{"id":17,"date":"2020-09-19T17:04:24","date_gmt":"2020-09-19T17:04:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tll.refugedev.com\/?page_id=17"},"modified":"2020-09-19T23:44:24","modified_gmt":"2020-09-19T23:44:24","slug":"felonies","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/theladylaw.com\/felonies\/","title":{"rendered":"Felonies"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2>\n\t\tHOUSTON FELONY CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY\n\t<\/h2>\n<h3>\n\t\tFELONIES ARE SERIOUS CHARGES WHICH CARRY SERIOUS CONSEQUENCES IN HARRIS COUNTY\n\t<\/h3>\n\t<p>Felony crimes are serious criminal offenses that bring stiff consequences in the state of Texas. Punishments may include imprisonment, fines, life without parole, and the death penalty. If you or a loved one has been charged with a felony, it is critical that you understand the gravity of this offense and what it means for you going forward. The criminal defense team at The Lady Law fights for the rights of those accused of felony crimes, successfully advocating on their behalf and protecting their rights under the law. Harris County criminal lawyer Alisa A. Woodward has the knowledge and savvy you need when facing life-changing criminal charges. Don\u2019t risk your freedom and your future, contact an attorney with firsthand knowledge of how the criminal process works.<\/p>\n<h4>Felonies are serious offenses<\/h4>\n<p>Felonies are crimes that often involve inflicting serious harm to others or threatening physical harm to another. White collar crimes are also considered felonies, as are fraud schemes. In some cases, misdemeanors can be classified as felonies for second time offenders. The state of Texas classifies felony crimes into categories: capital felony, first degree felony, second degree felony, third degree felony, and state jail felony.<\/p>\n<h4>Capital Felonies<\/h4>\n<p>Capital felonies are the most serious felony offenses and they bring the harshest punishment &#8212; death or life without parole. If a juvenile commits a capital felony, the prosecutor may choose not to seek the death penalty. In this scenario, the capital felony is then punishable by life imprisonment.<\/p>\n<h4>First Degree Felonies<\/h4>\n<p>In terms of the level of seriousness of a felony crime, first degree felonies follow capital felonies. In Texas, a sexual assault that is committed against a child is considered a first degree felony. Punishments for a first degree felony may include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>life imprisonment<\/li>\n<li>5 \u2013 99 years\u2019 imprisonment<\/li>\n<li>Monetary fine of up to $10,000<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Second Degree Felonies<\/h4>\n<p>Less serious than first degree felonies, second degree felonies may bring the following penalties:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Imprisonment for a period of 2 to twenty years<\/li>\n<li>5 \u2013 99 years\u2019 imprisonment<\/li>\n<li>Monetary fine of up to $10,000<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In the Lone Star state, it is considered a second degree felony to inflict serious injury to a family member.<\/p>\n<h4>Third Degree Felonies<\/h4>\n<p>Third degree felonies include possession of marijuana in an amount of five to 50 pounds. In Texas, third degree felonies bring punishments of:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Imprisonment for a period of 2 to ten years<\/li>\n<li>Monetary fine of up to $10,000<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>State Jail Felonies<\/h4>\n<p>Felonies that have not been designated as a particular kind of felony or do not have a specific sentence assigned are considered state jail felonies. Penalties for state jail felonies in Texas include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Jail time of 180 days to two years<\/li>\n<li>Monetary fine of up to $10,000<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>\n\t\tEXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE AND A UNIQUE PERSPECTIVE ON YOUR SIDE\n\t<\/h3>\n\t<p>Eleven years spent working in the Harris County Sheriff\u2019s Department brings valuable insight into the strategies used by law enforcement to build a case against you. At The Lady Law, our skilled Harris County criminal lawyer uses that knowledge and unique perspective to your advantage, building an aggressive defense and successfully fighting the charges. If you are facing a felony charge in the state of Texas, do not leave the outcome to chance. Use every advantage you can; your future depends on it. Contact a member of The Lady Law team at <a href=\"tel:7132231600\">713-223-1600<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/theladylaw.com\/contact\/\">online<\/a> to schedule a confidential consultation to discuss your case.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>HOUSTON FELONY CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY FELONIES ARE SERIOUS CHARGES WHICH CARRY SERIOUS CONSEQUENCES IN HARRIS COUNTY Felony crimes are serious criminal offenses that bring stiff consequences in the state of Texas. Punishments may include imprisonment, fines, life without parole, and the death penalty. 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