FAQs: Misdemeanors

Can You Fight Shoplifting Charges? It’s possible. As we always remind our clients, a criminal charge is not the same thing as a conviction. However, we need...

Misdemeanor Conviction Consequences in Texas Misdemeanor charges need to be taken extremely seriously in Texas. Although misdemeanor charges are not as severe as felony charges, you can...

Speedy Trial in a Misdemeanor Case When you are accused of a crime, you have the right to a trial to confront and challenge the prosecution’s evidence. Both...

Can I Expunge a Misdemeanor in Texas? Many people in Texas face misdemeanor charges and are convicted of the offense. While a misdemeanor offense on your criminal record certainly...

Can My Misdemeanor Record Be Expunged? In addition to potentially resulting in jail time and fines, any type of conviction will go on a person’s criminal record. Having...

Speedy Trial for Misdemeanor Offenses The Constitution guarantees every criminal defendant's right to a “speedy” trial. This right applies to both felony and misdemeanor offenses. But what...

Honest Mistake vs. Misdemeanor Theft In its simplest form, misdemeanor theft involves taking someone else's property without their consent. If you took the property by mistake, you...

Misdemeanor Statute of Limitations in Texas In most criminal cases there is a strict time limit that must be followed by prosecutors. This is known as a “statute...

Is Burning Trash a Texas Misdemeanor? As a general rule, you are not supposed to conduct any sort of “outdoor burning” in Texas. There are limited exceptions. For...

Misdemeanor Sexual Offenses: What to Know There are a variety of misdemeanor offenses in Texas that broadly fall within the category of sexual offenses. We are not talking...

When Can I Expunge a Misdemeanor Arrest? Misdemeanor crimes may not carry the same stigma as felonies. But even the record of a misdemeanor arrest can follow a person...

Can a Misdemeanor Affect Firearm Rights? It is not uncommon for Texas prosecutors to plea a defendant accused of a felony down to a misdemeanor charge. In many...

Can Misdemeanor Assault Stick Without ID? A common element of misdemeanor crimes in Texas is identification. In other words, if prosecutors charge you with a misdemeanor like assault,...

Texas Misdemeanor Crimes: What to Know Although the term ‘misdemeanor’ is frequently used, many within the state of Texas may not be entirely sure what it means. Ultimately,...

Can a Drug Misdemeanor Lead to Deportation? On the surface, you may not think a misdemeanor crime is that serious. For many Texas misdemeanor offenses, the court will only...