Were you arrested or charged with a crime in Sugar Land? A criminal conviction can ruin your life. You may lose your finances, freedom, reputation, family—even your ability to live or work where you want. Our team is dedicated to fighting for you and protecting your future.
Get help from a Sugar Land criminal defense lawyer at Blass Law today.
Cases Our Team Handles in Sugar Land, TX
We fight for people accused of all types of crimes, including:
- DWI: Our team represents people arrested for driving while intoxicated, boating while intoxicated (BWI), intoxication assault, and intoxication manslaughter.
- Sex crimes: We represent Sugar Land residents accused of sex crimes, such as sexual assault, aggravated sexual assault, possession or distribution of child pornography, indecency with a minor, and solicitation of a minor.
- Assault: We can help if you were arrested for or charged with assault, aggravated assault, or assault on a family member.
- Drug crimes: We handle all types of drug crimes in Sugar Land.
- Federal crimes: We defend against federal charges.
- Manslaughter or murder: Our team can defend you if you were charged with killing someone.
- Fraud and theft: Our team defends against theft and white collar crimes.
- Prostitution and solicitation: We defend against prostitution and solicitation charges.
Penalties for a Criminal Conviction in Sugar Land
The penalties you face depend on the type of offense and whether it’s a misdemeanor or felony. Some examples of penalties you’ll face if convicted include:
DWI Penalties
For a first-offense DWI (typically a Class B misdemeanor):
- Jail time, up to six months
- A fine of up to $2,000
- License suspension
For a second-offense DWI (typically a Class A misdemeanor):
- Jail time, up to one year
- A fine of up to $4,000
- License suspension
For intoxication assault (causing an accident while you are intoxicated, typically a third-degree felony):
- Between two and 10 years in prison
- Up to $10,000 in fines
- License suspension
For intoxication manslaughter (causing a fatal accident while you are intoxicated, typically a second-degree felony):
- Between two and 20 years in prison
- Up to $10,000 in fines
- License suspension
Sex Crimes Penalties
Sex crimes can range from a Class A misdemeanor to a first-degree felony.
A state jail felony conviction could include:
- Between six months and two years in state jail
- A fine of up to $10,000
A first-degree felony conviction could include:
- Between five and 99 years in prison
- Up to $10,000 in fines
You will likely also need to register as a sex offender for years.
Assault Penalties
An assault conviction can be a Class A misdemeanor, third-degree felony, or a second-degree felony.
The penalties for a conviction don’t stop there. You’ll likely owe thousands and spend time in jail or prison but you might also lose your family, friends, and reputation. You may be unable to live where you want and may lose out on going to your dream school. You could also lose your professional license.
Jay and the Blass Law team will fight tooth and nail to protect you from the penalties that come with a conviction.
Why Choose Jay for Your Charges in Sugar Land
Jay Blass Cohen is a Texas native committed to defending the rights of his neighbors in and around Houston. He has always been committed to defense; he didn’t start as a prosecutor and then switch sides.
His dedication to protecting the rights of Sugar Land residents is shown by what he brings to the table. He’s:
- A certified Forensic ACS-CHAL Lawyer-Scientist
- Certified in forensic chromatography for drugs and alcohol
- A certified Standardized Field Sobriety Testing instructor and practitioner
You won’t get this level of experience, knowledge, and training with other firms.
Call us now to learn more about why working with us is different.
Defenses We May Use in Your Criminal Case
The defense we use depends on the specifics of the crime you are accused of committing. They may include:
- Mistaken identity: The alleged victim mistakes you for someone else.
- Alibi: You have proof that you were somewhere else at the time the alleged crime occurred.
- Unintentional contact: You did not mean to hit someone; the contact you made was accidental.
- Consent: We can argue that you got consent from the alleged victim.
- Self-defense/defense of others: You made physical contact with the alleged victim, but it was only in self-defense or to defend someone else.
- Entrapment: Law enforcement tricked you into committing a crime.
- Coercion: You were coerced or forced to commit a crime.
- Improperly calibrated breathalyzer: Improperly calibrated or improperly maintained breathalyzers can give false results.
- Your diet caused faulty results: Some diets, such as keto, can create a false result on a breathalyzer.
We can also get a charge thrown out if law enforcement:
- Violated your rights (e.g., unlawful search and seizure, didn’t have probable cause or reasonable suspicion)
- Did not read you your rights
- Questioned you after you asked for an criminal defense attorney in Sugar Land
- Did not follow proper chain of custody
Once we’ve reviewed your case, we will determine the best course of action.
Results We Have Obtained for Former Clients
Jay’s mission is Keeping Innocent People Innocent. The following show the results of that dedication:
- Second-offense DWI charge for a lawyer who was pulled over for having only one working headlight. The client admitted to drinking and refused field sobriety tests. Result: not guilty
- Felony credit/debit card abuse charge for a client who was pulled over after law enforcement claimed they watched them break into a vehicle. Officers recovered stolen credit cards and several electronics. Result: dismissed
Let Jay Keep You Innocent in Sugar Land, TX
Our Sugar Land criminal defense attorneys are prepared to keep your criminal record clean. We’ll fight for your freedom and your future.
Don’t risk your future with another attorney. Call Blass Law today for a consultation.