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Arrested for a misdemeanor? Trust Trey Porter Law to protect your rights and secure the best outcome in your case. TPL has 40+ years combined experience successfully defending misdemeanor charges across Texas. Dismissal is the #1 goal in every case. The award-winning Criminal Defense lawyers at TPL build personalized defense strategies, challenge evidence, and win cases. Results matter. Quality of life matters. Trey Porter Law fights to win.
Our seasoned attorneys have extensive experience in Misdemeanor defense, ensuring you receive top-notch legal advice and representation.
We tailor our approach to fit the specifics of your case, aiming for dismissals or reduced charges whenever possible.
With a reputation for winning tough cases, our trial lawyers work to achieve the best result, in every case, every time.
From the initial consultation to the resolution, we provide continuous support and keep you informed every step of the way.
It starts with a no-obligation consultation. Our experienced Criminal Defense team takes time to understand your situation, answer your questions, and outline potential defense strategies. Our award-winning attorneys have successfully resolved thousands of Texas misdemeanor charges. Learn how our experience can work for you.
Our experienced Criminal Defense lawyers conduct a comprehensive investigation in every case. We meticulously review police reports, body camera footage, forensic evidence, and witness statements. Our team scrutinizes every detail in search of procedural errors, tainted evidence, and constitutional violations.
With a detailed investigation complete, we develop a powerful misdemeanor defense strategy tailored to the facts of your case. Our experienced Texas misdemeanor attorneys are relentless in working to suppress evidence in pursuit of dismissals and reduced charges. The team at Trey Porter Law is with you every step of the way, fighting for your rights.
Dismissal is the best result for a misdemeanor charge in Texas. Getting misdemeanor charges dropped, and then later working to remove and delete them from the record through an expunction is the absolute best you can do in Texas for a misdemeanor charge. This is most often done by asserting your rights, hiring an experienced criminal lawyer, and challenging evidence.
Thousands of dollars, at minimum. Texas misdemeanor fines are capped at $4,000. DWI 2nd is the exception with a maximum fine of $6,000 in certain cases. Court costs, bail bonds, pretrial and probation fees, and attorney fees all add to the total. The cost of the damage a criminal conviction can have cannot be calculated.
Attorney fees vary widely for misdemeanor cases in Texas. Many attorneys bill hourly with no payment plans. Other criminal lawyers work from flat-fee pricing and offer affordable payment plans. The type of misdemeanor can affect the price. For example, an Open Container charge will likely cost less than representation for a Criminal Mischief case because the time to resolve each case is different.
Yes. Everyone charged with a misdemeanor in Texas should hire legal counsel. Attorneys have legal training that provides an outsized advantage when dealing with judges and prosecutors. An experienced, aggressive criminal lawyer can sometimes be the difference in a permanent conviction and a dismissed misdemeanor charge in Texas.
Class C misdemeanors are the lowest level criminal charges in the Texas Penal Code. Disorderly Conduct, Public Intoxication, Underage Drinking, and Assault by Contact are common examples of Class C misdemeanors. Speeding is also a common Class C misdemeanor in Texas. These charges come with serious consequences that can have serious financial, professional, and personal consequences.
No. In Texas, being charged is not the same as being convicted. Everyone is innocent unless they are proven guilty – though society does not treat defendants this way. While a criminal case is pending, the charge will appear on background checks, but a disposition (final result), does not show until the case is closed.
Yes. First-time misdemeanor charges can be dismissed in Texas. A misdemeanor can be dismissed through challenging the evidence, completing a pretrial diversion or intervention program, completing Deferred Adjudication or Deferred Disposition, and winning a trial before a judge or jury.
Hiring an experienced Criminal Defense lawyer is the best way to get rid of a misdemeanor in Texas. An attorney can work to challenge the evidence, and in certain cases negotiate with the prosecutors and judge for an agreed dismissal. Expungement is the only way to permanently remove a misdemeanor in Texas. Read more.
TPL’s award-winning Criminal Defense lawyers are ready to stand up for you in court. It’s important to take action immediately after arrest by asserting and protecting important constitutional rights. Call us today at 512-201-4381 to schedule a free, confidential consultation or submit the form below and our team will promptly reach out to you. We aim for dismissal or reduction in every case. Take control and start building your defense today.
Results matter. Our team fights for misdemeanor dismissals. We have a track record of success in Texas that’s been built one case at a time by challenging evidence, asserting our client’s right, and utilizing deep experience and dynamic advocacy.
Our lawyers have unparalleled experience and a deep understanding of Texas misdemeanor laws. We’ve tried all types of misdemeanor cases, and our experience serves as the foundation for the powerful defense we provide our clients facing misdemeanor charges in Texas.
Prosecutors have to prove misdemeanor cases beyond a reasonable doubt. Our lawyers attack the evidence, working to get specific things excluded. Excluded evidence increases the likelihood of dismissal. Our aggressive approach attacks evidence and wins misdemeanor cases.
We know Texas Criminal law. Our team stays up to date on the latest court decisions, law changes, and courtroom tactics to give our clients every advantage possible. You have to know how to fight in order to win. TPL’s award-winning lawyers stay sharp on strategy and legal knowledge.
Our award-winning, powerful team of Criminal Defense lawyers have earned the respect of judges, prosecutors, and countless clients over the years. Voted by their peers as Best Criminal Defense Lawyers, our advocates have also been recognized by The National Trial Lawyers Association.
Everyone facing a Class A or B misdemeanor in Texas is facing jail time. Texas Misdemeanor penalties are some of the most severe in the nation, and the Government aggressively prosecutes misdemeanor cases to the full extent allowed by Texas law.
Below is important information related to Texas misdemeanor penalties:
A misdemeanor conviction in Texas can result in harsh punishments that impact every facet of your life. Even if this is your first offense and you have no prior criminal record, the consequences you face are extremely serious and can derail future job and life opportunities. Texas misdemeanor charges, from theft to assault, can be dismissed. Trey Porter Law wins misdemeanor dismissals with a powerful, proven strategy.
Texas criminal records are public records. Texas misdemeanor laws prohibit convictions from being removed through expunction. Whether you’re charged with Racing or Reckless Driving, Drug Possession or Unlawful Carry of a Weapon, it’s critical to obtain a misdemeanor dismissal. Misdemeanor charges dismissed through legal challenges can be expunged and those resolved through Deferred Adjudication can be sealed through an Order of Nondisclosure.
Texas misdemeanor charges are serious and should be taken seriously. The maximum fines for misdemeanors in Texas range from $500 for a Class C like Criminal Trespass up to $6,000 DWI 2nd. Misdemeanors come with jail time from a few weeks up to one year incarceration. The most devastating and long-lasting consequence for a misdemeanor conviction in Texas is the damage it can do to a person’s future. Criminal records can negatively impact university and college admissions, and reduce job opportunities by up to 50%.
Trey Porter Law is one of the highest and best-rated law firms in Texas. With more than 40+ years combined experience, our award-winning lawyers have a track-record of success for clients dealing with all types of criminal matters, including every type of Texas misdemeanor. Trust TPL to protect your life and livelihood while you focus on what matters most.
Class A misdemeanors are the most serious in Texas. They have a maximum jail sentence of 1 year and a maximum fine of $4,000. DWI 2nd offense, Assault Bodily Injury – Family Violence, Resisting Arrest, and Unlawful Carry of a Weapon are common Class A misdemeanors in Texas. Read More.
Regularly. Texas judges sentence people to jail as punishment for misdemeanors every day in courtrooms across the Lone Star State. Class B misdemeanors have a jail punishment range up to 6 months. Class A misdemeanors jail punishment range is up to 1 year. Some misdemeanors, like DWI, for example, have specific requirements for jail sentences.
Yes. Deferred Adjudication is available in limited situations for misdemeanors in Texas. Successfully completing Deferred Adjudication results in dismissed charges. Deferred Adjudication requires strict adherence to Texas probation conditions, which often include monthly reporting, drug testing, classes, counseling, and community service. Read more.
Yes. Deferred Disposition is available for all Class C misdemeanors in Texas. Deferred Disposition often comes with court-ordered requirements, but supervised probation is not one of them. The best thing about Deferred Disposition is that you can expunge your charge after your case is dismissed and closed. Read more.
Forever. Misdemeanor charges don’t “fall off” a person’s record after a certain number of years. Even if the misdemeanor charge was dismissed, the record remains. Criminal records are public records. Expungement is the only way to remove a misdemeanor from your record in Texas, and that process does not happen automatically. In limited circumstances, certain misdemeanor charges can be sealed. Read more.
The three categories of misdemeanor in Texas are A, B, and C. Class A misdemeanors convictions come with maximum penalties of a $4,000 fine and 1 year in jail. Class B misdemeanors maximum penalties include a fine of $2,000 and up to 6 months in jail. Class C misdemeanors have a maximum fine of $500. Convictions for any category of misdemeanor in Texas result in a permanent criminal conviction.
Yes. Misdemeanors in Texas can be dismissed for a variety of reasons. There is no legal difference between dropped and dismissed. The best way to get a misdemeanor dropped in Texas is to hire an experienced Criminal Defense lawyer. Dismissed charges remain on the record, and can only be deleted through Expungement.
Yes. All traffic tickets are classified as Class C misdemeanors in Texas. Parking tickets are excluded. It’s important to take tickets seriously. All tickets come with a court date, and missing that court date can result in another criminal charge and an arrest warrant. Tickets should be handled carefully in Texas. Simply paying the fine online or over the phone can result in a permanent criminal conviction.
Trey Porter is one of the highest and best-rated attorneys in Texas. Voted by his peers as a Best Lawyer in Criminal Defense, Mr. Porter is a multi-year recipient of the AVVO People’s Choice Award, and has been recognized by Texas SuperLawyers, Forbes, and the National Trial Lawyers Association.
Arrested for a misdemeanor in Texas? The team at Trey Porter Law brings 40+ years of combined experience, a deep knowledge of Texas criminal law, and a strategic approach to every case – no matter the facts. If you’re facing a misdemeanor first charge in Texas, you could be facing up to 1 year in jail and a permanent criminal conviction. Contact TPL to start defending your liberty today.
Charged with a Class C misdemeanor? It’s not just a ticket. A common misconception is that simply paying the fine “gets you out of it.” Just paying a Class C misdemeanor in Texas almost always results in a permanent criminal conviction that can never be removed. Class C’s misdemeanors can be dismissed in Texas, and once dismissed, expunged. Never settle for a conviction.
Class B misdemeanors in Texas have a maximum penalty range up to 6 months in jail. People are convicted and sentenced to jail for misdemeanor crimes every day in Texas. Even first-time offenders. The team at Trey Porter Law has a powerful, proven process to review and challenge misdemeanor charges with the goal of obtaining a dismissal or reduction in every case.
Class A misdemeanors in Texas come with thousands of dollars in potential fines and up to 365 days in a county jail. Burglary of a Vehicle, Violation of a Protective Order, Deadly Conduct, Interference with an Emergency Call, and Resisting Arrest are some of the most serious crimes in the Texas Penal Code. Trey Porter Law works tirelessly to shield clients from the devastating prospect of going back to jail.
