Dallas Misdemeanor Lawyers

Aggressive, Personalized Misdemeanor Defense in Dallas Since 2015

A misdemeanor charge can feel minor compared to a felony, but don’t be misled. Even a Class C conviction creates a permanent criminal record that shows up on background checks, and Class A charges carry up to a year in county jail. How these cases end can depend heavily on how early and how aggressively they’re defended. At Farmer Law Group, we’ve been defending clients facing misdemeanor charges in Dallas, Kaufman, and Rockwall counties since 2015. Our bilingual team serves both English and Spanish-speaking clients, and you have 24/7 access to your attorney from day one.

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Texas Misdemeanor Classifications: Class A, B, & C

Under the Texas Penal Code, misdemeanors fall into three classes. The class determines the maximum penalties you face and shapes which defense strategies may be available.

Class A Misdemeanors

Class A misdemeanors are the most serious tier. These offenses carry penalties of up to one year in county jail and fines up to $4,000. Examples include driving with a blood-alcohol content of 0.15% or higher, assault causing bodily injury, and possession of small amounts of certain controlled substances.

Class B Misdemeanors

Class B misdemeanors can result in up to 180 days in county jail and fines up to $2,000. Charges in this category include a first-offense DWI, theft of property valued between $100 and $750, and possession of up to two ounces of marijuana.

Class C Misdemeanors

Class C misdemeanors carry fines up to $500 and no jail time. Common examples include minor traffic violations, public intoxication, and theft of property valued under $100. Don’t mistake the lighter penalty for low stakes: a Class C conviction still creates a criminal record that follows you.

Common Misdemeanor Charges We Defend in Dallas

Dallas County misdemeanor cases are heard at the Frank Crowley Courts Building, and the prosecutors there know the system well. So do we. We defend clients against a range of misdemeanor charges, including:

• Assault (Class A or B)
• First-Offense DWI
• Drug Possession
• Theft
• Public Intoxication
• Disorderly Conduct
• Criminal Trespass
• Reckless Driving
• Violation of a Protective Order

Every charge involves different facts, different evidence, and different exposure under Texas law. We don’t apply a generic playbook. Each case gets a strategy built around the specific circumstances.

Legal Strategies for Misdemeanor Defense

A solid defense depends on what the evidence actually shows and how law enforcement handled the investigation. Fourth Amendment violations, including unlawful searches, improper traffic stops, and failure to properly advise a suspect of their rights, may lead to suppression of evidence or dismissal of charges.

When the facts don’t support a full dismissal, we pursue plea negotiations and charge reductions. In many cases, deferred adjudication is an option. It’s a form of probation where no finding of guilt is entered, and successfully completing the program can preserve record-clearing options that a straight conviction closes off. Building a defense in any of these directions requires deep familiarity with the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, the Penal Code, and the local courts. That’s what we bring to every case. Our legal counsel is ready to help.