The Matlock Law Firm, P.C.
Fort Worth Criminal Defense Attorney/ Tarrant County Criminal Defense Lawyer/ Texas Juvenile Attorney/ Tarrant County DWI Lawyer/ Fort Worth Drug Possession Attorney/ Federal Criminal Defense Lawyer/ Texas Appeals
Texas Criminal Defense
Being charged with a criminal offense in Texas state courts can be a nerve-racking experience. Whether it be a simple misdemeanor or a more serious felony offense, attorney M. Shawn Matlock has the skills and experience to ensure the most aggressive representation with the best possible result.
Crimes in Texas are classified as either Misdemeanors or Felonies. The critical distinction is the type of possible incarceration associated with each. Misdemeanors are punishable by incarceration in the local county jail, whereas felony offenses have the potential for incarceration within either the Texas State Jail Facility or the Texas Department of Corrections.
Common misdemeanor offenses include Possession of Marijuana, Domestic Violence Assault, and Driving While Intoxicated. In fact, DWI cases are possible the most prosecuted crime in Texas. The range of punishment for misdemeanor offenses is anywhere between zero and 180 days in county jail with up to a $2000 fine for Class B Misdemeanors, and up to one year in county jail with up to a $4000 fine for Class A Misdemeanors.
Felony offenses are classified as either a State Jail Felony, a Third Degree, Second Degree, First Degree or Capital Offense. These all have corresponding ranges of punishment from as little as six months in a State Jail Facility to the death penalty for a Capital Murder conviction.
However, despite the ominous range of punishments for criminal offenses in Texas, a good criminal defense attorney should be able to either work out the best possible resolution to a case, or be prepared to zealously defend the case before a jury.
At the Matlock Law Firm, attorney M. Shawn Matlock prepares for success from day one. Every client of the firm is defended from the first day the firm is retained. We begin every case with the expectation the case will ultimately go to trial. This ensures the most thorough preparation possible is completed.
Every case is different. For example, even though DWI cases are perhaps the most prosecuted cases in Texas, no two DWI cases are alike. Additionally, no two clients are alike. Consequently, what might be considered a win for one client is a loss for another. We know that, and that is why there is no one-size-fits-all defense at the Matlock Law Firm. Every case is analyzed and prepared individually. This individual approach is what sets the Matlock Law Firm apart.
If you are charged with a criminal offense in Texas State Courts, aggressive representation is needed to ensure the best possible result. Contact Fort Worth Criminal Defense Attorney M. Shawn Matlock of the Matlock Law Firm.
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