Criminal Law
There are three types of misdemeanors in the state of Texas, as follows:
1. Class A- Punishment could include up to one year in jail and a max fine of $4000.00. Examples of Class A misdemeanors in Texas include a second DUI offense, possession of marijuana, animal cruelty and carrying a weapon unlawfully.
2. Class B- Punishable with up to six months in jail, a fine of no more than $2000.00, or both. Crimes include, first DUI offense, making a terroristic threat, prostitution, vandalism and making a false report to an officer or 911.
3. Class C- Class C misdemeanors include a $500.00 fine maximum, though jail time is not included. Class C misdemeanors generally would include disorderly conduct, auto theft, writing bad checks, petty theft and criminal trespass.
If you are arrested for a misdemeanor crime it is critical that you take charge and treat it the way a serious allegation of crime deserves. The consequences can be dire and follow you into the foreseeable future. It is in your best interest to contact an attorney ASAP. Please contact me and I will be glad to help you navigate through this difficult time.
If you are facing criminal charges and have questions, your questions can be answered. Your circumstances and issues can be remedied. Mr. Pelley is a former special assistant to the Grayson County District Attorney. If you have questions about your rights? If you have questions about the law? If you have been arrested, but not charged? If you have been charged or indicted? Contact Russell A. “Chip” Pelley to discuss your issue immediately. If you do not, you could waive certain rights which could ultimately result in your conviction. Mr. Pelley has either tried or been a part of teams that have tried cases involving DWI's, drug charges, assaults, capital murder, murder, attempted murder, and aggravated assault with deadly weapon.
