Houston Criminal Attorney

If you’ve been arrested for a crime in the state of Texas, you need to understand that Texas is notorious for its harsh criminal penalties. Even if this is your first offense, you could be facing jailtime, fines, loss of your license, and a criminal record. You need an attorney in your corner who will fight for your rights. Houston criminal defense lawyer Alan Cohen provides aggressive criminal defense for his clients. Call him immediately to discuss your case.

Providing cost effective legal services over 30 years for working people on a budget. Call 713-623-4828

Passionate about the Law & People

If you have been charged with a crime in Houston, hire an experienced and affordable criminal defense attorney. I have over 30 years of experience providing cost-effective criminal defense.

I provide each client an honest and straightforward evaluation of their case and am committed to offering my clients quality representation that is reasonably priced.

I personally handle each case. When necessary a private investigator, polygraph examiner and a forensic psychlogist are available to form a team defense.

Practice Areas

• Aggravated Sexual Assault	• Indecency with a Child
• Aggravated Assault	• Injury to a Child
• Assault - Family Member	• Juvenile Offense
• Burglary	• Manslaughter
• Capital Murder	• Murder
• Criminal Mischief	• Parole Violations
• DWLS	• Probation
• Drug Crimes	• Prohibited Weapons
• DWI	• Robbery
• Injury to the Elderly	• Sealing Your Record
• Record Expunction	• Sex Offender Registration
• Forgery	• Sex Offense
	• Theft
	• Weapons and Gun Charge

Levels of Crimes in Texas

It’s important to know what your legal exposure is for any crime. The following are the penalties for various tiers of crimes in the state of Texas:

First-degree felony – the defendant can serve 5-99 years (or life) and pay up to $10,000 in fines.
Second-degree felony – The defendant can serve 2-20 years and pay up to $10,000 in fines.
Third-degree felony – The defendant can serve 2-10 years in prison and pay up to $10,000 in fines.
State jail felony – The defendant can go to jail for 180 days up to 2 years and pay up to $10,000 in fines.
Class-A Misdemeanor – This can result in 1 year in jail and up to a $4,000 fine.
Class-B Misdemeanor – This can result in 180 days in county jail and up to a $2,000 fine.
Class-C Misdemeanor – This is the lowest level of state crime. While there is no jail time,the defendant may receive up to a $500 fine.

If you hire attorney Alan Cohen, he will listen to your version of events. Then he will examine the prosecutorial case against you, including officer statements, witness statements, and all other discovery evidence. Only after he has a full understanding of the charges against you will he begin to construct an ironclad criminal defense. Contact him today to discuss the details around your arrest.

Houston Criminal Attorney

Providing cost effective legal services over 30 years for working people on a budget. Call 713-623-4828

Passionate about the Law & People

Practice Areas

Levels of Crimes in Texas

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