Galveston County Criminal Defense Lawyer

Get Aggressive & Experienced Legal Counsel Today

If you are under investigation or arrested for a crime in Galveston, the Gutheinz Law Firm can provide you with aggressive, effective legal representation. We are a team of dedicated advocates who can handle a broad range of misdemeanors and felonies. We are not afraid to challenge evidence, prosecutors, and law enforcement officials in order to protect our clients' rights. From investigation to grand juries, all the way to trial, we bring decades of shared criminal law experience and cutting-edge strategies to each case.

• Our criminal defense services include:
• Drug Crimes
• DWI
• Assault
• Theft Crimes
• Sex Crimes
• Juvenile Crimes
• Expungements

After an arrest, it is always important to learn your rights and your options. Before talking to police officers, contact our team and we can advise you on how to move forward with your charges.

Schedule a free initial consultation by calling (281) 888-0470 today and discuss your case with our Galveston County criminal defense attorney.

Criminal Laws in Texas

In Texas, there are two main forms of crime: misdemeanors and felonies. Although misdemeanors are less serious compared to felonies, getting convicted can still result in a maximum jail sentence of one year.

Here is a breakdown of the misdemeanor classes in TX:

• Class A misdemeanors – A conviction can result in a jail sentence of up to one year and a maximum fine of $4,000
• Class B misdemeanors – A conviction can lead to a jail term of up to 180 days and a maximum fine of $2,000
• Class C misdemeanors – A conviction can result in a maximum fine of $500

By contrast, felonies generally carry state prison sentences, rather than local or county jail terms. Additionally, imprisonment can last more than one year.

The following are the state felony classes:

• Capital felonies – A conviction can lead to a life sentence or the death penalty
• First-degree felonies – A conviction can result in imprisonment for up to 20 years and a fine not exceeding $10,000
• Second-degree felonies – A conviction can lead to imprisonment for up to 20 years and a fine no more than $10,000
• Third-degree felonies – A conviction can result in imprisonment for up to 10 years and a fine not exceeding $10,000
• State jail felonies – A conviction can lead to a state jail term ranging from 180 days to two years and a fine of up to $10,000

Law Enforcement Insiders on Your Side

Our law firm has an attorney who is a former prosecutor and another attorney who is a former special agent. We know the law, the courts, and the local judges and prosecutors. We also understand how crimes are investigated and how prosecutors prepare their cases. This insight has been instrumental to our past successes and in obtaining the best possible outcome for each client. The right experience matters in any criminal case, and we are prepared to use our insights and knowledge to fight for our clients.

We Can Review Your Case at No Cost: (281) 888-0470

Take a moment and find out more about your rights and options after an arrest. A Pearland criminal defense attorney at our law firm can review your case at no cost.

Contact our office at (281) 888-0470.