Criminal defense across Denton County and Collin County
Unauthorized Practice of Law
Chapter 38 of the Texas Penal Code defines offenses relating to the obstruction of governmental operation.
“Unauthorized Practice of Law”, as per § 38.123 of the Texas Penal Code, occurs when a person, with intent to obtain an economic benefit for himself or herself:
contracts with any person to represent that person with regard to personal causes of action for property damages or personal injury;
advises any person as to the person's rights and the advisability of making claims for personal injuries or property damages;
advises any person as to whether or not to accept an offered sum of money in settlement of claims for personal injuries or property damages;
enters into any contract with another person to represent that person in personal injury or property damage matters on a contingent fee basis with an attempted assignment of a portion of the person's cause of action; or
into any contract with a third person which purports to grant the exclusive right to select and retain legal counsel to represent the individual in any legal proceeding.
An offense under this section is a Class A Misdemeanor, unless it is shown on the trial of the offense that the defendant has previously been convicted under this section, in which case it is a third degree felony.
Why clients call Tim Powers Law
- Free initial consultation
- Former prosecutor and former judge insight
- Aggressive defense in Denton and Collin County
- Call 940-483-8000
Misdemeanor A
Confinement in jail for a term not to exceed one year
Fine not to exceed $4,000
Third Degree Felony
Imprisonment in the institutional division for not more than 10 years or less than two years
In addition to imprisonment, may receive a fine not to exceed $10,000
Punishment Range Misdemeanor A Confinement in jail for a term not to exceed one year Fine not to exceed $4,000 Both such fine and confinement Third Degree Felony Imprisonment in the institutional division for not more than 10 years or less than two years In addition to imprisonment, may receive a fine not to exceed $10,000 Back to Index About Our Firm Contact Us Request a Free Case Evaluation Let Us Put Our Experience to Work for You
We only accept Denton County and Collin County cases.
Yes, I am a potential new client No, I'm a current existing client I'm neither.
Collin County By Appointment Only 972-724-4820 230 East Hunt Street, Suite 101 McKinney , TX 75069
Office locations
- Denton office: 215 West Oak Street, Denton, TX 76201
- McKinney office: 230 East Hunt Street, Suite 101, McKinney, TX 75069
- Plano office: 7200 Dallas Parkway, Plano, TX 75024