About Collin County Court

Collin county court is located outside of Dallas, in the famous city of McKinney. This county also includes Dallas, Plano, Richardson, Frisco and Wylie. Both the city and the courthouse are named for Collin McKinney, one of the men who drafted the Texas Declaration of Independence. The courthouse is part of an exciting downtown area that continues to grow as more and more people buy houses in the area. It is truly one the most impressive structures in town.

Whether you live in the historic district or in one of the new subdivisions around town, you may have need for the services offered by the court. Divorce, family disputes and misdemeanor offenses are the types of cases most handled by the Collin county court.

About a Class B Misdemeanor

In Texas, a class B misdemeanor is punishable by up to 180 days in county jail and/or a fine of up to $2000. The most common examples include DWI (driving while intoxicated), Possession of Marijuana, Assault, Theft (or theft by check) of $50 or more, and Prostitution. As with a class A misdemeanor, it is best to avoid this type of charge.

A misdemeanor lawyer can help you proceed properly if you have been charged with such a crime, as serious consequences can result. Few college students know for example, that they can lose their eligibility for federal aid if they are convicted of any offense that involves the possession or sale of any controlled substance, such as marijuana. As with other types of misdemeanors, it is best to steer clear of these, as prior convictions can also result in future felony charges. An experienced attorney can help you try to avoid having a class B misdemeanor conviction on your permanent record.

Its About A Texas Class A Misdeanor

In Texas, a class A misdemeanor is punishable by up one year in county jail and/or a fine of up to $4000. This punishment is the most severe of the three classes of misdemeanors, class A, B and C. Although not as serious as a felony, it is important to avoid having such a conviction on your record. Common examples include Assault (domestic/family member), DWI (second), and Possession of a Dangerous Drug (i.e. Ritalin or Aderall). It is important to note that if you have committed a crime for the first time, it will be treated as a misdemeanor, but if you have repeated it again you will be charged with having committed a felony.

Hiring a misdemeanor attorney is the best way to navigate the legal implications involved. First, if you are convicted, you can avoid jail time by getting community supervised probation, which lasts no longer than two years. Furthermore, a class A arrest can be removed from an individual’s permanent record in two other instances –either you are found not guilty at trial or the case has been dismissed. No matter which of these conditions you have satisfied, an experienced attorney can help you have your class A misdemeanor expunged from your record.