Felonies

Felony Lawyer in Manvel, TX

Over 32 Years of Combined Experience Defending Brazoria County Felony Charges

A felony charge changes everything fast. If you or someone you know is facing felony allegations in Manvel, the case won’t stay in the local municipal court. It moves to the Brazoria County District Courts in Angleton, where the stakes and the complexity both rise sharply. Law Office of Steve O. Gonzalez represents clients throughout Manvel and Brazoria County with over 32 years of combined experience in DWI and criminal defense. Steve Gonzalez and Kristina King lead the firm, handling felony matters across Brazoria, Galveston, Harris, and Fort Bend Counties.

Don’t navigate a felony charge alone. Call our team today at (832) 900-9867 to schedule a consultation and learn where your case stands.

Felony Cases We Defend

Felony charges in Texas vary widely in type and severity, but every one demands a defense built around the specific facts. Our firm defends clients facing:

Felony DWI: A third DWI offense or a DWI that causes serious bodily injury or death can be charged as a felony. Steve Gonzalez holds certifications in breath testing, blood testing, and standardized field sobriety tests, giving our team a technical foundation for challenging the evidence against you.
Felony Assault: Aggravated assault involving a weapon or serious injury is a first- or second-degree felony under Texas law.
Drug Offenses: Possession, delivery, or manufacture of controlled substances can reach felony-level charges depending on the substance and quantity involved.
Felony Theft and Property Crimes: Theft above certain dollar thresholds, burglary, and robbery are prosecuted as felonies in Brazoria County.

Where Manvel Felony Cases Are Prosecuted

Manvel’s Municipal Court handles only city ordinance violations and Class C misdemeanors like traffic tickets. The moment a charge rises to felony level, it leaves that court entirely. Felony cases in Manvel are prosecuted by the Brazoria County District Attorney’s Office in Angleton and heard in one of the county’s District Courts: the 149th, 239th, 300th, 412th, or 461st Judicial District Court.

We represent clients in those courts regularly. Steve Gonzalez previously served as a Brazoria County Assistant District Attorney, so he understands how prosecutors approach these cases from the inside. That background directly shapes how we build our defense strategy and negotiate on your behalf.

Why Clients in Manvel Choose Our Firm

Since opening, we have helped more than 5,000 clients through serious criminal matters. We don’t handle every case the same way. Each defense strategy is built around the client’s specific situation, the facts in the record, and the realistic options in Brazoria County’s courts. Our attorneys are prepared to face tough prosecutors and judges, and we don’t back down when defending your rights requires a fight.

Schedule a Consultation for Your Manvel Felony Case

The earlier you have a defense attorney involved, the more options you preserve. We also serve Spanish-speaking clients. Hablamos Español.

Contact Law Office of Steve O. Gonzalez at (832) 900-9867 to schedule your consultation. We serve clients throughout Manvel and Brazoria County and can put our experience to work for you.

Texas Felony Classifications and Sentencing Ranges

Texas organizes felony offenses into five tiers. The classification determines the sentencing range a judge or jury can impose, and understanding where your charge falls matters from the first day of your case.

Capital Felony: Offenses like capital murder carry a sentence of life without parole or the death penalty.
First-Degree Felony: Crimes such as murder or aggravated robbery are punishable by 5 to 99 years or life in prison.
Second-Degree Felony: Offenses including aggravated assault or robbery carry 2 to 20 years in prison.
Third-Degree Felony: Examples include a third DWI offense or possession of a firearm by a felon, with a range of 2 to 10 years.
State Jail Felony: A Texas-specific category covering certain non-violent offenses like low-level drug possession or small-scale theft, punishable by 180 days to 2 years in a state jail facility rather than a state prison.

Texas law also allows prior convictions or the use of a deadly weapon to enhance a charge to the next classification tier. A third-degree felony with a prior felony conviction, for example, can be punished as a second-degree felony. These enhancements are one reason early legal involvement can matter so much.

What Happens After a Felony Arrest in Brazoria County

After a felony arrest, the process moves quickly. You’ll be booked into custody and brought before a judge for a bond hearing, where conditions such as travel restrictions, no-contact orders, and reporting requirements may be set. Violating those conditions can result in bond revocation, returning you to custody while your case is pending.

You have the right to remain silent and to have an attorney present before answering any law enforcement questions. Exercising that right early can protect your options later. Pretrial proceedings then move through discovery, motions practice, and negotiations with the Brazoria County District Attorney’s Office. Some cases resolve through a plea agreement. Others go to trial. The path depends on the evidence, the charge, and the strength of the defense.

A conviction carries consequences well beyond incarceration. Your right to vote is suspended during the period of your sentence, and you lose the right to possess a firearm. Employment, professional licensing, and housing can all be affected as well. Understanding that full picture is part of how we counsel clients through their decisions.

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More than 5,000 Clients Helped Since Start of the Firm
Serving Spanish-Speaking Clients
Certified in Breath Tests, Blood Tests and SFSTs

Former Brazoria County Assistant District Attorney
Aggressive & Passionate Legal Representation
Over 32 Years Representing The Accused

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I was put into an unfortunate situation and needed to find representation. I was given Steven Gonzales contact info and contacted his law firm. After speaking with them and reviewing all the evidence they assured me that they would be able to take care of it. 10 mos later and a few court appearances my case was dismissed. I will tell anyone who needs a law firm to fight for them then look no further and contact Steve and his team.

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Steve O. Gonzalez in a nutshell as my lawyer .. hands down the best there ever was the best there ever will be !! He had me wanting to hug him in the middle of the court room how confident you’ll feel with your decision with hiring him .. and did like three times best outcome hands down ..You want the best outcome on your case I advise Mr Steve O. Gonzalez for your moneys worth .. thanks again my friend ,God bless keep doing gods work my family and i are forever grateful

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As a mother and wife I knew I needed the best defense as my future was at stake with 15yrs on the line.

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I highly recommend Steve Gonzalez's Law office! Kristi King was wonderful! She worked very hard and was very consistent with my case. Even helped me be able to go on vacation through it all! She is very kind and got my case reduced from a felony all the way down to just a ticket with no fees or court costs! I am very happy with my outcome. Thank you so very much, Kristi!!!

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