List of Class A Misdemeanors in Texas

Burglar

Class A misdemeanors in Texas are the most severe kind of misdemeanor offenses.  If you are convicted of a Class A misdemeanor, you can be put in county jail for up to one year, fined up to $4000, required to form community service, and probably placed on probation.

Examples of Class A misdemeanors in Texas include:

Assault with bodily injury
Burglary of a vehicle or vending machine
Cruelty to animals
DWI (second offense)
Gambling promotion
Perjury
Possession of two to four ounces of marijuana
Public lewdness
Resisting arrest
Unlawful carrying of a weapon
Unlawful restraint
Violation of protective orders

Texas Law Allows for Increased Sentencing Requirements for Certain Class A Misdemeanors

  • Repeat offenses: If a person has been convicted of a Class A misdemeanor before, there is a mandatory minimum sentencing of 90 days in a county jail.
  • Drugs used to commit the crime: If drugs or “controlled substances” were used to commit the crime, there is a 180-day mandatory minimum sentence.
  • Offenses motivated by bias or prejudice: There is a 180-day mandatory minimum if a crime is motivated by bias or prejudice.

In Texas, you can ask to have your criminal record expunged after one year if you’ve been arrested, acquitted, or your case has been dismissed. If the person arrested is between 10 and 16 years old, they can be required to enter the juvenile justice system, which will not allow the arrest on their record after they are an adult.

Since a Class A misdemeanor is a very serious crime, you may need an attorney and will most likely require a bail bond to get out of jail. At McRae Bail Bonds, we’re here to help you navigate the complicated scenarios surrounding an arrest on a Class A misdemeanor. Just give us a call at (210) 463-5561.