Category: Misdemeanor

Key Takeaways Most Texas DWI charges are misdemeanors, but certain circumstances can result in a felony DWI or a separate felony intoxication charge. The difference is not a small one. A misdemeanor DWI means county jail exposure and a record that may qualify for sealing later, while a felony conviction means state [...]

Key Takeaways No Texas law requires you to hire a lawyer for a misdemeanor, and that fact costs people more than almost anything else. The charge feels small enough to handle alone. A court date, a fine, maybe some community service, and it seems finished. What rarely comes up at that first setting is how [...]

Key Takeaways: In Texas, a misdemeanor can stay on your record permanently unless it is expunged, sealed through nondisclosure, or otherwise cleared under the law. The Bureau of Justice Statistics has reported that state repositories hold more than 110 million criminal history records nationwide, underscoring how [...]

In Texas, the difference between a felony and a misdemeanor is crucial in understanding the consequences of a criminal charge. This distinction affects everything from the severity of punishment to long-term collateral consequences, like a criminal record. Felonies are more serious criminal offenses with harsh [...]

If you have been convicted of a misdemeanor in Texas, you may wonder how long it remains on your criminal record. The short answer is that a misdemeanor conviction typically remains on your criminal history permanently. However, this doesn’t necessarily mean that it will always be visible on background checks. The [...]