Collin County Criminal Defense Attorney
When You’re Facing Criminal Charges,
You Need Someone In Your Corner.
I’m Mark O’Bryan. I’ll be straight with you about your case, fight hard for you in court, and handle everything myself — no associates, no handoffs, no surprises.
Whether you have been charged with a local, state, or federal crime, Mark O’Bryan is a criminal defense attorney you can count on to provide personal, competent, and complete representation. The cost of hiring a Collin County criminal defense attorney to fight for you and protect your legal rights pales in comparison to the lifetime costs and consequences that may result from a criminal conviction — such as harsh fines, jail or prison time, the inability to own or possess a firearm, disqualification from certain occupations or professions, and ineligibility to receive certain types of government aid and assistance.
Mark O’Bryan will provide you personal representation and guide you through all phases of your criminal case, from the filing of the charge all the way up through a jury trial.
Upon final conviction of a misdemeanor, you may face heavy fines, community service, probation with specific terms and conditions, and up to one year in jail. Common misdemeanors include simple assault, public intoxication, driving while intoxicated (1st or 2nd offense), criminal mischief, and low-level drug charges.
Upon final conviction of a felony — the most serious type of crime — you may face up to $10,000 in fines, anywhere from 180 days up to life in state or federal prison, and even execution if charged with a capital offense. Common felonies include aggravated assault, robbery, sexual assault, arson, kidnapping, and murder.
A person found guilty of a Class A Misdemeanor shall be punished by a fine not to exceed $4,000 and/or confinement in jail for a term not to exceed one year.
A person found guilty of a Class B Misdemeanor shall be punished by a fine not to exceed $2,000 and/or confinement in jail for a term not to exceed 180 days.
A person found guilty of a Class C Misdemeanor shall be punished by a fine not to exceed $500.
A person found guilty of a Capital Felony in a case in which the State seeks the death penalty shall be punished by imprisonment in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for life without the possibility of parole or by death. If the State does not seek the death penalty, the punishment is life without the possibility of parole or, if the person found guilty is a juvenile, life with the possibility of parole.
A person found guilty of a felony of the first degree shall be punished by imprisonment in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for life or for any term of not more than 99 years or less than 5 years, and a fine not to exceed $10,000.
A person found guilty of a felony of the second degree shall be punished by imprisonment in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for any term of not more than 20 years or less than 2 years, and a fine not to exceed $10,000.
A person found guilty of a felony of the third degree shall be punished by imprisonment in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for any term of not more than 10 years or less than 2 years, and a fine not to exceed $10,000.
Generally, a person found guilty of a State Jail Felony shall be punished by confinement in a state jail for any term of not more than 2 years or less than 180 days, and a fine not to exceed $10,000.
I represent clients charged with misdemeanors and felonies across Collin County and the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Contact me if you don’t see your charge listed — chances are I can still help.
Don’t see your charge? Contact me — chances are I can still help.
Texas recognizes two types of criminal charges: misdemeanors and felonies. Misdemeanors are less serious offenses typically resolved with fines, probation, or up to one year in jail. Felonies are the most serious charges and can carry years in state prison, fines up to $10,000, or in the most extreme cases, the death penalty.
Texas has three classes of misdemeanors — A, B, and C — ranging from a $500 fine with no jail time (Class C) up to a $4,000 fine and one year in jail (Class A). See the full penalty breakdown above.
Texas recognizes five levels of felony charges, from State Jail Felonies (the least severe) up to Capital Felonies, which carry life without parole or the death penalty. Each level carries progressively higher prison sentences and fines up to $10,000. See the full breakdown above.
A conviction can follow you long after you’ve served your sentence. Depending on the charge, consequences may include the inability to own or possess a firearm, disqualification from certain jobs or professions, ineligibility for some types of government aid, and for non-citizens, some criminal convictions can result in deportation or removal from the United States — on top of any fines, jail, or prison time.
Mark O’Bryan’s goal is to analyze your case and explain how the criminal justice system works — from your initial arrest all the way to trial or final disposition. He makes it a point to present all of your options in a manner that allows you to make informed, confident decisions based on the specific facts of your case.