Harris County Misdemeanor Lawyer
If
you have been charged with a misdemeanor, it is important that you have
an experienced misdemeanor defense attorney to represent you. Our misdemeanor defense lawyers have significant trial experience defending people accused of misdemeanor and felony offenses.
The
criminal defense lawyers at James Sullivan and Associates have more
than 60 years of experience successfully defending people in the Greater
Houston area and throughout the state of Texas against misdemeanor and
felony charges.
Choosing a criminal defense lawyer to defend you may be the most important decision you will make in your case. Whether
you have been charged with a crime or are under investigation by law
enforcement, your rights, your freedom and your future are at risk. It
is critical to have the counsel of an experienced Harris county criminal
defense attorney as early as possible.
To
discuss your case with an experienced Houston Criminal Defense
Attorney, call James Sullivan and Associates for a free confidential
consultation at (281) 546-6428.
Houston Misdemeanor Defense Attorneys – Fighting To Protect Your Rights, Future and Freedom
In Texas, there are three levels of misdemeanors: Class A, Class B and Class C.
- Class A misdemeanors are punishable by up to one year in jail and/or a $4,000 fine.
- Class B misdemeanors are punishable by up to 180 days in jail and a $2,000 fine.
- Class C misdemeanors are punishable by a maximum $500 fine.
Harris
County Criminal Defense Attorneys James Sullivan and Associates have
successfully defended people in state courts on misdemeanor charges,
including:
- Assault and Assault Family Violence
- DWI (Driving While Intoxicated)
- Criminal Mischief
- Criminal Trespass
- Evading Detention or Arrest
- Theft, Shoplifting, Hot Check or Employee Theft
- Possession of Marijuana or a Dangerous Drug
- Public Lewdness, Indecent Exposure or Prostitution
- Burglary of a Vehicle
- Terroristic Threat
- Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon
Misdemeanor Criminal Record
Whether
you are charged as an adult or as a juvenile, a conviction for a
misdemeanor can deny you employment and can impact you for life. Houston
Misdemeanor Defense Attorneys James Sullivan and Associates are
experienced in defending those accused of misdemeanors and felonies.
Because a conviction results in a criminal record, a misdemeanor charge must be taken seriously. Unless the charge is expunged or non-disclosed (sealed), a misdemeanor will show up on a background check. Once you are convicted, it will stay on your record forever.
Being
convicted or accused of a misdemeanor can have devastating
consequences. Hiring an experienced Houston Misdemeanor Defense Attorney
can make the difference between being found guilty or not guilty.
A
misdemeanor case that is dismissed, reduced to a Class C deferred
adjudication or results in a not guilty verdict may be eligible for an expunction. A Class A or Class B misdemeanor case with a successful completion of a deferred adjudication may be eligible for non-disclosure (sealing) of criminal history.
Contact an Experienced Houston Misdemeanor Defense Attorney
James Sullivan and Associates use their extensive trial experience and knowledge of the law to defend their clients. If you are facing a misdemeanor charge and need an experienced Houston Criminal Trial Lawyer, they can help.
James Sullivan & Associates | Houston Texas Criminal Lawyers
James Sullivan graduated from the Trial
Lawyers College founded by Legendary lawyer Gerry Spence. Sullivan has a proven
record of defending people from all walks of life, faiths and countries in courts throughout Texas.
Contact James Sullivan & Associates for a free initial consultation at (281) 546-6428 about your misdemeanor or felony charges in Harris County (Houston) and Fort Bend County (Richmond).
To
discuss your case in confidence with an experienced Houston Criminal
Defense Attorney, call for a confidential free consultation at (281) 546-6428.
Our law firm defends clients charged with crimes in district courts and county criminal courts, including domestic violence (assault of a family member), drug possession or drug delivery, violent crimes, and juvenile delinquency.
