Felony Attorney in Fort Bend County

Protecting Your Future When Facing Felony Charges

If you face a serious criminal charge in Fort Bend County, you need a felony attorney who understands what is at stake. Every accusation puts your job, your family, and your reputation at risk. At Rosen & Kovach, PLLC, we defend your rights from the earliest stage. 

Our team, which includes a former state prosecutor and more than forty years of combined legal experience, knows the challenges you are up against. We work with purpose at every step to guide you through the process as you fight for your future.

Felony charges in Fort Bend County often move quickly through the courts, so early action matters. Judges and prosecutors in the area expect timely responses and thorough preparation from your defense team. Our local insight allows us to respond right after an arrest, searching for options tailored to your situation.

Don't face years in prison without a plan. Call (281) 232-0505 or reach out online for a free consultation with an ex-prosecutor. We are former prosecutors at Rosen & Kovach, PLLC, ready to fight your felony charge immediately.

Understanding Felony Classifications in Texas Penal Code

Texas classifies felonies into five escalating categories based on the severity of the offense. The punishment range is vast, ranging from months in a state jail facility to the death penalty. A core component of our firm’s defense strategy is understanding which category your charge falls into and identifying any enhancements the State may use to elevate the penalty.

Texas Felony Punishment Ranges

• Capital Felony – Punishable by death or life imprisonment without parole; confinement in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ).
• First-Degree Felony – Punishable by 5 to 99 years or life imprisonment; confinement in TDCJ.
• Second-Degree Felony – Punishable by 2 to 20 years; confinement in TDCJ.
• Third-Degree Felony – Punishable by 2 to 10 years; confinement in TDCJ.
• State Jail Felony – Punishable by 180 days to 2 years; confinement in a State Jail Facility.

The threat of mandatory minimum sentences, especially for repeat offenders or offenses involving deadly weapons, is a constant pressure in Fort Bend County felony cases. Our firm is committed to reducing the charge to a lower degree or a misdemeanor, or achieving a total dismissal.

Common Felony Charges We Defend in Fort Bend County

Rosen & Kovach, PLLC provides a powerful defense against all felony charges, employing strategies honed over years of trial experience both for and against the State of Texas. We handle high-stakes cases across all categories:

• Violent Felonies: Aggravated Assault, Robbery, Sexual Assault, Manslaughter, Murder.
• Drug Felonies: Manufacturing, Delivery, and Possession with Intent to Deliver (State Jail Felony up to First-Degree Felony, depending on the substance and weight).
• Theft and Property Felonies: Burglary of a Habitation, Grand Theft, and charges related to the value of stolen property.
• DWI Felonies: Intoxication Assault, Intoxication Manslaughter, or a third or subsequent DWI offense.
• White Collar Felonies: Theft of property over $$$2,500, Forgery, Credit Card Abuse, and certain types of Fraud.

When dealing with accusations of this magnitude, the quality of your Fort Bend County felony lawyer will directly determine the course of the rest of your life.

Collateral Consequences: The Permanent Cost of a Felony Conviction

The penalties listed in the Texas Penal Code are only the beginning. A felony conviction creates a cascade of "collateral consequences" that restrict your civil rights and your ability to function fully in society long after any prison time is served. We aggressively defend your case to prevent these permanent life changes.

• Loss of Firearm Rights: Convicted felons permanently lose their right to own, possess, or purchase a firearm under state and federal law.
• Voting and Jury Rights: You lose the right to vote until your sentence, parole, or probation is fully completed, and you lose the right to serve on a jury forever.
• Employment and Licensing: Felony records are a massive barrier to employment and disqualify you from numerous professions that require state licensing (e.g., medicine, teaching, nursing, law, and real estate).
• Housing and Education: Many rental applications automatically deny those with felony records, and you can lose eligibility for federal student aid and certain scholarships.
• Habitual Offender Enhancements: Any future felony charge will carry greatly increased penalties under the Texas Penal Code, making a second conviction severely more damaging.

Choosing a dedicated felony attorney in Fort Bend County is an investment in protecting every aspect of your future, not just avoiding jail time.

The Fort Bend County Felony Process and Our Defense Approach

The path of a felony case through the Fort Bend County court system—from the initial arrest at the hands of the Sheriff’s Office or local police to the jury trial at the Fort Bend County Justice Center—is complex and requires constant, aggressive legal action.

The Fort Bend Felony Timeline

• Arrest and Magistrate Warning: Following arrest, you appear before a magistrate who advises you of your rights and sets your bail. We work immediately to argue for a reasonable bond amount or personal recognizance bond.
• Grand Jury Indictment: For most felonies, the State must present its case to a Grand Jury to obtain a formal indictment. This is a critical window. Our firm strategically prepares the case during this phase, and in some situations, we can convince the Grand Jury to "No-Bill" the charge, resulting in a case dismissal.
• Arraignment and Discovery: Once indicted, the case is assigned to a felony court (e.g., the 240th District Court). We conduct exhaustive discovery, demanding all evidence, police reports, dashcam/body-worn camera footage, and forensic analysis used by the State.
• Pre-Trial Motions: This is where our firm uses our former prosecutor knowledge to maximum effect. We file motions to suppress evidence obtained through illegal searches, challenge the admissibility of confessions or witness identification, and contest the legal sufficiency of the indictment. A successful motion can dismantle the State’s case entirely.
• Plea Negotiation and Trial: We enter negotiations with the Fort Bend County District Attorney’s office from a position of strength, leveraging the weaknesses we identify. However, if a favorable deal—such as deferred adjudication, probation, or a misdemeanor reduction—is not offered, we prepare every detail to take your case to a jury trial.