Attorney Tim Powers, Texas Criminal Defense / Trial Lawyer

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:

Class of Misdemeanor	Maximum Punishment	Examples of Some Misdemeanors Under This Class

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

Speeding or Parking tickets, many traffic violations, Public Intoxication, Failure to Provide Proof of Financial Responsibility (no auto insurance-1st offense)

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)

DWI (1st offense), Driving While License Suspended, Evading Arrest, Possession of Marijuana (less than 2 oz.)

Usually up to 365 days in the County Jail and up to a $4,000 fine

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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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.

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.

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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