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However, we need...](https://tadlaw.com/faqs/can-you-fight-shoplifting-charges/) [![Misdemeanor Conviction Consequences in Texas](https://tadlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/misdemeanor-conviction-consequences-in-texas-768x511.jpg) 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...](https://tadlaw.com/faqs/misdemeanor-conviction-consequences-in-texas/) [![Speedy Trial in a Misdemeanor Case](https://tadlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/speedy-trial-in-a-misdemeanor-case-768x431.jpg) 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...](https://tadlaw.com/faqs/speedy-trial-in-a-misdemeanor-case/) [![Can I Expunge a Misdemeanor in Texas?](https://tadlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/can-i-expunge-a-misdemeanor-in-texas.jpg) 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...](https://tadlaw.com/faqs/can-i-expunge-a-misdemeanor-in-texas/) [![Can My Misdemeanor Record Be Expunged?](https://tadlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/can-my-misdemeanor-record-be-expunged.jpg) 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...](https://tadlaw.com/faqs/can-my-misdemeanor-record-be-expunged/) [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...](https://tadlaw.com/faqs/speedy-trial-for-misdemeanor-offenses/) [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...](https://tadlaw.com/faqs/honest-mistake-vs-misdemeanor-theft/) [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...](https://tadlaw.com/faqs/misdemeanor-statute-of-limitations-in-texas/) [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...](https://tadlaw.com/faqs/is-burning-trash-a-texas-misdemeanor/) [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...](https://tadlaw.com/faqs/misdemeanor-sexual-offenses-what-to-know/) [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...](https://tadlaw.com/faqs/when-can-i-expunge-a-misdemeanor-arrest/) [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...](https://tadlaw.com/faqs/can-a-misdemeanor-affect-firearm-rights/) [![Can Misdemeanor Assault Stick Without ID?](https://tadlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Can-Misdemeanor-Assault-Stick-Without-ID-768x508.jpg) 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,...](https://tadlaw.com/faqs/can-misdemeanor-assault-stick-without-id/) [![Texas Misdemeanor Crimes: What to Know](https://tadlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Texas-Misdemeanor-Crimes-What-to-Know-768x502.jpg) 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,...](https://tadlaw.com/faqs/texas-misdemeanor-crimes-what-to-know/) [![Can a Drug Misdemeanor Lead to Deportation?](https://tadlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Can-a-Drug-Misdemeanor-Lead-to-Deportation-768x512.jpg) 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...](https://tadlaw.com/faqs/can-a-drug-misdemeanor-lead-to-deportation/) --- Source: https://tadlaw.com/faqs/category/misdemeanors/