A felony is the most serious type of crime that a person can commit. In Tennessee, a felony offense is punishable by a minimum of one year in state prison, all the way up to life in prison or even the death penalty. Depending upon the type of felony you’ve been charged with, you may be facing many years in prison, heavy fines, probation, registration as a sex offender and much more. If you are convicted, you may also risk losing your professional license as an attorney, doctor, teacher or other profession. This is why it is so important that you consult a lawyer from the Garza Law Firm about your charges.
The prosecuting attorney decides the charges you will face, which will also vary based upon your alleged offense. In Tennessee, the following offenses may be charged as felonies:
With decades of legal experience and a solid commitment to our clients, the Garza Law Firm is proud to offer our legal services to someone who may have been accused of a felony offense. One of our criminal defense attorneys can review your felony charges and determine how to best approach your defense so that you can avoid maximum penalties or conviction altogether. Mr. Garza and his team will provide you with a free initial consultation in order to discuss your case. The Garza Law Firm takes on felony charges for clients throughout all of Knox County and the surrounding areas in East Tennessee.