Experienced Criminal Defense in Tarrant County and Dallas-Fort Worth Area
Tarrant County has 10 county criminal courts that hear misdemeanor criminal matters. Due to the serious consequences of a misdemeanor conviction, you need a criminal defense attorney with experience in the court you have been assigned. The misdemeanor criminal defense lawyers with the Law Office of David Sloane have the experience necessary to represent you in the Tarrant County Criminal Court No. 7.
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The County Criminal Court No. 7 is located on the 8th floor of the Tim Curry Criminal Justice Center at 401 W. Belknap, Fort Worth, Texas. Judge Eric Starnes, pictured above, is the presiding judge at the County Criminal Court No. 7, which handles adult misdemeanor cases that have allegedly occurred in Tarrant County.
To learn more visit the Tarrant County 7th County Court.
What Type of Cases are handled in the Tarrant County Criminal
Court No. 7?
Misdemeanor cases that have allegedly occurred in Tarrant County are handled by one of the 10 criminal district courts, including the County Criminal Court No.7.
In Texas, common types of misdemeanors include:
Assault Causing Bodily Injury: Aggravated assault, which involves causing serious bodily injury or using a deadly weapon during an assault. It can be charged as a misdemeanor or felony depending on the severity.
Theft: Stealing property or assets without the owner's consent, including offenses like grand theft, auto theft, or theft by deception. It can be charged as a misdemeanor or felony depending on the severity.
Drug Offenses: Possession, manufacturing, or distribution of illegal drugs such as cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, or marijuana (in small quantities).
Disorderly Conduct: Behavior that endangers or disrupts the peace of the community.
Trespassing: Entering private property without the owner’s consent. Usually charged as a misdemeanor.
Public Intoxication: Public display of disorderly behavior while under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
- Reckless Driving: Driving with disregard for public safety or property. It can be charged as a misdemeanor or felony depending on the severity.
What is the Punishment Range for Misdemeanors Under Texas Law?
Under Texas Penal Code Section 12.04, misdemeanors are classified according to the relative seriousness of the offense into three categories:
Class C Misdemeanor, punishment includes a fine up to $500.
Class B Misdemeanor, punishment includes a fine up to $2,000 and/or a maximum jail sentence of 180 days.
Class A Misdemeanor, punishment includes a fine up to $4,000 and/or a maximum jail sentence of one year.
How to FIGHT - Contact us for a FREE Consultation with our Tarrant County Criminal Defense Lawyers
If you or a loved one is facing a misdemeanor offense in the Tarrant County Criminal Court No. 7, you need experienced criminal defense representation. A misdemeanor conviction can carry substantial jail time, can stain your criminal record, and can result in numerous collateral consequences. The experienced Tarrant County Criminal Defense Lawyers with The Law Office of David Sloane are here to protect you!
Our Tarrant County Criminal Defense Lawyers have helped thousands of clients fight misdemeanor cases in Texas and throughout the greater Dallas – Fort Worth Area, such as:
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