The Felony Trial Division handles serious cases where clients face over a year of incarceration, including drug offenses, family violence, aggravated assault, theft, burglary, sex crimes, and homicides. Experienced trial attorneys and investigators in this division thoroughly review cases, conduct investigations, interview witnesses, negotiate plea agreements, and represent clients in trials. They also manage probation violations and are well-versed in Dallas County’s specialty courts and diversion programs that can lead to case dismissal and expunction for eligible clients. The division provides high-quality, compassionate legal representation to indigent clients, ensuring the fair administration of justice during a critical time in their lives.
In general, the penalty for conviction of a first-degree felony is specified as 5 to 99 years, or life, imprisonment, and a fine of up to $10,000.
In general, a second-degree felony conviction requires a penalty of 2 to 20 years in prison, and a fine of up to $10,000.
In general, a third-Degree felony convictions carry a range up punishment of 2 to 10 years in state prison and a fine of up to $10,000.
In general, state jail felonies are unique in that punishment is in “state jail.” The range of punishment is 180 days to 2 years in state jail and a fine of up to $10,000.
