San Antonio Misdemeanor Defense Attorneys
Fighting Texas Misdemeanor Charges
Misdemeanor offenses are considered to be less serious crimes than felonies. Despite this, they can still impose life-changing consequences well into the future. Some misdemeanors carry certain restrictions, such as license suspension and restrictions against firearm possession. All are punishable by potential jail time, fines, and probation constraints.
Furthermore, a misdemeanor conviction results in a permanent criminal record which can negatively affect your future. Background checks, which are common in today’s society, can easily turn up your misdemeanor history to a future employer, landlord, educational institution, and more. Because of all these adverse effects of being found guilty of a misdemeanor, you need to fight back with an aggressive defense. At Smith & Vinson Law Firm, that is exactly what we do.
Discuss your misdemeanor charges with our legal team by contacting us at (210) 960-9557. We offer free consultations.
San Antonio Misdemeanor Lawyers
Prosecutors in the State of Texas aggressively pursue misdemeanor cases. Offenses such as DWI, assault, and various types of theft are often prosecuted with as much force as some felony crimes. Because of this, it is critical to have thorough and trusted representation from a law firm that does not give up or brush off your case.
Types of Texas Misdemeanor Crimes
In Texas, misdemeanor offenses are organized into three different classes depending on the severity of the crime. Each class assigns its own set of potential penalties.
Texas recognizes:
- Class A misdemeanors with penalties of up to one year in jail and/or a fine of up to $4,000
- Class B misdemeanors with penalties of up to 180 days in jail and/or a fine of up to $2,000
- Class C misdemeanors punishable by a fine of up to $500
Common misdemeanor offenses include:
- Assault
- Domestic violence assault
- Car burglary
- Criminal mischief
- DWI
- Driving with a suspended license
- Indecent exposure
- Underage drinking
- Marijuana possession
- Public drunkenness
- Reckless driving
- Shoplifting
- Carrying a weapon unlawfully
- Violation of a restraining order
Bring Your Case to Accomplished San Antonio Misdemeanor Lawyers
If you have been arrested or charged with a misdemeanor offense in San Antonio or anywhere in Bexar County, we urge you to get in touch with Smith & Vinson Law Firm. Our effective criminal trial lawyers know how to fight for you as we seek a favorable resolution to your case.
Call us today for legal help at (210) 960-9557.
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Attorney Brad Vinson was informative, professional yet sympathetic with his approach to my case. Mr. Vinson was open to opinion and ensured that all legal avenues were considered and addressed before presenting a course of action.- Michael
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Having no background in law and finding myself in a situation that left me feeling extremely vulnerable, I felt quickly at ease in their care. They were very reasonable with my situation and helped work around my needs by providing me with the most support- Andrew
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They handled my case incredibly well and warned me on the possible negative outcomes, overall completely satisfied me through the whole process.- Elmer Marqueiz
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Very professional, on time and educates you along the whole process. I had a lot to lose and you guys gave it all back to me and finally represented what true Justice is here in America.- Manuel R.
A Proven Track Record
Check Out Our Recent Case Results
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Dismissed Assault Family Violence Domestic Violence
Our client received an arrest warrant for an alleged assault on his brother’s girlfriend. He needed the warrant cleared so that he could be considered for a job he was applying for.
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Case Dismissed/Charges Reduced DWI With Child Passenger - Felony
Our client was accused of being intoxicated while having her 8 year old in the vehicle with her, a third degree felony in Texas. To make matters worse the investigation had been initiated after our client had crashed into two parked cars and the first thing officers noticed were the two previous DWI’s our client had.
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Charges Dismissed Assault Bodily Injury Family Violence
Our client was unfortunately in a bad relationship that was ending but before the end her boyfriend decided he was going to secure some property that didn’t belong to him. This led to an argument and for Police to ultimately be called. Our client didn’t want anyone to end up in jail so she downplayed the pushing that had been going on only to realize that the boyfriend had saved his own skin.
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Dismissed Intoxication Assault
Our client had allegedly been drinking with friends after work. He woke up in the hospital after an accident that severely injured another person. We fought for our client in our negotiations with the prosecutor on his felony Intoxicated Assault charge and worked with the injured party’s insurance company on a plan to compensate her for her injuries. The felony was ultimately dismissed and reduced to a misdemeanor DWI charge.
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Dismissed Assault with a Deadly Weapon
Our client, a retired Marine, was out with some friends one night when he got into a fight at a gas station. He allegedly pulled out a knife and left the scene. Moments later, law enforcement pulled him over. He was charged with misdemeanor DWI, felony Assault with a Deadly Weapon, and two counts of felony Terroristic Threat.