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Denton, Lewisville, Flower Mound and Corinth DWI and Criminal Attorney |
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Misdemeanor offenses are commonly referred to as "minor" offenses.
Despite this generally-accepted thought, the maximum penalties for
a misdemeanor in Texas are hardly minor and can be devastating to a
career. The Texas Legislature has divided misdemeanors into three categories:
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Misdemeanor |
Maximum Punishment |
Examples
of Some Misdemeanors Under
This Class |
C |
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In
most cases a fine up to either $200 to $500 plus costs of court.
Only in rare instances would incarceration accompany a Class C
Misdemeanor |
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Speeding
or Parking tickets, many traffic violations, Public Intoxication,
Failure to Provide Proof of Financial Responsibility (no auto insurance-1st
offense) |
B |
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Usually
up to 180 days in the County Jail and up to a $2,000 fine (some
class B misdemeanors have lesser maximum punishments; e.g. Reckless
driving) |
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DWI
(1st offense), Driving While License Suspended, Evading Arrest,
Possession of Marijuana (less than 2 oz.) |
A |
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Usually
up to 365 days in the County Jail and up to a $4,000 fine |
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DWI
(with one prior conviction)
Resisting Arrest, Assault
Causing Bodily Injury (many family violence cases): Burglary of
a Motor Vehicle; Possession of Marijuana (more than 2 but less
than 4 ounces)
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Make sure your case is handled the way you want. Our office conducts
a complete investigation into the evidence the prosecution has against
you. Were your rights protected??
The above chart is not intended to disseminate legal advice or
include all situations or facts specific
to your case. Certain factors (including,
but not limited to aggravating circumstances
or prior criminal record used for
enhancement) may alter the class
of misdemeanor for which a criminal
defendant is charged. For further
information which applies your facts
to the law contact our
office for a FREE CONSULTATION at
940.483.8000 or metro 972.724.4820.
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Criminal defense attorney Tim Powers graduated cum laude from
Tulane University School of Law in New Orleans. He is a former Assistant
District Attorney and Chief Misdemeanor Prosecutor, Powers was voted
1997 Denton County Prosecutor of the Year.
Tim has experience in over 5,000 DWI, drug, assault/family violence,
divorce and family law cases in North Texas. He recently served as
a Municipal Court Judge in Denton County. He is a member of the College
of the State Bar of Texas, the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyer's Association,
the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the Denton
County Bar Association.
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Tim Powers is an experienced legal analyst and commentator for
various media outlets including the Associated Press and has been
seen in national mediums including: USA Today, Newsday, ABC News
Online, MSNBC.com, The Dallas Morning News, Fort Worth Star Telegram,
and Denton Record-Chronicle, among others.
He frequently appears on FOX 4 News, NBC 5, CBS 11, and WB33. Tim
has extensive radio experience. He is a regular guest on shows across
the nation including America @ Night, The Jeff Katz Show, The Popoff
Report, The Flipside and many more. Locally, he serves as an analyst
for WBAP, KRLD, the Texas State Network, KLIF, News Talk 990, KLLI's
The Russ Martin Show and the Marty Griffin Show.
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the News Room
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Our office is located at:
1500 East McKinney Street
Suite 200
(next to the Denton County Courthouse)
Denton, Texas 76209
940.483.8000
972.724.4820 (Metro)
940.483.8300 (Fax)
Email: Info@TimPowers.com
Click here for directions to our office. 
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