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Cedar Park Misdemeanor Attorneys

Defending All Types of Misdemeanor Charges in Cedar Park, TX

One of the biggest mistakes a person can make is not taking misdemeanor charges seriously. While misdemeanors are “lesser" criminal charges than felonies, this does NOT mean they can or should be taken lightly. Being convicted of a misdemeanor crime could result in significant fines, probation, and even jail time. What’s more, a conviction means you’ll have a permanent criminal record that anyone with internet access can find. This could impact your future job opportunities, strain your relationships, and irreversibly damage your reputation. 

If you have been arrested for a misdemeanor—such as DWI, shoplifting, or simple assault—you must act quickly. Your future is on the line, and Smith & Vinson Law Firm can help. Our misdemeanor attorneys in Cedar Park defend against all types of charges. We have decades of experience, including experience as former prosecutors, and are known for getting the results our clients need.

Request a free, confidential consultation today; call (512) 359-3743 or contact us online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Our Cedar Park criminal defense lawyers are here to help.

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Misdemeanors in Texas: Understanding Your Charges

In Texas, as in other states, crimes are classified as either misdemeanors or felonies. In general, misdemeanors are considered “less serious” than felonies, but there are varying degrees of misdemeanor charges with penalties that range in severity accordingly.  

Types of misdemeanor charges in Texas include: 

  • Class A Misdemeanors: In Texas, a Class A misdemeanor is the most serious misdemeanor charge. Anything more serious is charged as a felony. Examples of Class A misdemeanors in Texas include domestic violence (first offense and without enhancements), DWI (first offense), shoplifting, and resisting arrest. 
  • Class B Misdemeanors: A Class B misdemeanor is a mid-level misdemeanor offense—more serious than a Class C misdemeanor but not as serious as a Class A misdemeanor. Some examples of Class B misdemeanors in Texas include possessing 2 to 4 ounces of marijuana, public intoxication, and prostitution.
  • Class C Misdemeanors: Class C misdemeanors are the least serious misdemeanor offenses in Texas. However, this does NOT mean they are not serious charges, as a conviction could result in significant penalties. Examples of Class C misdemeanors in Texas include disorderly conduct, petty theft, and criminal trespassing.

Note that these examples merely represent how certain crimes are typically charged. The presence of aggravating factors, such as a prior domestic violence conviction in the past 12 months or a past DWI conviction in the last 10 years, can escalate charges. 

  • Case Dismissed Assault Family Violence w/ Strangulation and Injury to a Child

    Our client and his wife had a contentious relationship with his wife’s ex-husband, and, unfortunately, our client’s middle-school aged stepdaughter was caught in the middle. After getting into trouble at home, the stepdaughter falsely accused our client of strangling her.

  • Charges Rejected Assault Bodily Injury Family Violence
  • Case Dismissed Assault Family Violence

    Our client was charged with Assault Family Violence that resulted from an argument with his girlfriend. Our client had a good job with a baby on the way and desperately wanted his record clear to support his family.

  • Charges Reduced Intoxication Assault Causing Serious Bodily Injury

    Our client was charged with 5 Felony Counts including Intoxication Assault causing Serious Bodily Injury after being involved in a vehicle/pedicab accident that injured 3 people, one with life-threatening injuries. The arresting agency obtained a blood search warrant from our client and he was facing 5 felony counts.

  • Case Dismissed Possession of Controlled Substance

    Our client was pulled over for expired registration. Police smelled marijuana coming from the vehicle and conducted a probable cause search. Police found marijuana and pills containing a controlled substance, and the State charged our client with a felony. Our client was already facing multiple misdemeanor charges in another county.

  • Case Dismissed Possession of Controlled Substance

    Our client picked up a prostitute and was later pulled over for failing to signal. The police let the woman go, but found cocaine in the car on the passenger side and charged our client with possession of a controlled substance.

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Delivering Strategic Defense for Misdemeanor Charges in Cedar Park

Defending against misdemeanor charges requires a strategic and personalized approach. At Smith & Vinson Law Firm, we understand that no two cases are exactly alike, and good people can find themselves in extremely challenging situations. Our Cedar Park misdemeanor defense attorneys will take the time to get to know you and your story. We move quickly when it comes to protecting your rights, including the right to be presumed innocent unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. 

Depending on the circumstances of your case, we may employ any of the following defenses (or others):

  • Innocence 
  • Insufficient evidence 
  • Civil rights violations 
  • Self-defense 
  • Lack of intent 
  • Improper police procedures
  • Entrapment

Our team consists of seasoned trial lawyers and former prosecutors, all of whom bring decades of combined experience to our firm. We are always willing to go to bat for our clients, and we believe our results and reviews prove it.  

Don’t put your future in jeopardy. Call our misdemeanor lawyers in Cedar Park today at (512) 359-3743 for a free consultation.

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