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.
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Motion to Revoke Dismissed Probation Revocation - DWI 3rd, Possession of a Controlled Substance 4 to 400 grams, and Possession of Marijuana <2oz
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Reduced to Obstruction of a Highway Driving While Intoxicated (DWI)
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Reduced to Misdemeanor Tampering with Evidence
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Reduced to Obstruction of a Highway Driving While Intoxicated 2nd (DWI)
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Case Dismissed Discharging a Firearm in a Municipality
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"If you’re looking for someone that’s gonna have your back and someone that’s going to get the best deal for you, this man right here is your guy."If you’re looking for someone that’s gonna have your back and someone that’s going to get the best deal for you, this man right here is your guy. I can be in jail right now but if it wasn’t for him and what he the amount of work he puts in the city I am not I am very thankful he will work you and your budget time isn’t a factor but the sooner the better 1000 stars- Quaran
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"Thank you so much for what you did for me, I could never thank you enough!"I was arrested for possession of Marijuana, Called Sloane the moment I knew I needed help. I needed someone who would take action and get me out of a sticky situation. He filed papers and I just waited 3 years for any sign of a court date. Fortunately, the charges/case was dropped due to the statute of limitations. A few months after everything was dropped, I wanted to see if I could get some of the money I paid for him because he did not have to come to my town or do very much at all in those three years. I got in touch with his assistant and she said sorry it's a one time fee. David was nice enough to call me back an offer me some of what I paid. He was honest and did his job to the fullest extent I needed. He has blessed me with my life and an even better holiday gift! He will always be my go-to guy if I'm ever in a bad situation. Although I really hope I never have to call him again. Thank you so much for what you did for me, I could never thank you enough! God bless!- Auriel
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"He's always been very efficient at what he does and I feel safest working with him. His work ethic is outstanding"David was able to save me a lot of hassle and money plus a case that if I handled myself. Would have been a nightmare brought to life turned into a cakewalk! He's always been very efficient at what he does and I feel safest working with him. His work ethic is outstanding and somewhat rare. David has supported me on 3 different cases.- Daniel
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"Mind blown."I couldn’t believe what he did for me when it was happening. I was not expecting that he would get my entire case DROPPED. I was expecting a felony on my name, but I left court a free man. He is well worth the cost. Thank you! Nobody else could have done what you have.- Ngeune P.
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"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
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"David Sloane is hands down the most professional, trustworthy, and hard working attorney I've ever known."David Sloane is hands down the most professional, trustworthy, and hard working attorney I've ever known. He has helped my family time and time again. We only trust him with our legal issues and you should too. You will not be disappointed with the results. He will fight tooth and nail for you and will not stop. Choosing any other attorney is a mistake.- Matt
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"I consider this money well spent. He did a great job."I hired David Sloane to defend me against marijuana charge. He gave me the option of charging a flat fee. It was explained to me my cost would be fixed regardless of whether it took him one appearance in court or ten. I agreed to this as a means of limiting my legal cost. He was able to get the charges against me dismissed. I consider this money well spent. He did a great job for the price quoted.- Slade
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"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
