{"id":63,"date":"2023-07-26T00:55:01","date_gmt":"2023-07-26T06:55:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/colepaschalllaw.com\/?page_id=63"},"modified":"2024-01-22T21:50:47","modified_gmt":"2024-01-23T04:50:47","slug":"fort-worth-felony-crimes-attorney","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/colepaschalllaw.com\/fort-worth-felony-crimes-attorney\/","title":{"rendered":"Fort Worth Felony Crimes Attorney"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"830\" src=\"https:\/\/colepaschalllaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Fort-Worth-Criminal-Attorney-Cole-Paschall-Law-Criminal-Defense-Attorney.webp\" alt=\"Fort Worth Felony Crimes Attorney\" class=\"wp-image-1504\" style=\"width:280px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Are you facing felony criminal charges in Fort Worth, Texas? Felonies are the most serious criminal offenses in the state of Texas \u2013 and a conviction can alter the course of your life forever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the state of Texas, a felony conviction can lead to prison time, hefty fines, the loss of professional licensing, and the revocation of your voting rights. In addition, you will have a felony conviction, which can be a barrier to employment and educational opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve been charged with a felony crime or you are aware that you\u2019re under investigation for a felony-level offense, contact an experienced<a href=\"https:\/\/colepaschalllaw.com\/\">\u00a0criminal defense lawyer<\/a>\u00a0immediately. The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/colepaschalllaw.com\/why-hire-cole-paschall-law\/\">Cole Paschall law firm<\/a>\u00a0will provide an effective professional legal defense. Our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/colepaschalllaw.com\/our-attorneys\/\">Fort Worth criminal defense lawyers<\/a>\u00a0have the knowledge and legal acumen to examine your case and provide knowledgeable legal advice.<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/colepaschalllaw.com\/fort-worth-felony-crimes-attorney\/#Felony_Classes_in_Texas\" title=\"Felony Classes in Texas\">Felony Classes in Texas<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/colepaschalllaw.com\/fort-worth-felony-crimes-attorney\/#Other_Penalties_Related_to_Felony_Crimes\" title=\"Other Penalties Related to Felony Crimes\">Other Penalties Related to Felony Crimes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/colepaschalllaw.com\/fort-worth-felony-crimes-attorney\/#Felony_Crimes\" title=\"Felony Crimes\">Felony Crimes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/colepaschalllaw.com\/fort-worth-felony-crimes-attorney\/#Schedule_a_Free_Case_Evaluation_With_an_Experienced_Felonies_Lawyer_Today\" title=\"Schedule a Free Case Evaluation With an Experienced Felonies Lawyer Today\">Schedule a Free Case Evaluation With an Experienced Felonies Lawyer Today<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#f98d1c\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Felony_Classes_in_Texas\"><\/span>Felony Classes in Texas<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are five classifications for&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/statutes.capitol.texas.gov\/Docs\/PE\/htm\/PE.12.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">felony crimes in the state of Texas.<\/a>&nbsp;These include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>State Jail Felony \u2013<\/strong>&nbsp;DWI offenses are often charged as state jail felonies. The penalties can carry 6 \u2013 24 months in jail and up to $10,000 in fines.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Third-Degree Felony \u2013&nbsp;<\/strong>These felonies carry a prison sentence of 2 \u2013 10 years and up to $10,000 in fines.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Second-Degree Felony \u2013<\/strong>&nbsp;The prison sentence for a second-degree felony is from 2 \u2013 20 years and carries a fine of up to $10,000.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>First-Degree Felony \u2013<\/strong>&nbsp;First-degree felonies carry sentences from 5 \u2013 99 years and no more than $10,000 in fines.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Capital Felony \u2013<\/strong>&nbsp;In the state of Texas, a capital felony can carry the possibility of a death sentence or life in prison.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#f98d1c\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_Penalties_Related_to_Felony_Crimes\"><\/span>Other Penalties Related to Felony Crimes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to the above penalties, a felony conviction can result in:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Parole or probation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Loss of professional licensure<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usvotefoundation.org\/voting-rights-restoration\/texas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Loss of voting rights<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <a href=\"https:\/\/guides.sll.texas.gov\/gun-laws\/felony-convictions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">inability to legally own a firearm<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mandatory registry on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dps.texas.gov\/section\/crime-records-service\/texas-sex-offender-registration-program\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">sex offender<\/a> roll (for sex crimes)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#f98d1c\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Felony_Crimes\"><\/span>Felony Crimes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many felonies listed in both the Texas and federal code, but here are some of the main categories that our <a href=\"https:\/\/colepaschalllaw.com\/\">criminal defense<\/a> lawyers handle:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/colepaschalllaw.com\/fort-worth-assault-lawyer\/\">Crimes against persons<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 assault, robbery, murder<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/colepaschalllaw.com\/fort-worth-drug-crimes-attorney\/\">Drug crimes<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 possession, distribution, manufacturing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/colepaschalllaw.com\/fort-wort-sexual-assault-attorney\/\">Sex crimes<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 rape, molestation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/colepaschalllaw.com\/fort-worth-theft-and-burglary-attorney\/\">Property crimes<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 burglary, theft, fraud<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/colepaschalllaw.com\/fort-worth-dwi-lawyer\/\">Traffic felonies<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 vehicular manslaughter, aggravated fleeing and eluding<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#f98d1c\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Schedule_a_Free_Case_Evaluation_With_an_Experienced_Felonies_Lawyer_Today\"><\/span>Schedule a Free Case Evaluation With an Experienced Felonies Lawyer Today<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve been charged with a felony in the Fort Worth area,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/colepaschalllaw.com\/contact\/\">contact the criminal defense lawyers at Cole Paschall Law<\/a>&nbsp;for immediate felony defense.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you facing felony criminal charges in Fort Worth, Texas? 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