Defending Against Misdemeanor Charges
Even a class C misdemeanor conviction can leave you with a criminal record. Do not take a misdemeanor charge lightly. At the San Antonio law firm of the Law Offices of Brown & Norton, our attorneys defend clients against any misdemeanor charge, fighting to have the charges dropped or reduced. Contact us.
Class C misdemeanors
Texas has three classifications of misdemeanors. Class C, the lowest, including charges such as:
- Simple assault
- Bail jumping
- Criminal trespass
- Disorderly conduct
- Failure to identify
- Gambling
- Public drunkenness
- Bad checks
- Leaving child in vehicle
- Shoplifting or other petty theft
The penalty for conviction of a Class C misdemeanor can be a fine and/or up to 180 days of community service.
Class B misdemeanors
Class B misdemeanors include offenses such as:
- DWI first offense
- Disorderly conduct with a firearm
- Child enticement
- Failure to pay child support
- False reports or fake 911 calls
- Indecent exposure
- Prostitution
- Terroristic threats
- Minor drug possession
- Vandalism
If convicted of a Class B misdemeanor, you may face up to 180 days in jail, a fine of up to $2,000 and/or up to three years of probation.
Class A misdemeanors
Class A misdemeanors include:
- Assault
- Burglary of vehicles or vending machines
- Cruelty to animals
- DWI second offense
- Violating terms of protective orders
- Perjury
- Possession of a firearm in violation of a family violence order
- Public lewdness
- Resisting arrest
- Unlawful restraint
If you are convicted of committing a class A misdemeanor, you face up to one year in the county jail, a fine of up to $2,000 and/or up to three years of probation.
Former prosecutor who defend against misdemeanor charges
Our legal team includes a former prosecutors, Jay Norton. The firm knows when it is appropriate to seek reduced charges or alternative dispositions. They know the kinds of mistakes law enforcement can make. Their experience and knowledge allows our firm to be at the forefront of protecting the rights and the futures of clients facing misdemeanor charges.
If you or a loved one is facing a misdemeanor charge, do not take it lightly. Contact our San Antonio lawyers at (210) 227-5103. We know the consequences and work hard to get you the best possible outcome. Call today.
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