In Texas, most cases are classified as misdemeanors. They carry the possibility of up to one ( 1 ) year in jail as much as a $4000 fine. As with felonies, you have an absolute right to a jury trial if you are charged with a misdemeanor. A misdemeanor jury trial is heard by a jury of [...]
Feds Recommend Lowering Blood Alcohol Level That Constitutes Drunk Driving
May 14, 2013 By
The NTSB recently voted to lower the current blood alcohol level (BAC) that is considered to be legally drunk. Currently, all 50 states have set a BAC level of .08, reflecting the percentage of alcohol, by volume, in the blood. If a driver is found to have a BAC level of .08 or above, he [...]
Misdemeanor Jail Release – Collin County
May 2, 2013 By
If you or a loved one has been arrested on a misdemeanor charge in McKinney, Plano, Frisco, Allen or any of the surrounding Collin County area, the law offices of Joseph Greco can help. Over the years, I’ve heard client stories of problems with bail bond companies. Some bail bond companies will charge excessive fees. They can [...]
Texas Assault Charges
October 18, 2012 By
If you are facing domestic assault charges, aggravated assault charges, or other criminal assault charges, you need the experience of a Collin County lawyer well versed in criminal assault defense. All of these types of assault charges can be extremely serious, and lead to severe penalties. The prosecution may charge you with misdemeanor or felony [...]
Class A Misdemeanor
October 18, 2012 By
Texas Class A misdemeanors are the most serious type of misdemeanor offense in Texas. Conviction of a Class A misdemeanor carries punishments of a fine of up to $4000 and/or imprisonment of up to one year in a county jail. The court may also impose a maximum of two years of community supervision (adult probation)*, or three years [...]
Possession of Marijuana
October 3, 2012 By
It doesn’t matter if you are an advocate for marijuana or not, possession of marijuana is illegal in the State of Texas. And above all things, the Collin County District Attorney’s office take it seriously. The penalties can vary depending on the amount of marijuana you are cited with. You could be facing anything from [...]
Expungement – Order of Non-Disclosure
October 1, 2012 By
As of 2011, over 75% of employers are conducting background checks on all new employees. It doesn’t matter if you are trying to get a job at the local neighborhood store or volunteering at your local school district. Which means you have to protect your criminal record if you want the chance to get a [...]
Class B Misdemeanor
October 1, 2012 By
Class B Misdemeanors are one of the most common charges filed in Collin County. A conviction on a Class B misdemeanor charge can stain your criminal record forever. The conviction will possibly make it difficult to find a full-time job, an apartment or even a part-time job. Depending on your current occupation, a conviction can [...]
Class B Possession of Marijuana < 2 ounces Aggressive Defense And Dismissals
September 25, 2012 By
Collin County is tough on marijuana possession. It doesn’t matter if the local police arrested you for possession of less than two (2) ounces or more, you will need to make some decisions regarding your legal case in the near future. If you make the wrong decision, you could be facing jail time and a [...]
Plano DUI Attorney
September 18, 2012 By
If you are arrested of DUI in Plano, the Texas DUI laws mandate the loss of your driver’s license (sometimes), more than $3,000 over the next three years in DPS surcharges, two or more years of annoying DUI probation requirements (complete with counseling, mandatory DUI classes, and a Substance Abuse Evaluation), the installation of an ignition interlock device on your [...]
