Evading Arrest - Fort Worth Evading Arrest Lawyer

Criminal Attorney serving Fort Worth, Texas

Are you or someone you know facing an evading arrest charge in Fort Worth, Arlington or a surrounding city? If so, you need an experienced Fort Worth Criminal Lawyer to fight on your behalf.

Texas Penal Code §38.04 states that a person commits the offense of evading arrest if the person intentionally flees from a person he knows is a peace officer attempting lawfully to arrest or detain him.

According to the Texas Penal Code, an offense under this section is a Class A misdemeanor punishable by up to one year in county jail and up to a $4,000 fine. However, evading arrest can be a state jail felony if a person has been previously convicted under this section or the person uses a vehicle while they are in flight and the person has not been previously convicted under this section.

Fort Worth Criminal Attorney

If you are convicted of an evading arrest charge in Fort Worth, it could have devastating consequences on your ability to find a job. If you have been arrested and charged with evading arrest in Fort Worth, Arlington or surrounding cities, you need an aggressive and knowledgeable Fort Worth criminal lawyer on your side. Whether you have been charged with misdemeanor or felony evading arrest a conviction could carry with it the possibility of jail time. At Fulgham Law Firm P.C. our goal is to prevent jail time and to achieve a result that helps you clear your record.

At Fulgham Law Firm P.C., you will find a Fort Worth criminal law practice focused on passionately defending the accused. Contact our Fort Worth office now at 817-877-3030 for a free and confidential consultation with a skilled Fort Worth criminal attorney.