Fort Bend County Felony Defense Attorney

Experienced Defense Against Felony Crimes in The Greater Houston Area 

Factors the government considers when making a sentencing recommendation to a judge or jury include:

• Whether damage created by the offense resulted in serious injury or death;
• Whether the crime targeted children or the elderly;
• Whether the community and court system’s attitude toward the specific crime;
• Whether the alleged offender has prior convictions;
• Whether the alleged offender is currently on parole or probation; and/or
• Whether the alleged offender used a deadly weapon while committing the crime.

An alleged offender may also be held civilly liable to any victims of their crime in a separate lawsuit. For example, an offender could be required to pay a victim for any physical injuries or discomfort that resulted in out-of-pocket medical expenses.

Are you facing a felony charge in Texas? Call The Sims Law Firm, PLLC today at (713) 766-1445 or contact us online to meet with our felony defense lawyer in Fort Bend County! 

First Degree Felony in Texas

A first degree felony is an extremely serious allegation that carries a penalty range from 5 years to life in prison, a fine of no less than $10,000.

To be charged with a first-degree felony, a person must commit:

• aggravated assault of a public servant;
• aggravated kidnapping;
• aggravated robbery;
• aggravated sexual assault;
• attempted murder;
• arson of a residence;
• burglary with intent to commit a felony;
• inducing serious harm to a child, elderly person, or disabled person;
• escaping from police custody (if bodily injury occurs);
• murder;
• solicitation of murder; or
• sex trafficking of a person under the age of 14.

Second Degree Felony in Texas

The penalties for a second degree felony are 2 to 20 years in prison, a possible fine of no more than $10,000, and possible community supervision.

To be charged with a second degree felony, a person must commit:

• aggravated assault;
• arson;
• bigamy;
• bribery;
• evasion of arrest;
• improper relationship between teacher and student;
• indecent contact with a child;
• manslaughter;
• solicitation of a minor under the age of 14;
• possession of 50 to 2,000 pounds of marijuana;
• robbery;
• sexual assault;
• stalking (second offense or more);
• trafficking of a person over the age of 14.

Third Degree Felony in Texas

The penalties for a third degree felony are 2 to 10 years in prison, a possible fine of no more than $10,000, and possible community supervision.

To be charged with a third degree felony, a person must commit:

• aggravated perjury;
• jumping bail to avoid a felony arrest;
• use of a deadly weapon;
• escape from custody resulting in a felony arrest;
• indecent exposure to a minor;
• intoxication-assisted assault;
• possession of a firearm by a convicted felon;
• retaliation;
• stalking;
• DWI (third offense);
• evidence tampering; or
• violation of a protective order (third offense).

What are the Penalties for a State Jail Felony?

The penalties for a state jail felony are between 6 -24 months in a state jail facility and up to a $10,000.00 fine.

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