Criminal Defense Lawyer in Harris County

Were you arrested for a crime in Harris County? Depending on the offense you’re accused of, you could be facing humiliation, stigma, the loss of friends and family—not to mention the potential for years or decades in prison.

However, you are innocent unless proven guilty. And our team’s calling is Keeping Innocent People Innocent. Get help from Harris County criminal defense lawyer Jay Blass Cohen today.

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Cases We Represent in Harris County

Our Harris County criminal defense lawyer represents residents accused of:

Driving while intoxicated (DWI), boating while intoxicated (BWI), and flying while intoxicated (FWI) charges
Intoxication assault
Intoxication manslaughter
DWI with a child passenger
Sex crimes, such as sexual assault, sexual assault of a child, and prostitution and solicitation
Violent crimes, such as assault, aggravated assault, assault on a family member, manslaughter, and murder
Probation violations
Drug crimes
Federal crimes

For a legal consultation with a lawyer serving Harris County, call 713-225-1900

Penalties You Face for a Criminal Conviction in Harris County

If you are convicted of a crime in Texas, the penalties you face depend on the type of misdemeanor or felony.

Class C Misdemeanor

A $500 fine

Class B Misdemeanor

Up to 180 days in jail and/or
Fines of up to $2,000

Class A Misdemeanor

Up to 12 months in jail and/or
Fines of up to $4,000

State Jail Felony

Between 180 days and two years in a state jail facility
Fines of up to $10,000

Third-Degree Felony

Imprisonment of two to 10 years and
Possible fines of up to $10,000

Second-Degree Felony

Imprisonment of two to 20 years and
Possible fines of up to $10,000

First-Degree Felony

Imprisonment of five to 99 years and
Possible fines of up to $10,000

Capital Felony

Life in prison if you were under 18 when you allegedly committed the offense
Life in prison without the possibility of parole if you were over 18 when you allegedly committed the offense; or
Death

Other Penalties After Arrest or Conviction

The legal penalties are nothing to sneeze at, but they aren’t the only things you’ll face if you are arrested or convicted. An arrest, criminal charge, or conviction could lead to:

Driver’s license suspension
Loss of your Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
Loss of your professional license (e.g., real estate license, medical license, business license)
Loss of your job
Loss of your spot at your dream college
Loss of custody of your children
Loss of your home
Loss of your right to vote or own a firearm
Inability to live or work where you want
Inability to get a new job
Loss of friends and family
Social stigma and humiliation

Let us protect your freedom and future. Call us today to get started.

Harris County Criminal Defense Attorney 713-225-1900

We’ve Helped Countless Harris County Residents

Our criminal defense attorney in Harris County has handled all types of criminal cases, from arrest through trial, in a Harris County courthouse. Some of the results we’ve obtained include:

Capital murder: Our client was accused of shooting a DEA informant who was driving a tractor-trailer full of drugs. Our client was found not guilty of capital murder.
DWI: Commercial driver client was involved in an accident after which they failed all field sobriety tests. They were found not guilty after a jury trial.
Possession with intent to deliver (cocaine over 400 grams): Our client was found in possession of 46 kilos of cocaine. We got the charge dismissed.
Assault on a family member: Our client was accused of choking the alleged victim and then throwing them to the ground. We got the charge dismissed.
DWI: Our client, an employee for the City of Houston, was found asleep on the roadside on Beltway 8. They failed all sobriety tests and blew a .179. We got the charge dismissed.
Second-offense DWI, resisting arrest, unlawful carrying of a weapon: Our client was pulled over for failing to maintain their lane. They blew a .201, and officers found a gun in their car. We got the charges dismissed.
Second-offense DWI and possession of a controlled substance: Client blew a .12 after they were pulled over for driving on the light-rail tracks. Officers found a controlled substance during their search. We got the charges dismissed during trial.

While these are not a promise of future results, we hope it shows our dedication to protecting Harris County residents and their futures.

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Why You Want Jay Working Your Case

Jay is a Harris County native. He grew up in Houston, earning his law degree at South Texas College of Law in Downtown Houston. He still lives in Houston and cares deeply about the community. That involves volunteering and working with several Houston institutions as well as defending Houston residents accused of committing crimes.

And he takes this seriously. He started his defense career immediately after leaving law school. He never worked as a prosecutor before switching to defense. He is committed to defending those who need it, ensuring their constitutional rights are upheld by the system. This dedication is shown in the results he gets for clients as well as his certifications and continuing education since Blass Law’s founding in 2009.

Jay is:

A certified practitioner and instructor in Standardized Field Sobriety Testing
A certified Drug Recognition Expert
Trained in forensic chromatography, forensic drug analysis, and driving under the influence of drugs
A founding member of the DUI Defense Lawyers Association

These certifications ensure that Jay’s clients have an educated and experienced advocate. He uses this knowledge, skill, and experience to:

Get your criminal charges dismissed before or during trial
Convince prosecutors against filing charges
Get a case no-billed
Get a not-guilty verdict
Get charges and penalties reduced

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An arrest is not a conviction. Get our help keeping you innocent and your criminal record clean today.

We serve defendants throughout Harris County, from Tomball to Houston to League City.