Felony Crimes Defense Lawyers in Midland

Providing Aggressive & Skilled Representation

Have you or a loved one been arrested and charged with a felony offense? If so, you should immediately retain skilled representation to build a defense strategy. Felonies are the most serious charges and require detailed preparation. At The Law Office of Aaron E. Eckman, PLLC, we have represented thousands of cases, including felony offenses, and we are prepared to fight your charges.

Felony Punishments in Texas

If you have been charged with a serious felony crime, you face severe and lasting consequences. Most felony offenses carry heavy criminal penalties in addition to the loss of certain civil liberties. For example, a felony conviction means that you will lose your right to vote and your right to bear arms.

In Texas, felony punishments are broken down into the following categories:

State Jail Felony Punishment

The punishment for a state jail felony ranges from 180 days up to 2 years in state jail. A person charged with a state jail felony will not be charged more than a $10,000 fine.

3rd Degree Felony Punishment

The punishment for a third-degree felony ranges from 2 years up to 10 years in prison with a $10,000 maximum fine.

2nd Degree Felony Punishment

The punishment for a second-degree felony ranges from 2 years up to 20 years in prison with a $10,000 maximum fine.

1st Degree Felony Punishment

The punishment for a first-degree felony ranges from 5 years up to 99 years or life in prison with a $10,000 maximum fine.

Capital Felony Punishment

The punishment for a capital felony ranges from life in prison to the death penalty.

Types of Felony Crimes in Texas

The exact penalties you face will depend on the nature of the offense and which level you are charged with. It is imperative that you get the legal representation you need as soon as possible. We can work toward reducing the charges against you or even getting them dismissed altogether.

Examples of felony crimes we can defend include:

• Murder
• Manslaughter
• Domestic violence/family violence
• Assault with a deadly weapon
• Theft
• Robbery
• White collar crimes
• Drug crimes
• Sex crimes
• Arson
• Identity theft
• Felony DWI

Hire an Experienced Odessa Felony Defense Lawyer

At The Law Office of Aaron E. Eckman, our legal team is committed to helping you achieve the best possible outcome for your case. You can rely on our felony defense attorneys in Midland to provide you with a serious defense and help you in this difficult time.