A felony is the most serious class of criminal offense and definitely requires a felony defense lawyer to represent you in court. They are generally defined as crimes punishable by imprisonment of more than one year, and the prison sentences are usually served in a federal or state penitentiary rather than a county jail. Some examples of felonies include murder, rape, burglary, kidnapping and arson.
Three Strikes Laws
People who repeatedly commit felonies, known as habitual felons, may be subject to enhanced punishments under sentencing guidelines and so-called “three strikes” laws. The federal government and many states impose substantially harsher penalties on a person who has two prior serious criminal felony offenses and is now convicted of a third.
Learn more about how our felony defense lawyer at The Law Offices of Cesar A. Montalvo in San Antonio can help when you are accused of a felony offense. Then Contact Us to schedule an appointment to discuss the details of your case.
