So, someone I know (I'll keep it vague for the sake of his/her privacy) managed to get himself (as an anonymous pronoun) arrested this weekend for terroristic threat -- as in, shouting at someone that he was going to kill him, not blow up a plane or something -- and resisting arrest. They are both Class B misdemeanors, each punishable by up to 180 days in jail and/or a $2,000 fine. First time offender. The victim of the terroristic threat likely won't pursue a prosecution. He's getting a lawyer. But, I was wondering if someone had an idea or opinion on (1) how much in legal fees will the whole thing cost? and (2) what's the most likely degree of punishment?
Based on a friend's experience, I'd tend to think he'll get a fine (probably no more than $500) and community service.
There's no real reason to hire an attorney for a misdemeanor until you've gone to court and talked to the prosecutor to see what the offer is to plead guilty. Terroristic Threat and Resisting Arrest are both Class A misdemeanors. I doubt the offer will be fine only, but crazy stuff happens in Harris County.
No. But after I said I was going to be vague for reasons of privacy, would you expect me to say yes? They are Class B. It says so on the document. But, thanks bejezuz and meggo for the help. On a similar but unrelated note, if you have a warrant out for your arrest issued by some podunk county or municipality in the middle of nowhere, but you don't know which one, is there an easy way to find out?
I guess you wouldn't want to admit knowing the guy, but it's not really private anymore when his name is e-mail blasted to over 50,000 people.
I want to say that there is, but it might mean going through the DPS... There are some towns/counties that have websites where you can look online, but otherwise, try calling a bonds(wo)man in the suspected area. He/She might be able to find out for you. And if that doesn't work, there's a centralized database with the DPS. But I'm not sure on how to get the information. I just know that's how one jail finds out if they should be shipping you off to another county rather than just releasing you to the streets.
