Houston Misdemeanor Lawyer James Sullivan

Houston Misdemeanor Defense Attorneys

Harris County Misdemeanor Lawyers

If you have been charged with a misdemeanor, it is important that you have an experienced misdemeanor defense attorney to represent you. Our misdemeanor defense lawyers have significant trial experience defending people accused of misdemeanor and felony offenses.

The criminal defense lawyers at James Sullivan and Associates have more than 45 years of experience successfully defending people in the Greater Houston area and throughout the state of Texas against misdemeanor and felony charges.

Choosing a criminal defense lawyer to defend you may be the most important decision you will make in your case. Whether you have been charged with a crime or are under investigation by law enforcement, your rights, your freedom and your future are at risk. It is critical to have the counsel of an experienced Harris county criminal defense attorney as early as possible.

To discuss your case with an experienced Houston Criminal Defense Attorney, contact James Sullivan and Associates for a free confidential consultation at (281) 546-6428.

Houston Misdemeanor Defense Attorneys – Fighting To Protect Your Rights, Future and Freedom

In Texas, there are three levels of misdemeanors: Class A, Class B and Class C.

• Class A misdemeanors are punishable by up to one year in jail and/or a $4,000 fine.
• Class B misdemeanors are punishable by up to 180 days in jail and a $2,000 fine.
• Class C misdemeanors are punishable by a maximum $500 fine.

Harris County Criminal Defense Attorneys James Sullivan and Associates have successfully defended people in state courts on misdemeanor charges, including:

• Assault and Assault Family Violence
• DWI (Driving While Intoxicated)
• Criminal Mischief
• Evading Detention or Arrest
• Theft, Shoplifting, Hot Check or Employee Theft
  
• Possession of Marijuana or a Dangerous Drug
• Public Lewdness, Indecent Exposure or Prostitution
• Burglary of a Motor Vehicle
• Criminal Trespass
• Terroristic Threat
• Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon

Misdemeanor Criminal Record

Whether you are charged as an adult or as a juvenile, a conviction for a misdemeanor can deny you employment and can impact you for life. Houston Misdemeanor Defense Attorneys James Sullivan and Associates are experienced in defending those accused of misdemeanors and felonies.

Because a conviction results in a criminal record, a misdemeanor charge must be taken seriously. Unless the charge is expunged or non-disclosed (sealed), a misdemeanor will show up on a background check. Once you are convicted, it will stay on your record forever.

Being convicted or accused of a misdemeanor can have devastating consequences. Hiring an experienced Houston Misdemeanor Defense Attorney can make the difference between being found guilty or not guilty.

A misdemeanor case that is dismissed, reduced to a Class C deferred adjudication or results in a not guilty verdict may be eligible for an expunction. A Class A or Class B misdemeanor case with a successful completion of a deferred adjudication may be eligible for non-disclosure (sealing) of criminal history.

Contact an Experienced Houston Misdemeanor Defense Attorney

James Sullivan and Associates use their extensive trial experience and knowledge of the law to defend their clients.  If you are facing a misdemeanor charge and need an experienced Houston Criminal Trial Lawyer, they can help.

James Sullivan & Associates | Houston Texas Criminal Lawyers

Contact James Sullivan and Associates for a free consultation at (281) 546-6428 about your criminal charges.

To discuss your case in confidence with an experienced Houston Criminal Defense Attorney, call for a confidential free consultation at (281) 546-6428.

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HOUSTON, TEXAS & HARRIS COUNTY CRIMINAL LAWYERS

Serving Houston, Cypress, Sugar Land, Clear Lake, Pasadena, La Porte, Missouri City, Friendswood, Richmond, Hempstead, Humble, Tomball, Bellaire, Deer Park, Katy and other communities in Harris County, Fort Bend County, and Waller County.

Our Houston criminal lawyers defend clients charged with crimes in district courts and county criminal courts, including domestic violence (assault of a family member), drug possession or drug delivery, violent crimes, and juvenile delinquency.

Houston Misdemeanor Attorney James Sullivan Offers Affordable Legal Defense Services

Houston Criminal Defense Lawyer

James Sullivan is an experienced Criminal Defense Attorney. For 30 years, Sullivan has successfully fought the government in Jury Trials on behalf of clients in criminal and juvenile courts.

James Sullivan is also Board Certified in Juvenile Law and recognized statewide as a juvenile law expert.  He has a proven record of defending people from all walks of life, faiths and countries in courts throughout Texas.

Defending Your Freedom

James Sullivan chose to become a criminal lawyer.  It was not by accident. Fighting the government and defending people come natural to him—he was born into a diverse, dynamic family of conservative Baptists and liberal social activists. Unlike many colleagues who practice criminal law, Sullivan has never prosecuted anyone and never will. That is not him. His entire career is devoted to defending people accused of crimes and delinquencies.

Proven Results

James Sullivan gets results. Since 1994, Sullivan has defended more than 3,000 people charged with every kind of criminal and juvenile case, including murder, aggravated robbery, drug cases, sex offenses, domestic assault and DWI.

Philosophy

James Sullivan practices criminal law with a simple philosophy.  If a client says he is not guilty, and if the prosecutor will not dismiss the charge, then Sullivan advises his client that they should fight the case at a jury trial. Unlike many other attorneys, Sullivan does not try to convince an innocent person to plead guilty. Instead, Sullivan fights for his clients’ freedom and reputation.

Affordable Legal Services

James Sullivan offers a full range of affordable legal services in his criminal and juvenile defense law practice. Unlike many other attorneys, Sullivan charges separate fees on trial and non-trial cases.

Cares About His Clients

James Sullivan cares about his adult and juvenile clients and is concerned about their future. He frequently counsels with clients at his office for hours at a time. He listens to their concerns, answers all of their questions and discusses legal strategies. He also explains how a criminal conviction could affect them and how to get on the right path for a successful life. Because Sullivan understands that people need to honor work and family commitments, he offers evening, weekend and same day appointments along with free parking.

Reputation

James Sullivan has a good reputation in the legal community. Sullivan is humbled by fine lawyers who endorse him on AVVO. He is also very grateful for clients who write testimonials on his behalf. Most of his business comes from referrals from past clients and other lawyers, although it is not necessary to have a referral for him to defend you. Anyone can call Sullivan to represent them.

The law practice of James Sullivan is devoted solely to criminal and juvenile defense. Sullivan has tried many cases in the Harris county criminal and juvenile courthouses. Approximately half of his cases involve criminal charges while the other half involves juvenile charges.

Contact Attorney James Sullivan

If you are under investigation or have been charged with a crime or delinquency, call Houston criminal defense attorney James Sullivan to discuss your case.

James Sullivan generally tries to answer his own phone so that you can speak to an attorney directly. He wants to hear from you and to help you. Call him right now. Don’t go to court alone. To schedule an appointment or to discuss your case, call 281-546-6428 right now.

Grand Jury Defense

If you are charged with a felony offense, James Sullivan may be able to get your case no billed (dismissed) by the grand jury, but you need to hire him before or soon after your first court setting. If your felony case is dismissed by the grand jury, you have the immediate right to get your criminal record expunged. Over 100 of Sullivan’s clients have been able to do this within a few months of being arrested.

Houston Juvenile Attorney James Sullivan is Board Certified in Juvenile Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Juvenile law is different than criminal law. 

As an attorney myself, when concerns arose over an incident involving my son, I knew the extreme importance of finding an attorney who is Board Certified in juvenile law. Board Certified lawyers are highly specialized – enough that the State recognizes them for their expertise. My search led me to James Sullivan and I cannot thank him enough. He is extremely well-versed in this highly specialized area of law, kind, compassionate and non-judgmental. He spent a great deal of time understanding the incident involving my son and providing us guidance. Thankfully, it appears that this will turn out to only be a “learning opportunity” for my son but, I have James’ number in my phone and will call him immediately if the need arises. ~Concerned Mom (Yahoo Directory Review)

Bilingual

James Sullivan speaks conversational Spanish and English, having studied Journalism, Latin American and Asian Studies at Baylor University, a nationally ranked Christian school. He graduated with honors in 1990. He then lived in Mexico City and traveled throughout Mexico prior to entering law school. In 1993, he graduated from South Texas College of Law. He and his wife Araceli have been married over 30 years and have two children. They worship at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church. Sullivan is also an Eagle Scout.

NANCY BOTTS

Associate Attorney Nancy Botts has been licensed since 1988 and obtained her law degree from the University of Houston. She concentrates on criminal law and family law and handles all kinds of cases in these areas. As a criminal defense attorney, Nancy Botts’ main interest is in the areas of search and seizure law and drug defense. She has good results in drug defense cases. Other Houston criminal lawyers have consulted her for years about these subjects. She aggressively defends all felony and misdemeanor drug possession and drug delivery cases. She has successfully fought possession and delivery of controlled substance cases for amounts ranging from less than one gram to several kilograms. She also has a strong commitment to offering each client the best possible representation.

AREAS OF PRACTICE

Arson, Assault, Bank Burglary, Computer Crime, Cruelty to Animals, Domestic Violence, DUI/DWI, Drug Defense, Drug Possession, Drug Delivery, Evading, Felony, Fraud, Indecency iwth a Child, Insurance Fraud, Harassment, Homicide, Manslaughter, Misdemeanor, Online Solicitation of a Minor, Prostitution, Probation Violation, Record Sealing, Record Expungement, Robbery, Sexual Assault, Sexual Assault of a Child, Shoplifting, Theft, White Collar Crime, and all Juvenile Crime, Juvenile Certification, Juvenile Record Sealing and Juvenile Sex Offenses.

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HOUSTON, TEXAS & HARRIS COUNTY CRIMINAL LAWYERS

Serving Houston, Cypress, Sugar Land, Clear Lake, Pasadena, La Porte, Missouri City, Friendswood, Richmond, Hempstead, Humble, Tomball, Bellaire, Deer Park, Katy and other communities in Harris County, Fort Bend County, and Waller County.

Our Houston criminal lawyers defend clients charged with crimes in district courts and county criminal courts, including domestic violence (assault of a family member), drug possession or drug delivery, violent crimes, and juvenile delinquency.

Like any Good Irishman James Sullivan Fights for his Clients

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Houston Misdemeanor Defense Attorneys James Sullivan and Associates each have practiced criminal defense law for 30 or more years and have represented over 4,000 clients. They defend people charged with all types of criminal cases, ranging from misdemeanor assault to felony aggravated robbery. They get results. They recommend trial by jury in most cases to get the best result possible. 

As John Henry Wigmore wrote in 1929, "the jury... adjusts the general rule of law to the justice to the particular case", i.e. the jury can bring justice in a case where the law itself does not allow it.

Law and justice are from time to time inevitably in conflict. . . . The jury . . . adjusts the general rule of law to the justice to the particular case. Thus the odium of inflexible rules of law is avoided, and popular satisfaction is preserved . . . That is what jury trial does. It supplies that flexibility of legal rules which is essential to justice and popular contentment. ~John Henry Wigmore, American jurist, 20th century

A jury nullification in a trial occurs when a jury reaches a verdict contrary to the judge's instructions as to the law. This is just one of several reasons a trial by jury in criminal cases is preferred, and Sullivan has persuaded the grand jury to dismiss felony charges with such a jury nullification on felony charges, such as sexual assault of a charge when a promiscuous teen lies about her age to an older man.

If you want serious representation, call Attorney James Sullivan at 281-546-6428.

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HOUSTON, TEXAS & HARRIS COUNTY CRIMINAL LAWYERS

Serving Houston, Cypress, Sugar Land, Clear Lake, Pasadena, La Porte, Missouri City, Friendswood, Richmond, Hempstead, Humble, Tomball, Bellaire, Deer Park, Katy and other communities in Harris County, Fort Bend County, and Waller County.

Our Houston criminal lawyers defend clients charged with crimes in district courts and county criminal courts, including domestic violence (assault of a family member), drug possession or drug delivery, violent crimes, and juvenile delinquency.

Houston Misdemeanor Attorney James Sullivan Can Represent You

Houston misdemeanor lawyer James Sullivan can defend you on theft or any other misdemeanor or felony offense. 

In Decatur, AL, one man was so brazen as to as to walk up to a group of contractors who were finishing a Project, steal their equipment and the drive off.  According to WHNT 19 News, Decatur (Alabama) Police arrested two men Tuesday night who they say walked up to a group of contractors finishing up a project, took their equipment and drove off.

Officers say they have a cut-and-dry case against Michael Kent and John Michael Moses of Decatur.
Officers arrested the two after a plan that perhaps wasn't thought through completely.
WHNT NEWS 19 asked Sgt. John Crouch, "So they saw the workers and stole the equipment right in front of them anyway?"
"Yes," Crouch answered.
"Thought they would get away with it?" we asked.
"Yes," Crouch replied.
It was around 8:30 Tuesday night when a crew from Down the Line, Inc. was finishing a paving job in the parking lot of Tru-Line Manufacturing on Central Parkway.
"As they were loading up, about to quit for the day, these two individuals pulled up in a small pick-up, drove over to their equipment trailer, and loaded a large leaf blower from their trailer onto the bed of the pickup truck, at which point they left," said Crouch.
He said Kent was driving the truck.  The crew from Down the Line called 911, then followed Kent.
Police caught up with him and tried to pull him over.  He ran, but officers chased him down.
"Would you say were these criminals were bold or dumb or both?" we asked.
"Well, Michael Kent was drunk," Crouch answered.
Police charged Kent with DUI, attempting to elude police and, of course, theft of property in the second degree.
Moses was just charged with theft.

WHNT NEWS 19 contacted Down the Line, Inc. for comment, but they declined, saying only that they were grateful to get back their $1,500 leaf blower.
Police were also happy with how it all turned out.  "We are very glad that the incident ended the way it did, with no one getting hurt."
Crouch says Kent and Moses are very familiar to the Decatur Police Department.  Kent has an extensive criminal record with alcohol-related charges and was on probation for resisting arrest.
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Houston Criminal Lawyers James Sullivan and Associates represent people charged with all kinds of crimes.  If you need a Houston Criminal Defense Attorney, contact them at (281) 546-6428 for a free confidential consultation.

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HOUSTON, TEXAS & HARRIS COUNTY CRIMINAL LAWYERS

Serving Houston, Cypress, Sugar Land, Clear Lake, Pasadena, La Porte, Missouri City, Friendswood, Richmond, Hempstead, Humble, Tomball, Bellaire, Deer Park, Katy and other communities in Harris County, Fort Bend County, and Waller County.

Our Houston criminal lawyers defend clients charged with crimes in district courts and county criminal courts, including domestic violence (assault of a family member), drug possession or drug delivery, violent crimes, and juvenile delinquency.

Houston Misdemeanor Lawyer James Sullivan

Attorneys James (Jim) Sullivan and Associates, Texas Criminal Defense Attorneys

The Houston, Texas Criminal Defense Attorneys James Sullivan and Associates have handled over 4000 cases and each lawyer has 30 or more years of  experience defending adults and  juveniles in criminal and juvenile courts in Harris County.

Houston, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers James Sullivan and Associates represent clients charged with crimes in State courts in Houston, Richmond, and Hempstead . The law firm of James Sullivan and Associates is located near FM 1960 and HWY 290 in northwest Houston, Texas.

Harris County Criminal Defense Attorneys James Sullivan and Associates have over 65 years collective experience representing persons accused of committing misdemeanor and felony violations of State law. Together, James Sullivan and Associates have been the attorneys of record in over 4000 cases.

Houston Criminal Attorneys James Sullivan and Associates treat every person they represent as if they were a friend and neighbor.  When you call, likely James Sullivan will answer your call himself.  You will be dealing with an Attorney, not secretaries, assistants, or answering machines.

If we can be of any assistance, or you just want to talk about your situation, contact Harris County Criminal Defense Attorneys James Sullivan and Associates at (281) 546-6428 for a free confidential consultation and case evaluation.

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HOUSTON, TEXAS & HARRIS COUNTY CRIMINAL LAWYERS

Serving Houston, Cypress, Sugar Land, Clear Lake, Pasadena, La Porte, Missouri City, Friendswood, Richmond, Hempstead, Humble, Tomball, Bellaire, Deer Park, Katy and other communities in Harris County, Fort Bend County, and Waller County.

Our Houston criminal lawyers defend clients charged with crimes in district courts and county criminal courts, including domestic violence (assault of a family member), drug possession or drug delivery, violent crimes, and juvenile delinquency.