Skip to Content
Sloane Law Firm Sloane Law Firm
Call Us Today! 817-349-7118
Top
Felonies Put Unparalleled Defense In Your Corner

Fort Worth Felony Defense Attorney

Tarrant County Felony Defense Lawyer

A felony conviction can have a devastating impact on your life. You may be facing prison time, steep fines, probation, and other penalties. Additionally, a felony conviction may prohibit you from traveling, obtaining housing, and applying for loans and employment. In addition to the legal penalties, your reputation may be damaged, and you may be ostracized from your community. If you have been accused of a felony, it is critical to retain an experienced criminal defense attorney.

If you have been accused of a felony, let the Sloane Law Firm help you immediately. Our firm is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to answer your questions and address your concerns.

Call (817) 349-7118 or contact us online today to schedule a free consultation.

What is a Felony?

Felonies are more serious than misdemeanors. A felony conviction can result in a prison sentence, rather than a jail term like a misdemeanor conviction.

In Texas, common types of felonies include:

  • Assault: Aggravated assault, which involves causing serious bodily injury or using a deadly weapon during an assault. It can be charged as a felony.
  • Robbery: The act of unlawfully taking another person's property or belongings through force or threat of force, often involving the use of a weapon.
  • Burglary: Illegally entering a building, vehicle, or habitation with the intent to commit a theft, assault, or felony inside.
  • Theft: Stealing property or assets without the owner's consent, including offenses like grand theft, auto theft, or theft by deception.
  • Drug offenses: Possession, manufacturing, or distribution of illegal drugs such as cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, or marijuana (in large quantities).
  • Sex crimes: Including rape, sexual assault, indecency with a child, or possession and distribution of child pornography.
  • Fraud: Engaging in deceptive practices to obtain money, property, or services, such as insurance fraud, identity theft, or embezzlement.
  • White-collar crimes: Non-violent offenses typically involving financial or corporate misconduct, such as money laundering, bribery, insider trading, or tax evasion.

Felonies are the most serious crimes in Texas, and they are classified into five categories:

  • State jail felony: punishable by a state jail sentence between 180 days and two years
  • Third-degree felony: punishable by two to ten years in prison
  • Second-degree felony: punishable by two to 20 years in prison
  • First-degree felony: punishable by five to 99 years or life in prison
  • Capital felony: punishable by death or life without parole

In addition to prison time, felonies may also carry fines of up to $10,000, probation, and other penalties. A felony conviction may also have a lasting impact on your life. You may face difficulties finding housing, loans, and employment due to the stigma of a felony conviction. You may even be unable to travel outside of Texas due to the state's felony restriction laws.

Your Defense Depends on Experience

Because of the serious consequences of a felony conviction, you need an attorney with experience defending felony cases. At the Sloane Law Firm, our Fort Worth felony lawyer has handled hundreds of felony cases. We know the local courts, prosecutors, and law enforcement, and we can use that knowledge to protect your rights and achieve the best possible results.

How We Defend Felony Cases

When you retain the Sloane Law Firm, we will work closely with you to understand your situation and circumstances. We will listen to your side of the story and investigate all the evidence against you. We may be able to use your side of the story to counter the prosecutor's allegations. We may also be able to challenge the evidence against you.

Our firm may be able to challenge the evidence against you in a number of ways. For example, we may be able to use an exclusionary rule to have evidence thrown out if police unlawfully obtained it. We may also be able to challenge the chain of custody to show that evidence may have been tampered with or planted. If the evidence against you is a confession, we may be able to use a Miranda defense to have it thrown out.

Contact our firm today at (817) 349-7118 to schedule a free consultation!

Our Settlements & Verdicts

Our top priority is to devise customized legal strategies that are tailored to the unique legal needs of our clients, no matter how simple or complicated their situations, might be.

  • Unlawful Stop - Charge Dismissed Possession of Marijuana <2oz
  • Reduced Under 12.44 Motion to Adjudicate - Possession of Methamphetamine Under 1 Gram and Criminal Trespass
  • Cases Dismissed Burglary of Habitation and Interfering with Emergency Call
  • Cases Dismissed Assault Bodily Injury - Family Member and Emergency Protective Order
  • Reduced to Obstruction of a Highway Driving While Intoxicated 2nd (DWI)

Testimonials From Real People

See What Clients Have Said About Us
    "A lifesaver!"
    A lifesaver! He knows his stuff
    - Sam
    "David Sloane is the only person you want by your side in a courtroom!"
    David Sloan is the only person you want by your side in a courtroom! His knowledge, expertise, and efficiency are top of the line. He also communicates well with those surrounding the defendant. Highly recommend!
    - Laurie
    "David was very diligent about my case, and the prosecution did NOT want to argue with him."
    If you get arrested in Texas for anything David is probably going to be your best bet, especially if it is marijuana or DUI related. I am from Florida, and I got popped in Texas with a little over 20 pounds of cannabis, 400 grams of Hash, and an AR-15 type assault rifle. My bail was set at 50,000 dollars, and if convicted, I could have done 20+. I am affiliated with NORML, and heard through a network of people that David would be the right guy for the job, and he was. David was very diligent about my case, and the prosecution did NOT want to argue with him. He subpoena'd all the records from every single arrest made by the arresting officer in the last year, and worked a whole bunch of other magic, I have no idea what he did, but it worked. David is also affiliated with NORML, and on top of being a badass lawyer, he is a pretty cool guy to chill with. As soon as I met David, I did not speak with any other lawyers, I knew I was in good hands. After being charged with one first degree felony, one-second degree felony, and 2 third-degree misdemeanors, with David handling my case, he ended up getting all charges dropped except the hash charge, which got reduced AND deferred. The end result was a 1500 dollar fine, some court and lab fees, and 120 hours of community service, and since it was deferred, I am on probation until I finish the hours, but after I finish, I can get off early. Basically, I was facing 20+ years, and David pretty much got me off with what could be loosely regarded as a slap on the wrist. David handles all kind of cases from money laundering to marijuana cases, to dui's...with this guy by your side you know you are in good hands. Thanks David
    - Parker
    "He is very kind and cares about you as a person, and he is VERY knowledgeable in his field."
    I wish I would have gone to this man in the first place. He is very kind and cares about you as a person, and he is VERY knowledgeable in his field. I felt like he would have fought for me and produced a better outcome than what I had, had I only known about him almost 4 years now prior. If you are in a bind with marijuana charges, please go see him. He not only will know what he is speaking to but educates you on how he will win. And if you get him, I am sure you will win.
    - Emily
    "Words can’t express the gratitude and appreciation I have for him. He’s on your side every step of the way!"
    Mr. Sloane and his office are definitely the right lawyers to choose to expect the best outcome of your case. He more than just helped me get through mine, he literally saved my family and I . I made a mistake as we all do, but this was a felony and he did everything in his power to keep me from going to prison and or lengthy probation. It was the best investment I made cause it paid off with minimal penalty. Words can’t express the gratitude and appreciation I have for him. He’s on your side every step of the way!
    - Derek
    "David Sloane and Associates are hands down the best attorneys in the DFW area I can’t recommend them enough."
    David Sloane and Associates are hands down the best attorneys in the DFW area I can’t recommend them enough. I Was charged with a DWI and they got me the best deal you could ask for. Again, I can’t stress this enough if you’re in need of an attorney for pot or DWi charges, CALL THESE GUYS!!!!
    - Jason
    "If he can’t help you he knows someone that can."
    Great guy! Always helping out when it matters most. I recommend him to all my friends and family when in need and if he can’t help you he knows someone that can.
    - Judunn
    "He is knowledgeable, fun, outgoing, and a pleasure to work with. Thank you so much David for your positive attitude, charisma, and wealth of experience."
    David Sloane is the only name you need to know if you find yourself in trouble. I was charged with possession of marijuana along with the other two people that were in the car with me. They were charged and given 12 months of probation, 80 hours of community service, a DOEP class, and a slew of other hoops to jump through. I had my case completely dismissed thanks to Mr. Sloane's hard work and dedication to his clients. Not to mention he drove 6 hours and made an overnight trip to represent me in Hale County. He is knowledgeable, fun, outgoing, and a pleasure to work with. Thank you so much David, your positive attitude, charisma, and wealth of experience have made this whole process so much more bearable.
    - Erich