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What am I looking at without a lawyer

Asked on Dec 08th, 2021 on DUI/DWI - Texas
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Got my first dwi,unlawfully carry of firearm and family violence all these charges are my first time having
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Drug Crimes Attorney serving Houston, TX
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You're in luck, you don't need to find out what you are looking at without a lawyer, because you are entitled to one if you cannot afford it. Umlawful carry of a weapon is a class A misdemeanor, up to 1yr in jail, up to a $4k fine. Assault family violence is a class A misdemeanor as well, unless there is an allegation of choking, then it is a 3rd degree felony, 2 to 10 yrs in prison, up to a $10k fine. If you decide to proceed without an attorney and represent yourself pro se? You are looking at the same potential punishments as if you had an attorney, but the outcome of your case may end up much worse. No one is wise to represent themselves in a criminal case. If you cannot afford a lawyer, a court appointed lawyer is your best bet.    Good luck.
Answered on Dec 13th, 2021 at 7:06 AM

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