Federal and State Felony and Misdemeanor Defense
Ira L. Davis ● Attorney at Law ● Experienced ● Effective ● Criminal Defense ● Austin, Texas
Misdemeanors carry punishments of less than one year in prison and serious fines depending on the "class" and type of crime.
Felonies carry potential sentences or more than one year in prison and up to life. A felony conviction carries a fine of up to $10,000 in state prosecutions, and in federal prosecutions, possible into the millions. The worst part of a felony is the jail sentencing.
Seek the counsel of an attorney who is well experienced at the state and federal levels for your criminal defense. Appeals on both state and federal levels. Call 512-472-9154 to reach lawyer Ira Davis.
Drug charges vary based on the type and amount of the drug. Usually, the prosecution considers whether the person charged made, delivered, or possessed the drug; and whether the drug offense was committed in a drug-free zone.
State Felonies include:
- First-degree is the most serious and includes life in prison, $10,000 fine
- Second-degree is two to 20 years, $10,000 fine
- Third-degree is two to 10 years, $10,000 including DWI (third conviction)
- State jail – 180 days to 2 years, $10,000 fine
State Misdemeanors include:
- Class A: Up to one year and $4,000 fine
- Class B: Up to 180 days and $2,000 fine
- Class C: Fine up to $500 but no jail
Avoid Jail
With over 20 years of experience as a criminal defense attorney, I have seen that getting out of jail quickly is of key importance in resolving your criminal matter favorably. People who remain in jail pending trial generally serve longer sentences and are convicted of more serious charges.
Acting Quickly Is Important
Enrolling and completing a drug rehabilitation program before you appear in front of the judge, may go a long way toward convincing a judge that you are changing for the better and it can minimize your punishment.
Exercise Your Rights
Talk to your lawyer before you accept any plea bargains. He will explain clearly what your options are.
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