matter in confidence with an experienced DFW criminal defense lawyer, schedule a confidential consultation by calling us at (214) 550-5771. If you prefer, fill out the contact form in the left margin and we will contact you.

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