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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Cases Dismissed Trafficking of a Person and Aggravated Promotion of Prostitution
Our client was accused of running a prostitution ring out of a massage parlor and trafficking an unwilling participant as part of the operation. The alleged victim had never been instructed to perform any sexual favors and accused our client after she felt she was owed extra wages.
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No Charges Filed Sexual Assault Investigation
Our client was a UT student who was accused of sexual assault. He came to our firm extremely scared about his future both with the university and within the criminal justice system. With our firm's help, he was able to show that his accuser was not credible. Smith and Vinson put together a defense that law enforcement recognized as credible evidence of his innocence and not to file charges which changed the course of our client's life.
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Cases Dismissed Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon and Misdemeanor Assault with Bodily Injury
Our client was accused of attacking another man on two separate occasions, once with his hands and once with a knife in our client’s home. Our client had told the man to stay away from his family because the man had made romantic advances toward his wife, but the man persisted.
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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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Charges Dismissed Sexual Assault Investigation
Our client was a Texas State student who had a bright career ahead of him. He was accused of sexual assault by a classmate and an overzealous law enforcement officer proceeded to arrest him without a thorough investigation. Our team was able to fight for our client by putting together a defense that showed that the actions between the two were consensual and that his accuser had ulterior motives. The District Attorney's Office agreed and dismissed the case.