An arrest is a scary, isolating experience. You may end up spending the night in jail, worrying about whether your future might be spent behind bars. It can feel helpless; however, it’s important to remember that an arrest is not a conviction. Our Baytown criminal defense lawyer will fight tooth and nail for you.
Call Blass Law today to get started.
Criminal Charges Our Baytown Team Can Defend Against
If you were charged with any of the following, we can build a robust defense:
Driving While Intoxicated
If you were arrested or charged with operating a vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08 or above (or not having “normal use of mental or physical faculties” due to drugs, alcohol, or a combination), you can face misdemeanor DWI charges. If you had a minor in the car at the time, you will face state jail felony charges. A skilled Baytown DWI lawyer can help you understand the charges, protect your rights, and fight for the best possible outcome.
Boating While Intoxicated
If you were pulled over for operating a watercraft with a BAC of 0.08 or above (or not having “normal use of mental or physical faculties” due to intoxication), you face the same charges as for DWI.
Intoxication Assault
If police officers accused you of causing an accident with injury while intoxicated, you face third-degree felony charges. The charge will be enhanced if the person injured was a first responder or judge discharging their official duties at the time of the crash.
Intoxication Manslaughter
If police officers accused you of causing a fatal accident while intoxicated, you face second-degree felony charges. If the person killed was a first responder or judge discharging their duties at the time of the crash, you will face first-degree felony charges.
Violent Crimes
The level of your charge depends on the offense you are charged with. For example:
- Assault can be a Class A misdemeanor or third-degree felony charge. Aggravated assault can be a second- or first-degree felony. Assault of a family member can be a misdemeanor or felony.
- Murder is a first-degree felony charge. It can be a second-degree felony if certain criteria are met. Capital murder is a capital felony.
- Manslaughter is typically a second-degree felony.
Drug Crimes
The charges you face depend on the drug and the amount you had on you. You can face misdemeanor or felony drug charges.
Sex Crimes
You can face felony charges if you are arrested for a sex crime in Baytown.
Sexual Assault
You can face felony charges for sexual assault or aggravated sexual assault. The felony degree depends on the specifics of your case.
Sexual Assault of a Child
Typically, sexual assault of a child (and other sex crimes involving children) are felony charges.
Probation Violations
If you violated your probation, you could be arrested and made to serve the entirety of your original sentence. If you violated your probation by committing another crime, you will likely face charges for that crime as well.
Penalties You Face After a Criminal Conviction in Baytown
| Offense | Potential Penalties |
| Class C Misdemeanor |
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| Class B Misdemeanor |
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| Class A Misdemeanor |
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| State Jail Felony |
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| Third-Degree Felony |
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| Second-Degree Felony |
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| First-Degree Felony |
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| Capital Felony |
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These are only the legal penalties. Depending on your conviction, you could face:
- A license suspension
- Loss of your Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
- Loss of a professional license
- Stigma
- Humiliation
- Loss of custody of your children
- Loss of your job
- Inability to live where you want
- Inability to get another job
- Loss of friends and family
- Loss of your ability to vote or own a firearm
Results We’ve Obtained in Harris County
Jay and the Blass Law team have dedicated their careers to representing people accused of crimes in Baytown and throughout Harris County. We are proud of the results we have accomplished for clients, including:
- Not guilty verdict: A Harris County client was charged with capital murder after being accused of killing the driver of an 18-wheeler (who was also a DEA informant) that was transporting drugs.
- Not guilty verdict: A Harris County client was charged with misdemeanor DWI after he was found sleeping in his vehicle in the middle of the roadway. He failed all field sobriety tests, and a blood test came back positive for six different drugs, including alprazolam and hydrocodone.
- Not guilty verdict: A Harris County client was charged with continuous felony sexual assault of a child.
- Case dismissed after Motion to Suppress was granted: A Harris County client was charged with a third DWI after being pulled over for failing to use their turn signal. The client, a habitual offender, failed field sobriety tests. Their blood alcohol concentration was .128, and they tested positive for alprazolam.
- Assault against a family member case dismissed: Our Harris County client was accused of choking and throwing the alleged victim to the ground.
- Case dismissed: Harris County client accused of sending nude photos of one person to another person (misdemeanor unlawful disclosure of intimate visual material).
While these aren’t promises of results in your own case, we can build a strong defense and fight for any of the following in your case:
- A case dismissal
- No charges filed
- No-bill by the grand jury
- Lesser charges (e.g., a Class C misdemeanor instead of a Class A misdemeanor)
- A not-guilty verdict
Jay is an ACS Lawyer-Scientist. He is trained in forensic chromatography, forensic drug analysis, and driving under the influence of drugs. He is also a:
- Certified Drug Recognition Expert (DRE)
- Certified practitioner and instructor in Standardized Field Sobriety Testing
He uses his years of experience handling criminal cases in Texas, plus his several certifications, to fight for the best possible result. You won’t get that level of experience and certification with other firms.
Get Help from Our Baytown Criminal Defense Attorney Today
An arrest can be the scariest moment of your life but you have options for protecting your freedom and future. Jay and his team are standing by, ready to defend you.
Call today to learn more about how our criminal defense lawyer in Baytown can help you during your confidential consultation.