Criminal Defense » Misdemeanors

Too often, misdemeanor cases are not taken seriously, either by the person accused or by the attorney representing the person. A conviction for a misdemeanor offense is a scar on your record that will likely follow an individual for life. It may affect employment opportunities, now and in the future, which in turn affects the ability to earn a living. As a result of a conviction, a person may face jail time, fines, a lengthy probation period with associated probation fees, community service, and counseling.

Legal Consequences

There are also many collateral consequences that can arise as a result of an arrest or conviction for a misdemeanor offense, including suspension of a driver’s license, surcharges on a driver’s license, prohibition from serving on a jury, and the inability to possess a firearm. In short, misdemeanor charges should always be taken seriously and defended aggressively.

Examples of Misdemeanor Offenses Under Texas Law

 

Abusive Calls to 9-1-1 Service Assault Boating While Intoxicated Burglary (certain types) Criminal Mischief Deadly Conduct Discharge of Firearm in Certain Municipalities Disorderly Conduct Dog Fighting Driving Under the Influence Driving While Intoxicated Driving While License Invalid Driving While License Suspended Engaging in Organized Crime Evading Arrest or Detention Failure to Identify False Report to Peace Officer Gambling Graffiti Harassment Harboring Runaway Child Indecent Exposure Interference with Emergency Telephone Call Interference with Police Service Animals Interference with Public Duties

Interference with Railroad Property Issuance of a Bad Check Minor Consuming Alcohol Minor in Possession of Alcohol Obscenity Obstructing Highway or other Passageway Perjury Possession of a Dangerous Drug Possession of Marijuana Prohibited Weapons Prostitution Public Intoxication Public Lewdness Reckless Damage or Destruction Resisting Arrest, Search, or Transportation Tampering with Governmental Record Terroristic Threat Theft Theft by Check Theft of Service Unlawful Carrying Weapons Unlawful Restraint Violation of a Protective Order

If charged with a criminal offense, it is in your best interest to have an experienced criminal defense attorney on your side. Contact Edward A. Jendrzey, Attorney at Law for a free, initial consultation.