Fort Worth Resisting Arrest Lawyer
Have you, a friend or a loved one been arrested and charged with resisting arrest? Under Texas law, a person commits the crime of resisting arrest if he intentionally prevents or obstructs a person he knows to be a peace officer from effecting an arrest, search, or transportation of the person by using force against the peace officer or another.
Depending upon the circumstances of your case, the crime of resisting arrest may be charged as a misdemeanor or a felony. Generally, resisting arrest is a Class A misdemeanor punishable by jail time of up to 1 year in the Tarrant County jail and up to $4,000 in fines. However, if a deadly weapon was used to resist the arrest or the search, you may be charged with a third degree felony, punishable by up to 10 years in prison and up to $10,000 in fines.
If you have been arrested and charged with the crime of resisting arrest in Tarrant County, Fort Worth, Arlington, Hurst, Euless, Bedford, Mansfield or surrounding areas, you need an aggressive and experienced criminal lawyer on your side. Whether you have been charged with a misdemeanor resisting arrest or a felony resisting arrest, a resisting arrest conviction could carry with it the prospect of jail time, hefty fines and other serious long-term consequences.
Contact the Hampton Law Firm now to schedule a free consultation to determine your rights and legal options.
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