Texas Criminal Laws & Penalties

Comprehensive guide to Texas criminal laws and penalties. Expert legal information and analysis for defendants, attorneys, and legal professionals.

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Weapons Charges

Texas is an open carry state, but it is still unlawful to carry a firearm without a license under most circumtances.

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Reckless Driving

Texas criminal defense lawyers fight reckless driving and other criminal traffic citations. Don't plead guilty without getting a free case evaluation!

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DWI – Occupational License

Find out how to get a restricted occupational license to drive after a Texas DWI conviction.

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Fraud

Penalties in Texas for fraud, identity theft, credit card fraud and related charges.

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DWI Laws

DWI laws and penalties in Texas. Drunk driving legal defense information.

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DWI – 2nd Offense

DWI - Second and Third offense: Penalties in Texas DWI penalties become even tougher on the second and third offense in Texas, with a brief, but mandatory jail term, a lengthier driver's license suspension and fines and fees reaching nearly $10,000. The police can charge you with drunk driving if an officer stops you while

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Drug Possession – Methamphetamine

Arrested for meth possession in Texas? Call for a free legal consultation on any drug possession charge.

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Harassment Laws

Get top legal help if you are charged with stalking or harassment in Texas.

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Assault

Laws and penalties in Texas court for assault, aggravated assault, and related offenses.

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Drug Possession – Marijuana

Charged with marijuana possession in Texas? Talk to our experienced defense lawyers about how to keep your record clean.

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Criminal Mischief / Arson

Charges, penalties and legal defenses for property damage under Texas law for criminal mischief, graffiti, and vandalism.

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Texas Criminal Laws & Penalties

Differences between penalties for misdemeanors and felonies under Texas law.

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Hit and Run

Leaving the Scene of an Accident, or Hit and Run is a criminal offense in Texas. Get criminal defense legal help for any hit and run charge.

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Burglary

Charged with burglary in Texas? Find out the potential penalties you are facing and get a legal defense consultation today.

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Theft

Texas theft and shoplifting laws & penalties. Our attorneys fight theft and shoplifting charges in Texas criminal courts.

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Drug Delivery

Laws & Penalties for Manufacture and delivery of drugs in Texas. Drug dealing and distribution offenses in Texas courts.

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Texas Sex Offenses

Laws and penalties for Texas sex offenses. Penalties include sex offender registration.

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Suspended License

Texas criminal defense lawyers help save your license, fees, and a criminal record for driving on a suspended license. Free case evaluation for TX traffic charges.

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Failure to Appear / Bail Jumping

Facing a failure to appear in criminal court / bail jumping charge? Free consultation on your outstanding warrant criminal offense from an experienced Texas defense lawyer.

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Robbery

Charged with robbery in Texas? Get legal defense help in a free consultation and learn the facts about the potential penalties you face. We can help.

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Drug Possession

Our Texas drug possession defense lawyers fight drug charges in criminal courts. Don't plead guilty and accept a license suspension and permanent criminal record - or worse.

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Disorderly Conduct

Fight your criminal charge of disorderly conduct in Texas. Free criminal case evaluation.

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